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Seahawks’ Ernest Jones IV Accuses Rams of Inappropriate Comments After Puka Nacua’s Feud With Nick Emmanwori

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NFL: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks

Sean McVay Issues Strict Statement on Puka Nacua’s Criticism Against Ref After Rams’ Loss

Sean McVay issues a firm response to Puka Nacua’s criticism of NFL referees after the Rams’ overtime loss to the Seahawks.
NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams

Matthew Stafford Demands Explanation on Controversial Seahawks Incident After Sean McVay Questions Refs

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Rams Vs. Colts

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Los Angeles Rams' Puka Nacua's controversial tweet after the Seattle loss escalates the beef with NFL referees.
Puka Nacua

Chris Jones Reveals Whether Chiefs Will Tank After Coaches Send Clear Message

Chris Jones shuts down tanking talk as Chiefs coaches echo the same message, pushing urgency despite playoff disappointment.
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Seahawks Star Awaits Punishment After Controversial Incident Involving Matthew Stafford’s Offense

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NFL: Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams

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Personal Coach Slams Brandon Aiyuk in Fiery Message After Kyle Shanahan Says WR Avoided 49ers

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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) before the NFL, American Football Her

Dak Prescott Breaks Silence on Cowboys’ Playoff Elimination After Sending Clear Message to Brian Schottenheimer

Quarterback Dak Prescott makes his feelings clear on the Cowboys missing playoffs after sending a message to Brian Schottenheimer.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

Cowboys Forced to Make Trevon Diggs Decision After Daron Bland Surgery News

Things point towards corner Trevon Diggs finally suiting up for the Cowboys after DaRon Bland's surgery news.
ATLANTA, GA Ð NOVEMBER 03: Dallas cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) warms up prior to the start of the NFL, American Football

Puka Nacua Awaits Punishment After Rams & NFL Take Action Against WR’s Antisemitic Celebration

Rams WR Puka Nacua faces possible NFL punishment after a controversial celebration sparks action from both the league and the team.
NFL: Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams

Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs Extremely Close to Leaving Arrowhead Amid Kansas State’s Announcement, Per Report

Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs are edging towards leaving Kansas City and Arrowhead amid Kansas State's confidence.
December 18, 2011: Flyover before the NFL American Football Herren USA game of the Kansas City Chief

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History

In August 1920, representatives from four states: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Dayton, held a meeting and formed the American Professional Football Conference (APFC) to improve footballing standards in the country. A month later, they formed the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and played a league with 14 teams. In 1922, they changed the name to the National Football League (NFL).

In 1960, a new professional league, the American Football League (AFL) started as a competition against the NFL. After six years, in 1966, the two leagues announced a merger that would take effect in 1970. During the four years between the announcement and the actual merger, the leagues started playing a Championship game which was called The Super Bowl. Since then, the two leagues have been recognized as two separate conferences within the same league, the NFL.

Participating teams

There are 32 teams in the NFL divided equally into two conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into 4 divisions: East, North, South, and West, with each division containing four teams.

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