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NFL Analyst Reports Washington’s Alex Smith May Miss Playoff Game Against Buccaneers

Alex Smith has had a wonderful comeback season with the Washington Football Team. However, he might miss their playoff game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL: Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys

Aaron Rodgers on Allen Lazard and Role Players for the Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers heaps praise at the fairly untested wideout Allen Lazard ahead of this year's NFL Playoffs.
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Seahawks’ Russell Wilson Reveals Reason Behind ‘Magical’ Chemistry With Tyler Lockett

Russell Wilson and Tyler Lockett have established one of the best connections in the NFL. Wilson explains how their connection works.
NFL: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks

With Wilson Faltering, Should the Seattle Seahawks Focus on Their Upstart Defense to Seal Playoff Win?

Seattle Seahawks' star QB Russell Wilson has been good, but inconsistent. Taking on the LA Rams, would it make more sense to focus on their defense?
NFL: Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams

Lamar Jackson Wants to ‘Change the Narrative’ Regarding Baltimore Ravens Heading into Playoffs

Lamar Jackson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. But questions have been asked about him and the Baltimore Ravens when it comes to Playoffs.
NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns

Former NFL Linebacker Claims Tom Brady Has More to Lose Than Bruce Arians Heading into the Playoffs

With 9 Super Bowl appearances and 6 Super Bowl wins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is in a league of his own by a country mile.
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

“This Team Hasn’t Faced Much Adversity Recently”- Former NFL Player Names the Team Most Likely to Face an Upset in Playoffs

With the NFL Playoffs set to commence, which team do you believe has the potential to deliver the biggest upset of the postseason?
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills

NFL Wild Card Round: Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction and Analysis

Here's a detailed analysis of the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams game ahead of their Wild Card Playoff clash scheduled for Saturday.
NFL: Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles

NFL Wild Card Round: Washington Football Team vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction and Analysis

Here's a detailed analysis of the Washington Football Team vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers game ahead of their Wild Card Playoff on Saturday.
NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL Wild Card Round: Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills Prediction and Analysis

Here's a detailed analysis of the Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills game ahead of their Wilf Card Playoff clash scheduled for Saturday.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills

“Lot of Bad Blood Here”- Analyst Tips Lamar Jackson-led Baltimore Ravens to Beat the Titans

NFL correspondent Kay Adams backs the Lamar Jackson-led Baltimore Ravens to beat the Tennessee Titans in the Playoffs this weekend.
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens

“Maybe I’m Making it Up”- Khalil Mack Plans to Use ‘A Lot of Disrespect’ Against the Saints?

Chicago Bears LB Khalil Mack is all fired up ahead of his team's upcoming Wild Card Playoff against NFC South champions New Orleans Saints.
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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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