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Injuries are making things difficult for both Justin Fields' Jets and Bo Nix's Broncos ahead of their Week 6 clash.
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Nick Sirianni Failing at Eagles’ Job as A. J. Brown Gets Major Trade Update

Nick Sirianni faces criticism amid Eagles’ struggles as A.J. Brown trade rumors grow, highlighting instability in Philadelphia.
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Andy Reid Makes Final Decision for Lions Game After Hollywood Brown Punishment Confirmed

Chiefs HC Andy Reid make crucial decision before week 6 game against the Colts while their WR gets a fine from the NFL.
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Brian Schottenheimer Makes Feelings Clear on Rico Dowdle’s Exit After RB Challenged Cowboys

Brian Schottenheimer opens up on the Javonte Williams trade and the decision to let Rico Dowdle go as Panthers RB sends a warning shot.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys Training Camp

Kevin Stefanski Reportedly Gives Up on Browns After Shedeur Sanders Named QB2

Kevin Stefanski seems to have thrown in the towel this season season as Shedeur Sanders gets handed the QB2 role.
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Jim Harbaugh Threatens to Derail Andy Reid’s Immediate Plans as Patrick Mahomes Gets Strong Update

Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers and Andy Reid’s Chiefs battle for top running backs as Patrick Mahomes gets a crucial team update.
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Brian Schottenheimer Gets Double Injury Boost After Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs Suffers 5-Figure Loss

Brian Schottenheimer receives two-fold good news as cornerback Trevon Diggs gets handed a punishment from the NFL.
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John Harbaugh Gets Major Injury Boost Amid Lamar Jackson & 4 Ravens’ Absence

John Harbaugh gets a crucial boost as player returns from injury, offering hope amid Lamar Jackson and 4 key absences.
NFL: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens

Bills Veteran Sends 3-Word Message to Sean McDermott After Damar Hamlin Put on IR

Sean McDermott finds new hope after safety Daamr Hamlin is placed on injured reserve following a pectoral injury.
NFL: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots

Will Quentin Johnston Play vs Dolphins? Chargers Announce Troubling Update on Injured WR

Chargers face key roster questions and injury uncertainty, including Quentin Johnston’s status, ahead of Week 6 matchup against the Dolphins.
Quentin Johnston

NFL Makes Final Decision on Kevin O’Connell’s Kicker’s Complaint During Vikings’ Bye Week

Minnesota Vikings' head caoch Kevin O'Connell and his kicker get a rather disappointing update from the NFL.
NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

John Harbaugh’s Roster Decision Could Backfire After Ravens Announce QB Move

John Harbaugh's roster decision about Ravens safety could end up costing big as Ravens make a QB decision amid Lamar Jackson's injury.
NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys

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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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