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Vikings Star Risks Getting Fined After Going Against Controversial NFL Decision That Cost Kevin O’Connell’s Side

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Chiefs Injury Report: Andy Reid Confirms Update on Xavier Worthy & Kristian Fulton

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DeMarvion Overshown Shares Strong Message as Jerry Jones’ Cowboys Get Major Injury News

Cowboys' jerry Jones gets massive update DeMarvion Overshown after an emotional message while team struggles with injuries.
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Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Randi Makes Personal Announcement Ahead of Chiefs’ Sunday Game

Randi Mahomes comes full circle as Patrick Mahomes looks to build on his hot form ahead of Detroit Lions matchup.
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Joe Flacco Gets Real on Playing at 40 Ahead of Potentially Historic NFL Game

Bengals QB Joe Flacco reveals his mindset on longevity in the league while preparing for the record-breaking game.
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Dan Campbell Issues Stern Warning on Patrick Mahomes Threat While Lions Grapple With Crucial Injury Decisions

Dan Campbell warns his defense of what Patrick Mahomes can do as the Lions head on to week 6 shorthanded at the back.
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Indy Judge Makes Legal Decision on Mark Sanchez’s Request as FOX NFL Future Remains Uncertain

Indy judge makes a legal decision on Mark Sanchez's travel request as the former Jets QB's Fox future is up in the air.
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Will Ja’Marr Chase Play Against the Packers? All About the Bengals WR’s Injury Status for Week 6

Ja'Marr Chase battles illness ahead of Week 6 as the Bengals prepare for the Packers. Will Cincinnati’s star receiver play Sunday?
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Kyle Shanahan Forced to Make Tough Decision After Most Recent Brock Purdy and Mac Jones Injury Update

Kyle Shanahan is forced to make quarterback decisions after Brock Purdy and Mac Jones' recent injury blows.
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J.J. Watt Makes Telling Admission as NFL Announcer After Confirming Stance on Steelers Bias

J.J. Watt's elevation to CBS's announcer wasn't easy, especially with the narrative of bias towards his brother, T.J. Watt, and the Steelers.
JJ Watt

Andy Reid Faces Troubling Trend as Patrick Mahomes Sounds Off on Chiefs Losses

Andy Reid is faced with reality as the 2-3 Chiefs get clear warnings after the Jaguars loss as Mahomes clears his stance on the team.
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Rico Dowdle Makes Honest Admission About Bryce Young After Issuing Warning to Cowboys

Rico Dowdle warns the Cowboys ahead of his revenge game while praising Bryce Young for the Panthers’ comeback win.
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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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