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Concerning Injury Update Emerges on Josh Allen After Bills QB Addresses Foot Issue

Josh Allen's post-game reassurance about his injury might not mean much after the latest update on the Bills quarterback's health.
NFL: DEC 14 Bills at Patriots

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Head coach Nick Sirianni fires back at Bills Mafia with a four-word message after Josh Allen’s late mistake seals Eagles’ 13-12 win.
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Cam Heyward Awaits Huge NFL Punishment Over Controversial Shedeur Sanders Incident

Cam Heyward faces possible NFL discipline after a controversial hit on Shedeur Sanders in the Week 17 loss.
NFL 2025: Colts 20: 27 Steelers

Packers Safety’s Final Warning to Locker Room as Jordan Love & Co. Face Playoff Embarrassment

Javon Bullard issues a blunt warning after Packers' loss, exposing run defense flaws before Jordan Love's playoff test.
NFL 2025: Lions Vs Packers SEP 07

“Sucks”: Charissa Thompson & Erin Andrews React to Unfortunate End to Football Season Ahead of Super Bowl

Fox stars Charissa Thompson & Erin Andrews drop brutal truth: NFL season's end "sucks" without Super Bowl! Fans spill heartbreak in comments.
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Browns’ Incredible Gesture for Bernie Kosar’s Deceased Savior in Cleveland as Legendary QB Sends Special Message

The Cleveland Browns honored Bernie Kosar's savior in the best way possible, with the former QB also joining the event virtually.
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Myles Garrett Calls Out Steelers for Prioritizing Stopping Him Over Winning as Mike Tomlin Pushes Back

Browns DE Myles Garrett reveals the Steelers' game plan that made them lose, while Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers dismantle the narrative.
NFL: DEC 21 Bills at Browns

After Rejecting Ravens, Shedeur Sanders Gets Real on Helping John Harbaugh Snatch Playoffs Against Steelers

Shedeur Sanders, who rejected the Ravens, indirectly aided Baltimore's playoff push after a win against the Steelers.
NFL 2025: Browns At Panthers Aug 08

Baker Mayfield Issues Strong Message on Moving On as Bucs QB Takes Blame for Turnovers in Dolphins Loss

With playoff hopes still alive, Baker Mayfield isn't lingering on the Week 17 loss against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bengals Announce If Joe Burrow Will Play In Week 18 as Zac Taylor Sends Final Message to Locker Room

With the Bengals out of playoff contention, Zac Taylor addresses the big Week 18 question surrounding quarterback Joe Burrow’s status.
NFL: DEC 21 Bengals at Dolphins

Aaron Rodgers Has Strong Words for NFL Ref After Losing to Browns Lessens Steelers’ Playoff Chances

Aaron Rodgers blames officials for a missed penalty after the Steelers’ 13–6 loss to the Browns put their division title at risk.
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Mike Vrabel Clears Air On Christian Barmore Shouting Match as Patriots DT Accuses Jets Of Dirty Tricks

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel issues a clarification about the Christian Barmore incident in the Week 17 clash against the Jets.
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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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