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Dave Portnoy’s ‘Packers by a Zillion’ Doesn’t Ring True as Giants Secure Narrow Victory

Dave Portnoy expresses his frustration after claiming the Packers would stomp over the Giants in their latest match

BO Nix Expresses Emotion in Three Words in Response to Oregon Ducks RB’s Heartfelt Note

As another top player leaves Oregon to join the NFL, star QB Bo Nix commends his fellow teammate with high appreciation. 

Shohei Ohtani’s Massive Deferral Pips Him in Elite Company Alongside Patrick Mahomes as He Aids His Franchises’ Immediate Hopes

Patrick Mahomes and Shohei Ohtani's deferred contracts are aiding their teams in strengthening their squads, albeit in different ways.
Shohei Ohtani and Patrick Mahomes

“Tua Played Terrible”: Shannon Sharpe Blasts Tagovailoa’s Playcalling as Dolphins Succumb to the Titans

Shannon Sharpe goes off at QB Tua Tagovailoa after he failed to catch hold the game in the fleeting moments against the Tennessee Titans.
Shannon Sharpe, Tua Tagovailoa

‘Broken’ Tyreek Hill Vows to Bounce Back After Humbling Dolphins Loss

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Titans in Week 14. Injured Tyreek Hill remains questionable amidst eyes on his recovery for the coming week.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – JANUARY 08: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) tries to excite the crowd during pregame i

Kobe Bryant to Tom Brady ”“ Celebrity Surgeon Spills the Beans on Star-Studded Patient List

As Kobe Bryant, Aaron Rodgers, and Tom Brady suffered similar injuries, their surgeon revealed the insider details of working with athletes.
Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol

Tyreek Hill’s Awkward Fall Causes 5th Headache for the Miami Dolphins

During the matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Tennessee Titans, Tyreek Hill's awkward fall grabbed everyone's attention on-field
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 18: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) throws up a peace sign of two fingers after

Justin Herbert Injury Update ”“ Following an Embarrassing Defeat, QBs Return Set to Cast Dark Shadows Over Brandon Staley’s Future

Brandon Staley's Chargers tenure could end soon after the Chargers QB Justin Herbert picks up an injury turning the Chargers' season worse.
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers

With Giants Choosing QB Tommy DeVito, Dave Portnoy Predicts “Packers by a Zillion” as Game Kicks Off

Dave Portnoy backed the Green Bay Packers to continue their recent resurgence when facing the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Monday.

“She’s Beautiful”: Estatic Fans Congratulate Russell Wilson and Wife Ciara as Tiny Blessing ‘Amora’ Comes Home

After the Denver Broncos claimed their victory against the Los Angeles Chargers, the QB Russell Wilson welcomed home his daughter, Amora.
Ciara Wilson and Russell Wilson

Jaylen Waddle Adds to Dolphins Injury Concern Following Xavien Howard Blow

In the Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans game, Jaylen Waddle joined the injury list as he picked up an injury in the 1st QH.
Jaylen Waddle

Dolphins’ Xavien Howard Goes Down in a Heap Sparking Injury Concerns

The Miami Dolphins took one more hit to their roster at the start of the game while entering the game with 7 inactives against the Titans.
Buffalo Bills v Miami Dolphins

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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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