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NFL: Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons

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Ian Rapoport Gives Key Update on Who San Francisco 49ers Might Draft at QB

With the 2021 NFL Draft just days away, NFL insider Ian Rapoport gives an insight on which QB the San Francisco 49ers might draft.
NFL: San Francisco 49ers at New York Giants

2021 NFL Draft: Will the Carolina Panthers Select Trey Lance?

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NFL: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers

Throwback to When Larry Fitzgerald Had the Best Post-Season Run of His Career in 2008

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NFL: Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

Justin Fields Girlfriend: Is the Ohio State Quarterback Dating Anybody?

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields is a very private person. But is the young starlet trying to hide his 'mystery lady'?
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Terrell Davis Says Julian Edelman ‘Will Be in the Hall of Fame’

Former NFL star Terrell Davis endorsed former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman to go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
NFL: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

NFL Draft 2021: Former NFL Safety Talks Who Will Get Picked First Between Ja’Marr Chase and Kyle Pitts

Former NFL safety Ryan Clarke was asked to choose who between Kyle Pitts and Ja'Marr Chase would be selected earlier in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Ja’Marr Chase

Sean Payton Admits Cornerback is a Major Concern for New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints HC Sean Payton admits that his team is on the hunt for a new cornerback ahead of the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.

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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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