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Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers Reveals His Favorite Play; Says it is Underrated

Aaron Rodgers is one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL. He sat down with Pat McAfee to reveal the favorite play of his career.
NFL: Green Bay Packers at Indianapolis Colts

NASCAR Veteran Clint Bowyer Reacts to NFL Superstar Patrick Mahomes’ Scary Concussion Injury

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“Buffalo Offense Can be a Real Problem”- Analyst Tips Bills vs Chiefs Game to be Absolute Thriller

Former Atlanta Falcons Assistant GM Scott Pioli tips Buffalo Bills to pull off a potential upset against Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
NFL: AFC Wild Card Round-Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills

Can Tom Brady Replicate His Fine Form Against the Green Bay Packers at the Frozen Tundra?

Tom Brady knows a thing or two about playing in the cold. But might his next outing at Green Bay Packers' Lambeau Field be too high a mountain to climb?

Yet Another Stat to Solidify the Case for Tom Brady as the GOAT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarteback Tom Brady is a man who personifes the term GOAT. Brady's stats are so ridiculous that they are better than most franchises.
NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team

‘We’ve Got to Prepare for Both QBs’- Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott on the Prospect of Facing Chiefs’ Mahomes or Henne

The Buffalo Bills are within touching distance of the Super Bowl. But before they get a shot at the Lombardi Trophy, they must beat the Kansas City Chiefs.
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills

NFL Insider Believes a Clear Frontrunner Has Emerged for the Head Coach Job at Philadelphia Eagles

Following the sacking of Doug Pederson, the Philadelphia Eagles are currently in search of a new Head Coach for their franchise.
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers

NFL Analyst Claims Chiefs Cannot Beat Buffalo Bills without Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes faces a race against time in order to be fit from his concussion in order to be fit to play against the Buffalo Bills.
NFL: AFC Divisional Round-Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs

NFL Insider Provides Injury Update on Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Antonio Brown

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' wide receiver Antonio Brown picked up a knee injury during the NFC playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome.
NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL Analyst Lauds Aaron Rodgers for Using Unique Passing Technique to Work Around LA Rams’ Blitz

Aaron Rodgers put on an excellent passing performance as he led the Green Bay Packers to glory against the LA Rams to advance in the NFL Playoffs.
NFL: NFC Divisional Round-Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers

NFL Analyst Hails Aaron Rodgers Channeling Championship Mentality in Pursuit of Super Bowl Victory

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers went past the LA Rams in their playoff fixture. Rodgers showed his championship mentality in the game.
NFL: NFC Divisional Round-Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers

Former Super Bowl Winner Shannon Sharpe Compares Ravens’ Lamar Jackson to NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo

Lamar Jackson lost yet another playoff game this time to the Buffalo Bills. Shannon Sharpe compared him to Giannis Antetokounmpo of the NBA.
NFL: AFC Wild Card Round-Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans

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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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