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“This Team is Scary!” – Super Bowl Winner Heaps Praise on Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills

Former Indianapolis Colts star Jeff Saturday tips Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills for major honours in the 2020-21 NFL season.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills

“It’s Certainly Part of the Conversation”- NFL Insider on Whether Wentz’s Performances Could Impact Philly Coach Pederson’s Job

There's been a growing uncertainty over the job of Head Coach Doug Pederson at the Philadelphia Eagles & a lot of if is down to the output of Carson Wentz.
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NFL Analyst Skip Bayless Credits Tom Brady For Protecting Bill Belichick in New England Patriots

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots suffered a humiliating loss, this time to the Buffalo Bills. One analyst says Belichick is being exposed.
NFL: New England Patriots at Houston Texans

Patriots’ Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels Looking Forward to Future Head Coaching Opportunities

Josh McDaniels has helped the Patriots win 6 Super Bowl titles as part of the coaching staff, including 4 as the offensive coordinator.

Jerry Jones Heaps Praise on Dallas Cowboys Secondary After Recent Displays

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lauds his team's secondary team after their improved defensive displays over the last few weeks.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Baltimore Ravens

Former NFL Man Tips Aaron Rodgers to Beat Patrick Mahomes to the NFL MVP Award This Season

Former Denver Broncos great Shannon Sharpe claims that Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will pip Patrick Mahomes to the NFL MVP award.
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers

NFL Analyst Launches SCATHING Response Over Dwayne Haskins Controversy

Dwayne Haskins' recent release from the Washington Football Team has sparked great discussions about the ethics and maturity of players.
NFL: Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys

REPORTS: The Unique ‘Megalodon’ Camera Used in NFL to Make NASCAR Debut at Daytona 500

For the 2021 Daytona 500, FOX Sports is looking to revolutionize camera work in NASCAR, with a new hand-held camera, dubbed 'The Megalodon'.
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NFL Analyst Believes Buffalo Bills Have a Bright Future With Josh Allen

Josh Allen is having a fantastic season this year with the Buffalo Bills. One NFL analyst believes he is now one of the Top-4 quarterbacks in the league.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills’ Win Marked the End of a 20-Year-Old Record Held by the New England Patriots

The Buffalo Bills 38-9 win over the New England Patriots signaled the end of the franchise's 2-decade long dominance over the AFC East .
NFL: San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots

Kyle Shanahan Places Trust on Jimmy Garoppolo to be a Starter for Next Season

Jimmy Garoppolo might be making a comeback as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers next season said Head Coach Kyle Shanahan.

NFL Draft 2021: Should the New York Jets Build Around Darnold or Draft a New QB?

The New York Jets management have a potentially franchise altering decision to make ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft regarding their second overall draft pick.
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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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