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“Baker Mayfield isn’t That Talented”- Former NFL Man Lashes Out at Browns Quarterback

After the disastrous 38-6 loss to the Balitmore Ravens, Ryan Clark takes multiple shots at the Cleveland Browns quarterback, Baker Mayfield.
NFL: Cleveland Browns-Training Camp

Tom Brady Could Match an Unwanted Record in the Game Against Carolina Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' newly inducted star, Tom Brady, is in line to match Matt Schaub's record of throwing four consecutive six-picks in the NFL.
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints

“Could Have Done a Lot of Things Better”- CeeDee Lamb Unhappy With NFL Debut

The freshly minted Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb, reveals his disppointment after losing his NFL debut game to the LA Rams.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams

“He’s Gotta Play Better”- Kyle Shanahan Wants Jimmy Garoppolo to Take Charge

San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Shanahan talks about how his offense, especially Jimmy Garoppolo, needs to improve over the course of the coming weeks.
NFL: Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

“They Were Reaching For My Chain”- Cam Newton Addresses On-Field Clashes Against Dolphins

Cam Newton made a fine debut in the comprehensive win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday but there was some controversy towards the end.
NFL: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

NFL Preview: New York Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Updates, Predictions

Here's a detailed analysis of New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their campaign opener scheduled for Monday night.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp

“The Turnovers Really Hurt Us” – Tom Brady Reflects on Opening Loss to Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' star quarterback, Tom Brady, admits his team must do better ahead of next week's game against the Carolina Panthers.
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints

Tom Brady Completes His First Touchdown for Tampa Bay and it’s a Sneaky One

Tom Brady sneaks in a rushing touchdown to open his account for Tampa Bay Buccaneers but fails to lead his side to a win in Week One.
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints

“He’s a Guy I Trust”- Aaron Rodgers Heaps Praise on Second-Year Wide Receiver

Aaron Rodgers notched a stunning start to his 2020 campaign as the Packers outplayed their NFC North rivals, Minnesota Vikings, on Sunday.
NFL: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

LeBron James Conveys His ‘Excitement’ For Cleveland Browns as They Suffer Week One Heartbreak

LeBron James took to Twitter to wish Cleveland Browns ahead of their season opener. However, his wishes didn't take as they lost 6 - 38 to Baltimore Ravens.
LeBron James

Bill Belichick Lauds Cam Newton on His New England Patriots Debut

New England Patriots kicked off their 2020 NFL season with a win over Miami Dolphins with QB Cam Newton earning special praise from his coach
NFL: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

NFL Preview: San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals Injury Updates, Predictions

Here's a detailed analysis of San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals ahead of their campaign opener scheduled for Sunday.
NFL: San Francisco 49ers-Training Camp

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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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