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Commanders vs Buccaneers Weather Report: Will It Rain at the Raymond James Stadium? Latest Forecast for Wild Card Game

Catch up with the weather forecast for the NFC Wild Card game between the Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers this January 12.
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Who Is Dawuane Smoot’s Wife, Aumari? Meet the Author Who Helped NFL DE’s Community Efforts

Click to learn more about Dawuane Smoot’s wife, Aumari who has been his constant supporter since his high school days.
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After NFL’s Punishment, Frustrated George Pickens Disrespects Russell Wilson and Acts Out at Steelers Press Conference

George Pickens made bold remarks against Russell Wilson and the offensive lineup after the wild card defeat against the Ravens.
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Who Are Quinn Meinerz’s Parents? Meet Dad Aaron Meinerz Who Helped NFL Guard Gain Shape

Uncover the inspiring relationship between Aaron Meinerz on his son, NFL Guard Quinn Meinerz, and how it shaped Quinn's career!
INGLEWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 25: Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA game

Upset Mike Tomlin Throws Russell Wilson Under the Bus & Confirms Stance on QB Battle With Justin Fields After Steelers’ Loss vs Ravens

Amid playoff heartbreak, Mike Tomlin addresses Russell Wilson’s disappointing performance and reflects on the looming QB decision.
Russell Wilson, Mike Tomlin

Mike Tomlin Takes Shots at Ravens Locker Room With Lamar Jackson Praise After Steelers’ Failed HC’s Demand

Read how Mike Tomlin discredited the Ravens locker room while praising Lamar Jackson after Steelers failed his demand.
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Pregnant Brittany Shares Daughter’s Priceless Moment As Patrick Mahomes Aims for Revenge With All-Pro Snub

Brittany Mahomes shares a sweet moment with daughter Sterling as Patrick uses his All-Pro snub as fuel for the playoffs.
Brittany Mahomes with Sterling and Bronze

Lamar Jackson Avoids Drake’s Curse and Helps Millionaire Rapper Secure $600K+ Payout in Ravens Win

Read how Ravens QB Lamar Jackson avoided Drake's curse and helped him win $630,000 during the wild card win against the Steelers.
Lamar Jackson – Drake

Bad News for Baker Mayfield’s Protector Confirmed by NFL Hours Before Bucs’ Wildcard Game vs Commanders

Read the bad news given to Buccaneers player by the NFL while the team is busy preparing for the wildcard game against the Commanders.
NFL: Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Giants Star Penalized by NFL After All Pro Xavier McKinney Took Shots at Former Teammate

Packers safety Xavier McKinney claps back at former teammate Kayvon Thibodeaux ahead of the wild card round game against the Eagles.
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NFL Announces Harsh Double Punishment for DeMeco Ryans’ Texans as C.J. Stroud Equals Lamar Jackson’s Record After Playoff Win

Houston Texans' young QB CJ Stroud adds another feat to his career after beating the Chargers in the wild-card round game.
CJ Stroud, DeMeco Ryans

What Happened to TJ Watt? Is Steelers LB Injured in Steelers vs Ravens’ Wildcard Game

Read what happened to TJ Watt during the 3rd quarter of Steelers wild card playoff game against the Ravens.
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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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