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Each fall, NFL teams from around the country try to smash each other to pieces (and hopefully make the playoffs). Can you name the home city of each professional football team?The Atlanta Falcons were beating the Patriots 250 to 0 in the second half of the 2017 Super Bowl. Then the Patriots showed up and won. Sorry, Atlanta fans.
The Broncos play in Denver, and thanks to legendary players like John Elway and Peyton Manning, the team has like a billion championships to its name.
The Green Bay Packers, currently led by future Hall of Famer QB Aaron Rodgers, play in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Fun fact about Green Bay: it gets cold there.
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The San Francisco 49ers were the team to beat in the 90s, thanks to a QB named Steve Young. These days, they're often left dwelling in the cellar of the division.
The Panthers, led by QB Cam Newton, consistently fill the stadium in Charlotte, often with people who mostly just want to see Newton's on-field magic.
It's easy to hate QB Tom Brady and the Patriots, who claim title after title for Boston, the city that seems to win every sports championship, every year.
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The Ravens never seem to have an offense worth noting. But in the cold winters of Baltimore, their bone-crushing defense is often more than enough to win games.
The Chiefs are from Kansas City, of course. The Chiefs claimed the AFC West title during their 2016-17 campaign, thanks entirely to QB Alex Smith's incredible downfield passing ability. Ha ha!
The Lions are perennial underdogs, just like their hometown of Detroit. We keep waiting for both to make a comeback. We're still waiting.
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Remember when Peyton Manning had Indianapolis fans giddy every fall? Those were the days, right? Andrew Luck is no Peyton Manning.
The Cardinals played in St. Louis for years, but then the franchise skipped town for Phoenix. In December, most NFL players definitely prefer Arizona's weather to the icy mix in Missouri.
Hey, we mentioned the Cavaliers. Isn't that enough for you Browns fans? Maybe you should call up Johnny Manziel again, huh?
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After Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Saints went on a comeback campaign unlike any other in NFL history. Now? It's mostly the paper bags of shame again.
The Miami Dolphins are still the only team in NFL history to ever record a perfect season. But you'd never know that after watching the city's recent teams.
The Seattle Seahawks, led by coach Pete Carroll, have been one of the NFL's most exciting teams in the past few seasons. It helps when you have a dynamic QB like Russell Wilson.
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Remember that time the Titans almost won the Super Bowl? Yeah, it was a while ago. Maybe go catch some country music in downtown Nashville instead.
The Houston Texans are mostly famous thanks to defensive end J.J. Watts, who routinely ravages opposing offenses. But recent injury problems could end Watts' reign of terror.
The New York Giants are the team that everyone thinks is falling apart but then picks up its feet and wins the Super Bowl. If only other cities could have a small taste of Giants-style glory once in a while.
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The Bears are from Chicago. These days, they are mostly known for QB Jay Cutler's sideline sulking.
The Philadelphia Eagles once routinely soared to division titles. These days, they're fighting over scraps with teams like the Redskins.
The Redskins are like Congress: they both work in Washington, D.C., and they never seem to accomplish much of anything.
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The Raiders have bounced from L.A. to Oakland, and now they're off to Las Vegas. Devoted Oakland fans are devastated.
The Jets are typically the laughingstock of the AFC. Oh, how Jets fans long for the days of Joe Namath and his guaranteed Super Bowl wins.
The Buffalo Bills play in one of the NFL's coldest and snowiest cities. That makes their winter games very fun to watch … so long as you're in a warm bar.
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Poor St. Louis. The city has been dumped by franchises repeatedly in recent decades. The Rams now lay their (huge, sheep-like) heads in Los Angeles.
For years, Cowboys haters have relished the fun as owner Jerry Jones' team squandered games in every possible way. Now, the Cowboys may be one of the most dangerous squads in the league.
The Minnesota Vikings once rode their legendary defensive prowess to big championship games. These days, the Vikings are mostly relegated to the middle of the pack.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a miserable mess when they joined the league as an expansion team. These days, there's hope in Tampa Bay, thanks to star QB Jameis Winston.
If you're old enough to remember the "Ickey Shuffle," you recall the glory days in Cincinnati, and you probably qualify for retirement, too.
The Steelers hail from the old industrial center, Pittsburgh. Thanks to QB Ben Rothelisberger, the team has been a dominant force in the AFC for years.
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