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Going Inside the NFL lets you see how football really works by understanding the rules and regulations.

Featured Article:  How the First-Down Line Works

The virtual first-down line that you see in many televised football games is something of a computer-generated miracle that home viewers have come to love. Find out how this line gets "painted" on the field without painting the players. See more »

A Week in the NFL: Patrick Kerney Speaks

A Week in the NFL: Patrick Kerney Speaks

Take an inside look at a working week in the life of one of the NFL's top defensive ends, Patrick Kerney of the Atlanta Falcons, as told to us by Kerney himself.

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How American Football Works

How American Football Works

It's training camp time -- are you a would-be football fan? Or maybe you just want a refresher on the rules? We’ll tell you how the plays work, how to keep score and how large a football field really is. Hike!

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How NFL Equipment Works

How NFL Equipment Works

A typical NFL football team goes through 2,500 pairs of sneakers in one season. Go inside an NFL locker room and check out the equipment behind the game!

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How the First-Down Line Works

How the First-Down Line Works

The virtual first-down line that you see in many televised football games is something of a computer-generated miracle that home viewers have come to love. Find out how this line gets "painted" on the field without painting the players.

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How the NFL Draft Works

How the NFL Draft Works

Free agents, restricted free agents, compensatory picks and good old Mr. Irrelevant...what does it all mean? It's NFL draft time! Find out how NFL teams fill positions in this annual event.

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How the Super Bowl Works

How the Super Bowl Works

Super Bowl Sunday is a football fan's dream: The game of games, where the champion of the entire season is decided in four short quarters and there is no rematch. Read all about the biggest football game of the year.

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NFL Players In Their Own Words

NFL Players In Their Own Words

Have you ever wondered what it's like to play professional football? We have, so we called up players Takeo Spikes, Carlos Emmons, Jonas Jennings, Fred Beasley and Willie Anderson to find out.

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How do they superimpose the first-down line onto the field on televised football games?

Advancements in technology allow the home viewer to see all kinds of information that the fan in the stadium can't see. Learn how do the broadcast stations superimpose the first-down line on the football playing field.

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How does the NFL's salary cap work?

With the recent NFL draft, players are now negotiating contracts. Learn how the NFL's salary cap works, and how teams work under the salary cap with trades, signing bonuses, and other financial maneuvering.

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