With the NFL playoffs just days away we've been busy putting together a handy pictorial guide introducing you to all of this year's playoff field. Each illustrated profile is a guide to all the key players on each team.

We're still working on rounding out the last two qualifiers, who secured spots last weekend, but should have them up soon.

In the mean time, get to know the rest of the teams before the playoffs begin. Read more...

The penalty flag was first used in the NFL in a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Boston Yanks on September 17, 1948. More football firsts...

Which stadium was the first Super Bowl played in? Which city hosted the first Super Bowl north of the Mason-Dixon Line? Name the player who has played on the most winning Super Bowl teams.

If you're a trivia buff, you'll enjoy this collection of 10 trivia quizzes designed to test your Super Bowl knowledge. Several of these trivia quizzes focus on a particular theme, such as records, MVPs, and stadiums, while others mix it up with a variety of general Super Bowl Trivia. We also have the resources to explore the history of the Super Bowl, including results of all the games, all-time Super Bowl standings, National Anthem performers, and a whole lot more!

The NFL playoffs are upon us, but it's not too late for those of you who don't understand the game to get in on all the postseason fun.

To a beginner, the game of football can seem quite complicated, but it's really very simple once you learn the basics. That's why we've put together this three-step course designed to arm you with all the knowledge you need in plenty of time for this year's playoff contests. In three easy-to-follow lessons, you'll learn all the basics, from the object of the game and the various ways to score, to the layout of the football field and the components of the team itself. We've also created a glossary that defines hundreds of football terms you can bookmark for quick reference when needed.

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