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Canadians play a version of American Football that is slightly different, with a 110-yard field that is wider than the traditional field used in the NFL. Additionally, the goal line still has the fieldgoal post, which the NFL moved back in the 1970s.

Jan 13, 2023•1 min read

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Canadians play a version of American Football that is slightly different, with a 110-yard field that is wider than the traditional field used in the NFL. Additionally, the goal line still has the fieldgoal post, which the NFL moved back in the 1970s.

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