INFOGRAPHIC: Everything you need to know about the 2015 NFL season

The 2015 NFL season is finally here.

Thursday night's regular-season opener between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers should quickly bring the focus back to where it belongs, following an offseason in which the NFL found itself in the news for myriad things not related to what actually happens on the field.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of the 2015 campaign, where the league will be celebrating its 50th Super Bowl:

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Editor's note: Infographics courtesy of graphic artist Jose Silva