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Another NY challenge for Saints

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints will try to complete a sweep of the New York teams, but the stakes are higher and the task tougher against the 5-0 Giants, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

First & 10: Advanced studies for Ryan

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Although conventional logic says the Falcons will struggle in Foxborough, Matt Ryan & Co. have momentum and are catching the Patriots at an ideal time, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Stage is set for Giants-Cowboys

John Clayton, ESPN.com

NFC East games belong on the big stage, which is exactly what the Giants and Cowboys will have when they open Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

QBs help NFC close the gap on AFC

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The addition of quarterbacks Brett Favre and Jay Cutler has helped the NFC close the competitive gap with the AFC.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Pressure on Panthers in crucial NFC South rematch with Bucs

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Panthers are in an almost-must-win situation in a MNF rematch with the Bucs. The Bucs won the first meeting, and the Panthers have no margin of error with a tough closing schedule, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Hot Cassel faces challenge in stout Steelers defense

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The key to the Steelers-Patriots clash Sunday is the play of New England QB Matt Cassel against the No. 1 defense in football, John Clayton writes. Plus, he previews Cowboys-Redskins and other standout games.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Campbell under pressure to resuscitate Redskins' offense

John Clayton, ESPN.com

After a fast start, the Redskins' offense has slumped of late. The pressure's on QB Jason Campbell to turn things around, starting Sunday against the rival Cowboys, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Redskins can join elite ranks by slaying NFC East beasts

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Are the Redskins legitimate contenders? It depends on how they weather a critical two-game road swing, which starts Sunday in Dallas, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

Week 2 inactives

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Week 2 inactive players for Sunday's games.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2008

Bears send home Benson, later release troubled running back

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Bears waived running back Cedric Benson on Monday.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2008

Redskins' Gibbs still has the touch

John Clayton, ESPN.com

T he Patriots' pursuit of a perfect regular season creates a tough situation for the Giants, who have little to gain by going all out on Saturday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2007

Redskins hoping to stunt Jackson's growth

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson is making progress, but he'll be tested by a Redskins defense that will likely bring plenty of pressure, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2007

Peterson's talent overrides lack of polish

John Clayton, ESPN.com

How good is Vikings RB Adrian Peterson? On Monday night, he beat the Bears on a play that appeared to have disaster written all over it, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007

Loss to Steelers could spoil Jags' playoff plans

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A loss to the Steelers on Sunday could put a crimp in Jacksonville's playoff plans, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007

Family ties make Broncos-Texans compelling

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Although the Broncos and Texans are on the verge of playoff elimination, Thursday night's game is compelling because of the principals involved, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007