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Circle these second-half matchups

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The headline games in the second half of the NFL season are relatively easy to spot, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

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

Childress Index favors Favre

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Brad Childress Index points to another reason that Brett Favre makes complete sense for the Vikings, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 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

Palpable buzz surrounds '09 Vikings

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A playoff berth in 2008. A loaded roster -- even without Brett Favre. There's a lot of excitement in Minnesota, where expectations are high, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Long odds might have sacked Favre

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The long odds against a 39-year-old quarterback succeeding might have factored into Brett Favre's decision to remain retired and snub the Vikings, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Favre makes sense for Minnesota

John Clayton, ESPN.com

If Brett Favre ends up signing with the Vikings, Minnesota would go from a probable nine- or 10-win team to an 11- or 12-win team, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009

Surging Colts can't breathe easy as dangerous Chargers await

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Recent Colts-Chargers matchups have produced good theater. Saturday's wild-card showdown should be no exception, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008

NFC East should dominate Pro Bowl voting

John Clayton, ESPN.com

They have been dominant on the field this season, and with the Pro Bowl announcement coming, the NFC East should have a large representation heading to Hawaii, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

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

Cowboys are drama kings; Giants are kings of NFC -- for now

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A year ago, the Cowboys descended upon Giants Stadium as the NFC's top dogs. Now the roles are reversed, as the Giants have the swagger -- and the clear upper hand on Sunday, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

It's still early, but Eagles can't afford to stumble against Skins

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Is it too early for a must-win game? Not if you're Andy Reid and the Eagles, who need to beat the surging Redskins on Sunday to keep pace in the highly competitive NFC East, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008