Tough test for emotional Bengals
John Clayton, ESPN.comAs they deal with the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to somehow focus on football and get ready to face a talented Chargers team on the road, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue
John Clayton, ESPN.comPatriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009First & 10: Eagles feeling early urgency
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter a tumultuous offseason, the Eagles want to establish themselves as one of the NFC's top contenders. The first test comes Sunday at Carolina, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009A glaring oversight overhead
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn his latest mailbag, John Clayton examines the problems looming for the Cowboys' stadium scoreboard, whether the Colts have improved their defensive line and one NFL record that might never be broken.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009Colts adjusting to subtle changes
John Clayton, ESPN.comColts QB Peyton Manning no longer has Marvin Harrison as a security blanket, but he still has plenty of weapons, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009Surging Colts can't breathe easy as dangerous Chargers await
John Clayton, ESPN.comRecent Colts-Chargers matchups have produced good theater. Saturday's wild-card showdown should be no exception, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008Pats-Chargers showdown lacking usual sizzle
John Clayton, ESPN.comPatriots vs. Chargers. Sunday night. Does it get any better? Well, usually no. But with Tom Brady injured and the Chargers scuffling, the AFC title game rematch has lost a little luster, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Week 1: Injury updates
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 1 of the 2008 season.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Colts unravel; all signs point to Dungy's departure
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn what could very well have been coach Tony Dungy's final game, the Colts were an undisciplined, mistake-prone bunch against the Chargers, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008No excuses needed for Chargers-Colts rematch
John Clayton, ESPN.comWith the exception of one star, both the Chargers and Colts should have rosters at full strength for their rematch this weekend. John Clayton analyzes that playoff matchup and the three others.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008Looking for defense? Avoid Patriots-Cowboys
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Patriots have too much firepower for the Cowboys for the Duel in Dallas, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007Early NFC showdown could determine Bears' fate in 2007
John Clayton, ESPN.comThings remain unsettled for the 1-1 Bears, who face their first major NFC test when they play host to the Cowboys on Sunday, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007Colts, Bengals heading in opposite directions
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton breaks down the best games of Week 15, highlighted by the Colts' playing host to the Bengals on "MNF" in a battle between teams heading in opposite directions.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2006Top story lines to watch
John Clayton, ESPN.comMiami has a legitimate shot to win the AFC East, writes John Clayton. And don't count out Philly in the loaded NFC East.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2006Freeney's pending free agency could be a blow
John Clayton, ESPN.comWhile constructing a 53-man roster was a breeze, John Clayton acknowledged that the challenge comes in keeping the squad together.
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