Ravens, Patriots bracing for shootout?
John Clayton, ESPN.comNew England-Baltimore figures to be a low-scoring defensive struggle, right? Not exactly. Both teams have been emphasizing offense so far this season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Undermanned Titans remain focused, confident
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Titans will be without their two best defensive players against Pittsburgh, but they're going to concede the AFC's No. 1 seed without a fight, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008If Steelers' D passes Titanic test, it approaches greatness
John Clayton, ESPN.comThis season's Steelers defense conjures memories of the Steel Curtain of the '70s. Where does it rank historically? John Clayton considers that, plus your questions.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008Even without Brady, Pats-Colts ranks as the best modern rivalry
John Clayton, ESPN.comThree of the five best rivalries in the NFL today renew this weekend, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008HOF backs pool might shrink thanks to trends
John Clayton, ESPN.comPlenty of potential Hall Of Fame running backs are playing today. But offensive tendencies and market trends for older ball carriers might affect statistics and candidacies, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008Playoff picture taking shape early
John Clayton, ESPN.comThree-fourths of the playoffs are pretty well set, and the rest is easy to figure out, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2007Childress preaching patience
John Clayton, ESPN.comDespite a difficult first day, the Vikings still feel Tarvaris Jackson can lead the team to success in 2007, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2007Schedule favors these five teams
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter taking a close look at the 2007 schedule, John Clayton identifies five teams that could make significant improvements this season.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2007Minnesota's $65 million gamble paying off
John Clayton, ESPN.comSteve Hutchinson, Chester Taylor and Tony Richardson -- Minnesota's three big free-agent signings -- paid off big in the Vikings' win over Seattle.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2006Steelers take advantage of red-zone turnovers
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Steelers aren't supposed to be built for domes. But Sunday, they looked right at home in the Metrodome. • Steelers' fate
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2005Moss helps Raiders into prime time
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Patriots and Raiders, foes in Week 1, are among seven teams with four prime-time contests in '05.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2005Giants easily handle Vikings again
John Clayton, ESPN.comFor the second year in a row the Vikings were embarrassed at home by the Giants.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2004Unbraided hair, unbridled offense
John Clayton, ESPN.comRandy Moss and his Vikings receivers let their hair out Saturday night, with liberating results.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2003Colts and Titans meet in big Week 2 game
John Clayton, ESPN.comFrom Week 1 to Week 17, here are some of the most compelling games on the schedule.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2003EDITOR'S PICKS
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