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, 2009Taking another pass with the Wildcat
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Wildcat offense isn't going away, but expect to see teams throw more from the formation this season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009Top drafters have staying power
John Clayton, ESPN.comOzzie Newsome and Bill Belichick are among the best at finding talent in the draft, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 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, 2008This deal is a downer for Favre
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe deal sending Brett Favre to the Jets isn't a good one for the legendary quarterback, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 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, 2007Running it up: Belichick, Pats take no prisoners
John Clayton, ESPN.comOn Sunday, Bill Belichick kicked a Hall of Fame coach while he was down, running up the score on Joe Gibbs' Redskins, 52-7. Welcome to the Patriots' no-mercy policy.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007Moss 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, 2005Colts 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, 2003