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, 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, 2008No snow job: Browns finally catch Steelers
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Browns have caught the Steelers, and they have momentum to boot, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2007Playoff 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, 2007Steelers prevail in 'horrendous' conditions
John Clayton, ESPN.comOn one of the worst playing surfaces in recent NFL memory, the Steelers made just enough plays to keep the Dolphins winless, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2007Bengals maturing into championship-caliber team
John Clayton, ESPN.comInstead of buckling in the face of adversity, the Bengals were able to bear down and beat the Steelers, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 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, 2005Roethlisberger struggles in first playoff game
John Clayton, ESPN.comBen Roethlisberger struggled in his first playoff game, but the Steelers still managed to walk away with a win.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2005Jets caught off guard with HB option
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Steelers' dependence on the run set up a trick pass play, the turning point in their win over the Jets.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2004Colts 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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