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Patriots under pressure to maintain

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

A lot working against Broncos

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Chargers enter Sunday's showdown for AFC West supremacy with more momentum and fewer problems than the reeling Broncos, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Patriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Steelers' no-huddle looms large

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Baltimore beat the Broncos by using a smart defensive strategy and a healthy dose of the no-huddle offense. Look for Pittsburgh to use a similar strategy in Denver on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

The pressure is on the Packers

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A Vikings victory would mean the Favre decision cost the Packers a shot at the division title for a second consecutive year, John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Expect a thrilling conclusion to the Vikings-Steelers game -- thanks in part to leaky fourth-quarter defensive play -- John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 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

Broncos' D fuels remarkable turnaround

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Josh McDaniels and Kyle Orton have exceeded expectations for Denver, which faces New England in the game of the week, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 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

First & 10: Eagles feeling early urgency

John Clayton, ESPN.com

After 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, 2009

First-hand looks favor Vikings, Steelers

John Clayton, ESPN.com

With John Clayton's training camp tour done, the Vikings and the Steelers appear to be the standout squads among the teams he's seen in person.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

Bills prepared for the T.O. Experience?

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Cleveland Browns' rookies should be among the most prepared in the NFL, but what can the Buffalo Bills' roster do to prepare for the T.O. Experience? John Clayton considers this and more in his in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

These five coaches must deliver in '09

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Wade Phillips and Jack Del Rio are among the coaches on the hot seat as the 2009 season approaches, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Packers, Bills among teams set to shock

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton has eight teams on his radar that should make dramatic leaps in 2009. Read about whom he selects and why.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009

Six teams on the 2009 title radar

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Peering into his crystal ball, John Clayton forecasts three teams in each conference as 2009 title favorites.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009