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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

Pine time or prime time for QBs

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Midseason dictates some of the worst offenses consider switching quarterbacks. Sometimes it's not the best idea to change signal-callers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 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

Goodell offers swine flu exemptions

John Clayton, ESPN.com

To prepare a team in case their roster is hit by swine flu, commissioner Roger Goodell is going to offer emergency roster help.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Denver's destination still unknown

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Broncos deserve credit for their 3-0 start, but it's much too early to determine where this team is headed, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 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

Stage is set for Giants-Cowboys

John Clayton, ESPN.com

NFC East games belong on the big stage, which is exactly what the Giants and Cowboys will have when they open Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 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