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After uninspired "mild-card" games, the divisional round matchups should be better, writes John Clayton.

With the Ravens' wild-card game possibly being Ray Lewis' last at home, emotions will run high in Baltimore, John Clayton writes.

The NFC playoffs are deep with versatile young quarterbacks and powerful runners.

The AFC playoff races are on the verge of wrapping up early, John Clayton writes.

John Clayton delivers a musical masterpiece with his NFL midseason report.

No NFC North teams appeared on John Clayton's list of the NFL's 10 worst contracts, and I really can't come up with an obvious nomination. There are no abominable contracts in this division at the moment, at least none any team entered by choice that...

It's a crucial weekend for three slumping NFC teams, writes John Clayton.

The Vikings and Cardinals have surprised early, but don't be surprised if they're eventually figured out, writes John Clayton

The Texans and Falcons appear to be the class of their respective conferences, writes John Clayton.

Roger Goodell's influence will be felt when the struggling Saints and Packers meet on Sunday, writes John Clayton.

John Clayton ranks the NFL's starting quarterbacks from No. 1 to No. 32.

After running the numbers, ESPN.com pro football writer John Clayton arrived at a win total for every team in the division for 2012. Is the figure too high, too low or spot on? CHICAGO BEARS: Given that they were 7-3 last season before quarterback...

If Peyton Manning approaches his career levels, he should be worth at least three more wins to the Broncos, John Clayton writes.

It might not seem fair on the surface, but the current seeding structure is likely here to stay, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

John Clayton offers up his NFC regular-season report card and says the Packers, Saints, Lions and 49ers stand out.

The Cowboys-Giants game to settle the disappointing NFC East has more of a play-in vibe than playoff feel, writes John Clayton.