John Clayton

John Clayton

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John Clayton joined ESPN in August 1995 as an NFL analyst and commentator and is seen, heard and read across nearly all of the company's outlets. He also regularly contributes to ESPN.com, ESPN Radio and ESPN The Magazine.

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Countdown Daily Huddle: AFC North

John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the AFC North

Video | December 08, 2009

It's crunch time for Giants

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Two straight home games, starting Sunday against Dallas, will make or break the Giants' season, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

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

John Clayton's Last Call: Giants end skid; problems mounting for Steelers

ESPN.com

...31 overtime victory over Atlanta. Week 11 leaders Week 11 observations: Five things I learned By John Clayton, ESPN.com 1. Giants keep the faith: Sometimes, faith and a little luck can turn a...

Page | Conversation

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

Week 11 power rankings: AFC East

Tim Graham, AFC East

...ESPN.com NFL Power Rankings are out. The power rankings panel consists of ESPN senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando. No. 5...

Blog | November 17, 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

Dealing Jets deserve high marks

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Jets were the big winners of the 2009 trade season, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

D'Qwell Jackson out for the season

James Walker, AFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Jackson All was quiet on the trade front for the Cleveland Browns Tuesda...

Blog | October 20, 2009

AFC North update

James Walker, AFC North

...Here are a few odds and ends from the AFC North Tuesday afternoon: ESPN.com's John Clayton doesn't expect Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn or Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens to be...

Blog | October 20, 2009

Expect Quinn, T.O. to stay put

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Even though the fall trading season has been busier than normal, Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline should be quiet, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Quiet trading floor

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Steven Jackson, Terrell Owens, Larry Johnson -- there are stars aplenty on the trade rumor mill. Don't be shocked if they remain with their teams come deadline Tuesday, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009