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The job of an NFL head coach is already tough, and it will only get tougher when the league expands to 18 regular-season games, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

If Brett Favre does indeed retire, the Vikings would go from viable Super Bowl contenders to a team that might max out at nine wins, John Clayton writes.

Earlier this month, ESPN.com's John Clayton ranked the Detroit Lions' offseason among the best five in the NFL. This week, Clayton has another NFC North team ranked among the five worst offseasons. The Minnesota Vikings' offseason has been the sec...

The Bills, who did little to upgrade an offense that struggled mightily in 2009, endured the worst offseason in the NFL, writes John Clayton.

Minicamps have created optimism, but the Steelers, Texans and Vikings have reason to be concerned about the early part of the season, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Three top divisional matchups are among the can't-miss games on the 2010 schedule, writes John Clayton.

The dust has settled from the conference title games, leaving us these 10 burning questions about Super Bowl XLIV, John Clayton writes.

Sunday's NFC title game is likely Brett Favre's final shot at glory. It could be Drew Brees' best chance to ever reach a Super Bowl, writes John Clayton.

The timing is right for Andy Reid and the Eagles to make their move in the NFC East, writes John Clayton.

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

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.

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.

Recent Colts-Chargers matchups have produced good theater. Saturday's wild-card showdown should be no exception, writes John Clayton.

Week 17 inactive players for Sunday's games.

Week 16 inactive players for Sunday's games.

The 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.