Patriots under pressure to maintain
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009A lot working against Broncos
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue
John Clayton, ESPN.comPatriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Steelers' no-huddle looms large
John Clayton, ESPN.comBaltimore 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, 2009The pressure is on the Packers
John Clayton, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller
John Clayton, ESPN.comExpect 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, 2009Another NY challenge for Saints
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009First & 10: Advanced studies for Ryan
John Clayton, ESPN.comAlthough 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, 2009First & 10: Eagles feeling early urgency
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter 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, 2009QBs help NFC close the gap on AFC
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe addition of quarterbacks Brett Favre and Jay Cutler has helped the NFC close the competitive gap with the AFC.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Resist temptation to get pass-happy
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter adding Tony Gonzalez, the Falcons could be tempted to ask Matt Ryan to throw 30 times a game. But there are reasons Atlanta would be wise to be conservative in Ryan's second season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Offensive growth gives Bengals hope
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Bengals appear to have what it takes -- especially on offense -- to be a surprise team in 2009, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009Besides Ryan, Falcons are strong
John Clayton, ESPN.comMatt Ryan isn't the only reason the Falcons are going to be good for awhile. Here are five more reasons, according to John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Lions secure QB Stafford
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Lions reached an agreement Friday night with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford to make him the first pick in the NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009AFC East, NFC South face gauntlets
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe eight hardest schedules for the 2009 season are for AFC East and NFC South teams, and three or four-victory dropoffs for any of those teams might result, John Clayton writes.
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