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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

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

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

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

Jones-Drew has clear path to stardom

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton examines 10 offensive players who appear poised for breakout seasons.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

Packers, Bills among teams set to shock

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton has eight teams on his radar that should make dramatic leaps in 2009. Read about whom he selects and why.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009

Six teams on the 2009 title radar

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Peering into his crystal ball, John Clayton forecasts three teams in each conference as 2009 title favorites.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009

Pennington's magic ride could ruin Jets' season

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A victory by Chad Pennington and the Dolphins over the Jets would be the ultimate insult in the marquee matchup of Week 17, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2008

Dimitroff's smart moves helped Falcons emerge from doldrums

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Falcons GM Tom Dimitroff has surpassed the Jets' Mike Tannenbaum as the leading candidate for executive of the year, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2008