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The pistol and read option have staying power, but defenses will eventually adjust. Plus, reader questions.

No. 1 seeds are on the line this weekend, but that distinction isn't as valuable as it once was, John Clayton writes.

NFL fans were treated to a pre-Thanksgiving feast of close games, wild finishes and crazy offensive efforts, writes John Clayton.

This weekend will help determine how interesting the AFC playoff race will be down the stretch, John Clayton writes.

In a week of surprises, the Rams-49ers tie tops them all, writes John Clayton.

Is it time to panic yet? The Eagles, Cowboys and Chargers might be on the brink, John Clayton writes.

Upsets. Crazy plays. Debatable play calls. Incredible kicks. Week 6 had it all, writes John Clayton.

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

The Colts proved they are "Chuckstrong" in rallying past the Packers in support of their ailing coach, writes John Clayton.

The Eagles dodged a bullet and the Giants might have saved their season, writes John Clayton.

Teams set an opening-week record, piling up 791 points, writes John Clayton. Can they keep up that pace?

With several teams going with young QBs, the 2012 NFL schedule could become even easier for two perennial stalwarts, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

There are plenty of big quarterback questions, but the combine didn't exactly provide answers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

If you lack a good tight end in this day and age, your chances of thriving on offense are slim, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Pass-catchers are putting up gaudy numbers early, but they're also getting injured at an alarming rate, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Michael Vick's return to Atlanta provides drama, but San Diego-New England may be a playoff preview, writes John Clayton.