NFL Playoffs

NFL Playoffs

NFL Playoffs

Comprehensive coverage of the NFL Playoffs, includes all matchups, schedules, team and player stats, projections, polls, videos, podcasts and much more.

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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

Schedule stunting AFC West's growth

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Tough schedules dotted with NFC East foes will slow the progress of the Broncos, Chiefs and Raiders, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Long odds might have sacked Favre

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The long odds against a 39-year-old quarterback succeeding might have factored into Brett Favre's decision to remain retired and snub the Vikings, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Summer swoon has intriguing backdrop

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The summer swoon is upon us, but the uncertain futures of Plaxico Burress and Brett Favre will keep things interesting, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Top drafters have staying power

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Ozzie Newsome and Bill Belichick are among the best at finding talent in the draft, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

WRs, QBs in combine spotlight

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Underclassmen quarterbacks and a group of speedy cornerbacks will be watched closely at the scouting combine, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 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

Steelers-Cards has plenty of intrigue

John Clayton, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009

History suggests Steelers will prevail

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Beating a team three times in one season is a daunting task, but there's a lot working in the Steelers' favor when they collide with the Ravens in the AFC title game, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Browns' hopes hinge on landing Cowher

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Browns need to make landing Bill Cowher their No. 1 priority, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Market forces limiting forward progress

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Patriots' QB situation, the Browns' future, Ted Ginn Jr.'s development and more.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Memo to Jets fans: Don't expect ultimate payoff with Favre

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Jets fans shouldn't expect Brett Favre to deliver a championship. When Hall of Fame QBs switch teams late in their careers, the results are usually unspectacular, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Favre wins this ugly contest

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In this ugly battle of wills between the Packers and Brett Favre, the quarterback looks like the winner, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2008

How the Packers' 'committee' found its chair in Grant

John Clayton, ESPN.com

From the chaos that was the Packers' running game early last season, calm emerged in the form of Ryan Grant. John Clayton reviews how Grant became a star, and previews what's ahead.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008

Top players over 30 to watch this season

John Clayton, ESPN.com

At 30 years old, a player's career is at a crossroads, and how successful he is can impact his team. John Clayton examines the top 10 players age 30 and older to watch this season.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008