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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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

If Warner delivers, Cards could soar

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Super Bowl XLIII seems to be all about the Steelers. The Cardinals can change that if QB Kurt Warner writes a great ending to what has been a storybook season, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009

Receivers deliver hits, catch heat

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The Cardinals' Anquan Boldin and the Steelers' Hines Ward share a similar hard-hitting, unapologetic style, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009

Big Ben shoulders load of passing

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Ben Roethlisberger may not have fully arrived as a complete quarterback, but he's certainly stepped on the welcome mat and is knocking at the door, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2009

LeBeau a long shot for Hall of Fame

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Much to his players' chagrin, Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is a long shot to make the Hall of Fame, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

Steelers' D has a Curtain air about it

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The top-ranked Steelers defense might be their best since the days of the Steel Curtain, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 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

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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

Clayton: Ware dominated on defense

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John Clayton reveals his selections for ESPN.com's All-Pro team and his picks for individual awards.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009

Expect peaking Steelers to advance

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The dust has settled from the divisional playoffs, leaving us these 10 burning questions about the AFC title game, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2009

Finding a crack in Giants' foundation

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Eagles' Week 14 win over the Giants revealed a New York weakness, writes John Clayton. Will Philly be able to take advantage Sunday in the divisional-round playoff game?

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009

Tomlin needs a milestone playoff victory

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To move his career to the next level of acceptance, second-year Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin must help his team beat the Chargers on Sunday, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2009

Compelling QB matchups set scene in AFC

John Clayton, ESPN.com

After the dust settled in the wild-card round, these are the 10 burning questions for the AFC divisional playoffs, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2009

Surging Colts can't breathe easy as dangerous Chargers await

John Clayton, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008

Upstart coaches have Ravens, Dolphins ahead of schedule

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After the dust settled Sunday, these are the 10 burning questions for the AFC playoffs, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2008