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Plenty of teams made big splashes early in free agency, but keep an eye on those who waited for smart bargains, writes John Clayton.

Peyton Manning headlines John Clayton's 2012 All-Pro team, which includes clear choices at the skill positions and tough calls elsewhere.

There's still plenty of intrigue regarding the NFC playoff race, writes John Clayton.

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

The AFC playoff races are on the verge of wrapping up early, John Clayton writes.

Recent wild finishes reinforce the necessity of having a quarterback who can thrive in the fourth quarter, John Clayton writes.

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

With four starters being injured in Week 10, the state of the NFL's backup quarterback situation is about to come into focus, writes John Clayton.

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

Misfortune and luck can lead to landing the right quarterback, John Clayton writes. For the Colts, misfortune led to Luck.

John Clayton delivers a musical masterpiece with his NFL midseason report.

John Clayton delivers a musical masterpiece with his NFL midseason report.

John Clayton delivers a musical masterpiece with his NFL midseason report.

High playoff turnover from year to year is typical, but the trend is being bucked in 2012, writes John Clayton.

Mario Williams goes back to Houston, where the Texans' defense is everything the Bills wanted theirs to become, John Clayton writes.

Based on their feeble Week 8 efforts, the Jets, Chargers and Eagles are unlikely to contend, writes John Clayton.