Patriots under pressure to maintain
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009A lot working against Broncos
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue
John Clayton, ESPN.comPatriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Steelers' no-huddle looms large
John Clayton, ESPN.comBaltimore 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, 2009The pressure is on the Packers
John Clayton, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller
John Clayton, ESPN.comExpect 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, 2009Broncos' D fuels remarkable turnaround
John Clayton, ESPN.comJosh 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, 2009First & 10: Advanced studies for Ryan
John Clayton, ESPN.comAlthough 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, 2009Stage is set for Giants-Cowboys
John Clayton, ESPN.comNFC East games belong on the big stage, which is exactly what the Giants and Cowboys will have when they open Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009First & 10: Eagles feeling early urgency
John Clayton, ESPN.comAfter a tumultuous offseason, the Eagles want to establish themselves as one of the NFC's top contenders. The first test comes Sunday at Carolina, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009First-hand looks favor Vikings, Steelers
John Clayton, ESPN.comWith John Clayton's training camp tour done, the Vikings and the Steelers appear to be the standout squads among the teams he's seen in person.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009Packers, Bills among teams set to shock
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn 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, 2009Week 17: Injury updates
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 17 of the 2008 NFL season.
Story | Conversation | December 26, 2008Pennington's magic ride could ruin Jets' season
John Clayton, ESPN.comA 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, 2008If Steelers' D passes Titanic test, it approaches greatness
John Clayton, ESPN.comThis season's Steelers defense conjures memories of the Steel Curtain of the '70s. Where does it rank historically? John Clayton considers that, plus your questions.
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