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Win over Jets will set Titans up for 14-0

John Clayton, ESPN.com

If the Titans beat the Jets, Tennessee is set up nicely to run the table to 14-0. Then Titans coach Jeff Fisher will have decisions to make, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

Week 11: Injury updates

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 11 of the 2008 season.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

With backup Betts injured, Redskins bring in ex-Seahawks RB Alexander

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Redskins reached agreements with halfback Shaun Alexander, punter Ryan Plackemeier and safety Mike Green Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008

HOF backs pool might shrink thanks to trends

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Plenty of potential Hall Of Fame running backs are playing today. But offensive tendencies and market trends for older ball carriers might affect statistics and candidacies, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008

Broncos add Pittman to running back mix

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A few weeks ago, the Broncos toyed with the idea of signing Dominic Rhodes or Shaun Alexander, but on Tuesday, they got serious, reaching an agreement with former Buccaneers halfback Michael Pittman.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008

Jones agrees to four-year deal as Seahawks bolster backfield

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Seahawks reached an agreement in principle Friday night with Cowboys running back Julius Jones, the second running back move made by the team this week.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008

Once again, Grant learns from adversity and thrives

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In the span of a few minutes Saturday, Ryan Grant went from Packers goat to hero. His transformation mirrors some of his recent life experiences, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008

Holmgren stays calm when it matters most to key Seahawks' win

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In Seattle's NFC wild-card playoff win over Washington on Saturday, Mike Holmgren showed in five plays why he's probably the most dangerous coach in the playoffs, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2008

Like it or not, passing offenses all the rage

John Clayton, ESPN.com

What do the top seeds in this year's playoffs have in common? An elite passing attack, which is becoming a prerequisite for success, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008

Loss to Steelers could spoil Jags' playoff plans

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A loss to the Steelers on Sunday could put a crimp in Jacksonville's playoff plans, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007

Family ties make Broncos-Texans compelling

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Although the Broncos and Texans are on the verge of playoff elimination, Thursday night's game is compelling because of the principals involved, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Seahawks reflect, set sights on bigger goals

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Seahawks have talent, but it's their strong core of veteran leaders that sets them apart from other NFC contenders, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2007

NFL Week 12 inactive players

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Inactive players for Sunday's 1 p.m. Week 12 games.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2007

Jags hoping to stay hot against Bills

John Clayton, ESPN.com

With the Packers and Cowboys taking care of business on Thanksgiving, here are 10 other games you'll need to watch in Week 12, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

Urgency setting in for Lions, Giants

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The winner of Sunday's Giants-Lions clash will take a big step toward securing a wild-card spot in the NFC, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007