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Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Expect 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, 2009

Trade deadline should pass quietly

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A lot of attention is being paid to Tuesday's trade deadline, but don't expect anything major to take place, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Elite QB play is good business for NFL

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Tired of seemingly bogus roughing-the-passer calls? Well, don't expect them to go away, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Rivers owns small edge over Eli

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In his latest mailbag, John Clayton tells you why Michael Vick deserves another chance to play in the NFL, and who he would choose between Philip Rivers and Eli Manning.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Draft was ray of hope for NFC West

John Clayton, ESPN.com

All four NFC West teams made significant strides during the draft, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 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

Pressure on Panthers in crucial NFC South rematch with Bucs

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Panthers are in an almost-must-win situation in a MNF rematch with the Bucs. The Bucs won the first meeting, and the Panthers have no margin of error with a tough closing schedule, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Evans signs extension, becomes third highest-paid receiver in the NFL

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Buffalo Bills made Lee Evans one of the league's highest-paid wide receivers on Thursday.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

McNabb, T.O. provide compelling backdrop to prime-time showdown

John Clayton, ESPN.com

In a weekend full of rivalry games, the Monday night matchup between the Eagles and Cowboys -- thanks largely to the McNabb vs. T.O. backdrop -- is clearly the headliner, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Rodgers, Packers have plenty to prove against Minnesota

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton previews the best Week 1 games, including a Packers-Vikings Monday night game with plenty on the line for Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

No. 1 WRs becoming endangered species

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The dearth of No. 1-caliber wide receivers is becoming the No. 1 problem for teams looking to add playmakers, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008

Knee swelling, soreness force Burress to miss practice

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Plaxico Burress, who didn't practice Wednesday because of his chronic right ankle injury, missed Thursday's workout because of swelling and soreness in his left knee.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008

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

NFL Week 11 inactive players

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Inactive players for Sunday's 1 p.m. Week 11 games.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2007

NFL Week 8 inactive players

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Inactive players for Sunday's 1 p.m. Week 8 games.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007