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, 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, 2009Another NY challenge for Saints
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Saints will try to complete a sweep of the New York teams, but the stakes are higher and the task tougher against the 5-0 Giants, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Ravens, Patriots bracing for shootout?
John Clayton, ESPN.comNew England-Baltimore figures to be a low-scoring defensive struggle, right? Not exactly. Both teams have been emphasizing offense so far this season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 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, 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, 2009QBs help NFC close the gap on AFC
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe addition of quarterbacks Brett Favre and Jay Cutler has helped the NFC close the competitive gap with the AFC.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009As usual, QBs getting all the attention
John Clayton, ESPN.comOffense -- and the return of QBs including Tom Brady and Carson Palmer -- will be the focus of training camps this season, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009Six teams on the 2009 title radar
John Clayton, ESPN.comPeering into his crystal ball, John Clayton forecasts three teams in each conference as 2009 title favorites.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009Dimitroff's smart moves helped Falcons emerge from doldrums
John Clayton, ESPN.comFalcons GM Tom Dimitroff has surpassed the Jets' Mike Tannenbaum as the leading candidate for executive of the year, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2008NFC East should dominate Pro Bowl voting
John Clayton, ESPN.comThey have been dominant on the field this season, and with the Pro Bowl announcement coming, the NFC East should have a large representation heading to Hawaii, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008When Steelers push, Ravens don't hesitate to shove back
John Clayton, ESPN.comWhen the Ravens come knocking on the Steelers' door, Pittsburgh stands at attention, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Hot Cassel faces challenge in stout Steelers defense
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe key to the Steelers-Patriots clash Sunday is the play of New England QB Matt Cassel against the No. 1 defense in football, John Clayton writes. Plus, he previews Cowboys-Redskins and other standout games.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Pressure is on the Eagles in matchup with Giants
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Giants face one of the NFL's toughest second-half schedules, but in their Week 10 matchup the burden lies with the host Eagles, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Cowboys are drama kings; Giants are kings of NFC -- for now
John Clayton, ESPN.comA year ago, the Cowboys descended upon Giants Stadium as the NFC's top dogs. Now the roles are reversed, as the Giants have the swagger -- and the clear upper hand on Sunday, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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