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, 2009Circle these second-half matchups
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe headline games in the second half of the NFL season are relatively easy to spot, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 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, 2009Polamalu working toward return
John Clayton, ESPN.comSteelers safety Troy Polamalu praciced Thursday for the second consecutive day.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009Elite QB play is good business for NFL
John Clayton, ESPN.comTired 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, 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, 2009Losing Polamalu is big blow for Steelers
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Steelers' defense won't be the same without Troy Polamalu, John Clayton writes in his five observations about the Steelers' 13-10 win over the Titans on Thursday night.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Trade targets give Giants options
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Giants' WR situation, the Falcons' needs, Shawne Merriman and more.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009Steelers' D has a Curtain air about it
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe top-ranked Steelers defense might be their best since the days of the Steel Curtain, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009Steelers-Cards has plenty of intrigue
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe dust has settled from the conference title games, leaving us these 10 burning questions about Super Bowl XLIII, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009History suggests Steelers will prevail
John Clayton, ESPN.comBeating a team three times in one season is a daunting task, but there's a lot working in the Steelers' favor when they collide with the Ravens in the AFC title game, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009Clayton: Ware dominated on defense
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton reveals his selections for ESPN.com's All-Pro team and his picks for individual awards.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009Expect peaking Steelers to advance
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe dust has settled from the divisional playoffs, leaving us these 10 burning questions about the AFC title game, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2009If 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.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008Week 4: Injury updates
John Clayton, ESPN.comJohn Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 4 of the 2008 season.
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