Texans vs. Ravens: 3 Must-See Matchups That Will Dazzle Fans

The 2012 NFL Playoffs have produced a plethora of excitement and thrillers just six games into the postseason. 

Ray Rice vs. Arian Foster are set to duke it out on center stage in a game that has a spot in the AFC championship on the line.

That alone makes for one of the more intriguing contests these 2012 NFL Playoffs has to offer.

These are the three most anticipated matchups fans have to be looking forward to in the AFC divisional round contest between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.

QB T.J. Yates vs. Baltimore Ravens secondary

The Ravens boast one of the more sound defensive units in the NFL today, yet when it comes to the play of their secondary, they are relatively inconsistent.

The rookie Texans QB put together a promising performance against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round, throwing for 159 yards and a touchdown in the win.

Yet against a more physical front line, it will be more difficult for Yates to find receivers and more importantly get time to find receivers in stride downfield. This matchup might make or break this team's chances of upsetting the favored Baltimore team.

Baltimore Offensive Line vs. Houston Texans Defensive Line

The Houston Texans are a major threat when it comes to getting penetration and the clear advantage in the trenches defensively, yet the Baltimore Ravens feature one of the more sound offensive lines left in this postseason.

Ray Rice has been able to put up career-high numbers in both yards and touchdowns this season, with the line being a major contributor to his success.

Meanwhile, an underrated Texans defensive line took the Bengals by storm and found a way to break open the game.

Ray Rice vs. Arian Foster, The Battle of the RBs

Ray Rice and Arian Foster are not only two of the better RBs in the NFL, but are also two backs playing their best football as of late.

Foster comes fresh off of a 153-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Bengals in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. It was Foster's third-straight game with over 100 yards.

Rice has also been dominant in his recent outings, coming into this contest after a 191-yard, two-touchdown performance, also against the Bengals, to close out the season.

With a combined 22 touchdowns and over 2,500 yards rushing this season between the two of them, expect this matchup to be as thrilling as any the postseason has been graced with so far.