NFL Playoff Schedule 2012: Most Intriguing Matchups to Watch Today

The NFL has already given us two great games to start the Divisional Round of the playoffs, so don't be surprised if it gives us two more.

The Ravens and Texans and Giants and Packers both match up with each other very well, so be sure not to miss any of the action.

Here's a look at the most intriguing matchups from today's games.

Aaron Rodgers vs. New York Giants' Pass Rush

The Giants, with three sacks per game, are incredibly effective at reaching the quarterback. Even when they don't bring the opposing QB down, they force a hurried throw.

Luckily for the Packers, they have Aaron Rodgers, who is pretty good at getting the ball out of his hands in a timely fashion.

In the Packers' only loss against the Chiefs, Rodgers didn't have a ton of a time to do that and that was eventually their downfall. 

It will be interesting to see if that happens again in this one.

Arian Foster vs. Baltimore Ravens Rush Defense

Arian Foster ran for 1,377 yards on 4.6 yards per carry this season. He scored 12 times and added another 646 yards through the passing game.

He's what you would call a stud.

On the other side of the ball, the Ravens are giving up 3.5 rushing yards per carry, which is second best in the league.

It's an unstoppable force against an immovable object. I can't wait. 

Green Bay Secondary vs. Eli Manning

The Packers have been pretty atrocious against the pass this season—giving up 299.8 passing yards per game, which puts them at dead last.

That's scary if you're a Green Bay fan, and what's more scary is how good Eli Manning has been of late.

The Packers secondary really stepped it up during the playoffs last year, and will have to do it again if the Packers want to avoid an upset today.

Today's Schedule

Houston at Baltimore, Sunday, 1:00 ET, CBS

New York at Green Bay, Sunday, 4:30 ET, FOX