NFL Playoff Predictions: 10 Most Intriguing Personnel Matchups

NFL playoffs are nearing with only a few weeks left in the season.

While playoff seeds are still up for grabs, the playoff picture is starting to look a little clearer.

For teams that are still in contention, there are a number of match-ups that would make for some great football should they ultimately meet in the playoffs.

Roddy White vs. Charles Woodson

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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 11: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons against the Baltimore Ravens at Georgia Dome on November 11, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Roddy White has been absolutely destroying opposing defensive backs all season long.

White is second in the league with 1,066 receiving yards and he has seven touchdowns to his name. He has broken the century mark in five games, with a career high 201 yard receiving performance against the Bengals.

Charles Woodson certainly has his work cut out for him.

While Woodson only has one interception this year, part of this can be attributed to the respect he garners from quarterbacks.

He's fresh off a Defensive Player of the Year award and he's one of the best in the game today.

Jamaal Charles/Thomas Jones vs. The Steel Curtain

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 24: Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs in action during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 24, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones are one of the most dynamic running back tandems in the NFL. While Charles is easily the more electric and gifted back between the two, Jones inexplicably gets more rushing attempts.

Pitted against the Steelers and their imposing rush defense, this would make for quite a show. Particularly if they opt to feed the rock to Charles more than they would to Jones.

The Steelers run defense has been suffocating running backs all year long and the Chiefs will have their work cut out for them.

Jay Cutler vs. Any Defense

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears is sacked by linebacker Cameron wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins and fumbles at Sun Life Stadium on November 18, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

While Jay Cutler has been brilliant at times this year, he's also reverted to being the turnover-prone quarterback we've all come to know and love.

With Mike Martz helming the offense, Jay Cutler will find himself under siege at all times with the lack of protection around him.

If Cutler goes into panic mode—like we're accustomed to seeing him—then expect multiple turnovers with the opposing defense's secondary turning into pick city.

Hakeem Nicks vs. Asante Samuel

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants makes a catch against Sheldon Brown #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles on November 1, 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Asante Samuel has been playing like a shutdown corner all year long and Hakeem Nicks has been embarrassing defensive backs in that same span.

Samuel did a respectable job against Nicks in their first matchup of the season by keeping him to six catches and 65 yards. But most importantly, he kept Nicks out of the end zone.

The two will see each other again in the regular season, but nothing is better than a playoff matchup between two hated division rivals.

Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Indianapolis Colts Defense

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 18: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs for yardage during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on December 18, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/G

It seems that Maurice Jones-Drew always plays at his best against the Colts.

Watching Jones-Drew face off against the Colts and their woeful rushing defense would make for some great football, especially in the playoffs.

The Jaguars shocked the Colts in Week 4, and MJD led the charge with 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Reggie Wayne vs. Revis Island

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 27: Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts tries to make a reception behind Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 27, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Jets handed the Colts their first l

Darrelle Revis did a solid job against Reggie Wayne in the AFC Conference Championship game last year—holding him to three receptions and 55 yards—but the Colts ultimately came out on top.

Revis is one of the rare corners in the league capable of completely taking out an opposing wide receiver and essentially shutting down one half of the field.

However, with Peyton Manning throwing the ball to Reggie Wayne, it won't be easy for Revis.

If Wayne is expected to have any success, Peyton will have to fit in accurate passes into the tightest of windows and Wayne will have to capitalize on whatever openings he can find.

New York Giants Defense vs. Michael Vick

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball against Antrel Rolle #26 of the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 21, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

The Giants' defense set the blueprint for limiting Michael Vick. While it's pretty much impossible to stop Vick completely, they at least curbed the damage he was capable of inflicting.

This would be a heated divisional game, especially if the two teams split their regular season match-ups.

Drew Brees vs. Matt Ryan

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NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 02: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints calls a play against the Atlanta Falcons at Louisana Superdome on November 2, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The Saints first loss of the season came in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime.

Drew Brees played brilliantly for the most part, throwing for 356 yards and three touchdowns.

However, he also threw two costly interceptions.

The teams traded points back and forth and the Saints eventually forced overtime in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.

Brees had an opportunity to win the game, but ended up stalling in their only overtime possession. From there, Brees could do nothing but watch the Falcons march the ball down the field and win the game on a kick.

To watch these two face off again in the playoffs would be picture perfect for the two divisional rivals.

LaDanian Tomlinson vs. Ray Lewis

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 13: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens talks to LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the New York Jets after defeating the New York Jets in their home opener at the New Meadowlands Stadium on September 13, 2010 in East Rutherford

The New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens currently sit atop the AFC playoff picture. Should the two teams meet up in the playoffs, the most intriguing match-up would be LaDanian Tomlinson and Ray Lewis.

Both players are widely considered to be one of the all-time greats at their respective positions. Even though they're up there in age, each are still capable of playing at a high level.

The two met in their first game of the season, with the Ravens ultimately coming out on top. Tomlinson was limited to 62 yards, but he only had 11 carries. Lewis had four tackles, tying the team high that day.

If these teams were to meet in the playoffs, Tomlinson and Lewis would surely clash on multiple occasions throughout the game.

The success and effectiveness of each player could largely determine the winner of the game.

Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady

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FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 21: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots shakes hands with Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts after their game at Gillette Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Year in and year out, this is the quarterback duel we all want to see.

Both are sure-fire Hall-of-Famers and they're two of the top quarterbacks in the game today.

The two have had some fierce battles in the past and their annual regular season match-up is must watch TV.

If they're playing each other in the playoffs, it becomes can't-turn-away T.V.

In another close match-up, the Patriots walked away with a 31-28 victory over the Colts in Week 11.

Peyton is sure to be eager to face off against his rival and come out on top in the playoffs.