Ranking Every Playoff Team's Chances vs. Aaron Rodgers and Packers

As we saw on Sunday against the Chiefs, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are not invincible. 

If Kyle Orton and a Kansas City club can beat the Pack, why can't some of the other teams with tremendous quarterbacks in the NFC do the same?

How about the cream of the crop in the AFC, like the Steelers, Ravens or Patriots? 

Let's look at the teams that have already clinched a spot in the postseason and rank them by their chances to upend the mighty Packers in January or the Super Bowl. 

Houston Texans

Yes, the Texans have the ferocious defense to limit the Packers offensively. 

We saw an inferior Chiefs defense do it. 

They also have a great running game with Arian Foster and Ben Tate to control the clock. 

However, when it comes down it, I don't have enough faith in T.J. Yates leading the Texans to a win over Aaron Rodgers. 

The Packers secondary has intercepted more passes than any other defensive backfield in 2011 and if these clubs do meet in the Super Bowl, you think the rookie, former third-stringer would be a bit nervous? 

I do. 

With Matt Schaub, they'd have a fantastic opportunity to stay with the Packers and slow down their offense.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Everything hinges on Ben Roethlisberger's ankle. 

We saw how ineffective he was on Monday night against a stout 49ers defense as the Steelers were easily handled 20-3 in San Francisco. 

If he's not able to elude pass-rushers and improvise out of the pocket, Pittsburgh simply isn't a Super Bowl-caliber team. 

They're still a good team, just not a team capable of winning another ring. 

A Steelers club with a hobbled Big Ben would simply not be able to stay with a fast-paced, point-producing, Aaron Rodgers-led offense. 

New England Patriots

Throw defense out for this one. 

Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers, what could be better? 

The Packers defense is definitely a step above the Patriots defensive unit, but what's wrong with a game in the 40s? 

Brady's three-headed attack of Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez could certainly put up points to stick with Aaron Rodgers and his more balanced unit.

I'm just a little worried about New England's secondary.

It has been awful all year long and losing pass-rushing specialist Andre Carter certainly won't help out the struggling group of cover men.  

Still, a dream Super Bowl matchup. 

Baltimore Ravens

Although they're coming off one of their most embarrassing defeats of the season, if the Ravens face the Packers in the Super Bowl, I like their chances. 

The have an extremely balanced offense and a big-armed quarterback with plenty of postseason experience. 

Ray Rice is a terror on the ground and in the short passing game and Torrey Smith is a legitimate big-play option. 

Don't forget about veteran possession guy Anquan Boldin, either. 

He's still one of Joe Flacco's favorite targets. 

Their defense is still one of the best groups in the league and they have the talent along with a complex scheme to confuse the Packers offensively. 

New Orleans Saints

The Saints will most likely face the Packers in Lambeau Field in the playoffs, in what could potentially be a cold and blustery day in Wisconsin. 

Not exactly the best situation for a dome team like the Saints. 

However, they did fight Green Bay to the finish in that thrilling season-opening duel and it's hard not to believe in what Brees can do with all the talent around him. 

If they get into a shootout, it could be one for the ages, with arguably the two best, most efficient quarterbacks in the game going touchdown for touchdown. 

It's as simple as that. 

New Orleans has the best opportunity to score with the Packers' ridiculously potent offense. 

San Francisco 49ers

I've been going back and forth over the last few weeks trying to decide if the 49ers or Saints are better suited to beat the Packers in the playoffs. 

After watching their beatdown of the Pittsburgh Steelers last night, I'm going with San Fran. 

Yes, they handled their business against an injured Ben Roethlisberger, but don't forget, the 49ers were without star linebacker Patrick Willis, too.

They'll most likely have to travel to Lambeau in mid-January, and their style of play is ideal for a game in winter weather. 

Their defensive front is the best in football—I was convinced of that last night. 

Justin Smith is relentless and Aldon Smith is the ideal situational pass-rusher that could take advantage of all the injuries across the Packers offensive line. 

The linebackers are phenomenal and the secondary is certainly underrated. 

Add in the power running game of Frank Gore and the efficiency of Alex Smith, who often looks for big target Vernon Davis, and you'll understand why I've got them ranked as the team most likely to beat the Packers in the postseason. 

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