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2012 NFL Playoffs: Exposing each contender's fatal flaw

Found January 03, 2012 on Blitzburgh Blog:
PLAYERS: Aaron Rodgers,  Michael Crabtree,  Vernon Davis,  Frank Gore,  Drew Brees
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers,  San Francisco 49ers,  New Orleans Saints,  Pittsburgh Steelers

I read on Twitter earlier today that 6 teams this season have 12 or more wins - Green Bay, New England, New Orleans, San Francisco, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. That mark ties the NFL record for the most 12+ win teams in a season. All of these teams are excellent and I wouldn't want feel confident if Pittsburgh played any of the other 5. But that doesn't mean there are a bunch of juggernauts heading into postseason play. Here's a look at each of the contender's fatal flaw that will likely stop them from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy:NFCGreen Bay Packers - A leaky defenseGreen Bay is 24th in Team Defense DVOA after finishing 2nd in that category during last season. That's a massive drop. They are rated 23rd against the pass and 26th against the run. Outside of one game, Aaron Rodgers has looked unbeatable this season, but if he is less than stellar during one playoff game, Green Bay is in danger of being outscored. The Packers have looked so dominant this year becaus...
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