If statistics equated to victories, the Packers would beat the Cardinals in their playoff game Sunday. The Packers rank among the top-10 in numerous categories, including turnover margin (1), rushing defense (1), total defense (2), third-down offense (3), total offense (6), passing offense (7), and third-down defense (9).
The Cardinals rank among the top-10 in red-zone offense (1), third-down defense (6) and red-zone defense (9).
The Cardinals top-ranked red-zone offense could spell trouble for the Packers, who rank 28th in red-zone defense.
Packers individuals who rank in the top-10 in the NFL include Charles Woodson (tied for first) with nine interceptions; Aaron Rodgers (fourth) with a 103.2 passer rating and 4,434 passing yards; and Ryan Grant (seventh) with 1,253 rushing yards.
Cardinals in the top 10 include Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (tied for fifth) with six interceptions; Larry Fitzgerald (seventh) with 97 receptions; and Kurt Warner (10th) with a 93.2 passer rating.
PACKERS RANKINGS
Turnover Margin (+24) . . . . . . . 1
Total Offense (379.1) . . . . . . . . 6
Rushing (117.8) . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passing (261.3) . . . . . . . . . . 7
Total Defense (284.4) . . . . . . . . 2
vs. Rush (83.3) . . . . . . . . . . 1
vs. Pass (201.1) . . . . . . . . . .5
Third-Down Offense (47.0%) . . 3
Third-Down Defense (36.0%) . . 9
Red-Zone Offense (54.8%) . . . . 9
Red-Zone Defense (60.9%) . . 28
CARDINALS RANKINGS
Turnover Margin (-7) . . . . . . 24T
Total Offense (344.4) . . . . . . . . 14
Rushing (93.4) . . . . . . . . . . 28
Passing (251.0) . . . . . . . . . .12
Total Defense (346.4) . . . . . . .20
vs. Rush (112.8) . . . . . . . . 17
vs. Pass (233.7) . . . . . . . . . 23
Third-Down Offense (36.3%) . 21
Third-Down Defense (35.3%) . .6
Red-Zone Offense (70.4%) . . . . 1
Red-Zone Defense (46.8%) . . . 9