3 reasons why the Green Bay Packers can win the Super Bowl
Aaron Rodgers
His passing statistics weren't nearly as gaudy as last season. The most notable dip occurred in completion percentage, which dipped from 65.6 to 60.7 for his lowest rate since becoming a full-time starter in 2008. But when it comes to quarterbacks you don't want to face in the playoffs, Rodgers is right at the top of the list.
Postseason savvy
Of the 53 players on Green Bay's roster entering the playoffs, 42 were part of at least one of the Packers squads that reached the playoffs in each of the past six seasons. Such experience could come in handy against an opponent like Washington, which has more players -- including quarterback Kirk Cousins -- who have never started a postseason contest.
An underrated defense
Defensive coordinator Dom Capers is a frequent target for outside criticism, but don't blame his unit for the Packers fading down the stretch. Green Bay has limited the opposition to 20-or-fewer points in seven of its final eight games. If the same stinginess continues in the postseason and Green Bay's offense gets its act together, the Packers could be riding high again after losing the NFC North title to Minnesota in Week 17.
