Packers News: Next five games key to playoff hopes

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots shake hands following the NFL game at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Patriots 26-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots shake hands following the NFL game at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Patriots 26-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Tuesday, October 23.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report.

In today’s report, why the Green Bay Packers are entering a potentially season-defining run of games, a closer look at what it’s like to visit Green Bay for a game weekend, the latest NFL Spin Zone power rankings, and more.

Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.

News and notes from around FanSided

Green Bay enters a season-defining five-week stretch following bye week (Lombardi Ave)

The upcoming five games have looked daunting ever since the schedule came out back in the spring. Well here we are. As Lombardi Ave’s Paul Bretl wrote, this could be a season-defining five weeks for this team.

Inside game day weekend in Green Bay (Lombardi Ave)

Lombardi Ave’s Jesse Fry has put together an excellent fan’s perspective of what it’s like to visit Green Bay during a game weekend. He was there for the Week 2 tie with the Vikings, and has written a detailed article on his experience. A must read.

Undefeated Rams are Green Bay’s toughest test yet (Lombardi Ave)

The Rams are a perfect 7-0 this year. Green Bay has played against a few playoff-contending teams so far this season, but Sunday’s game against Los Angeles is by far the toughest test yet.

NFL power rankings, Week 8: Green Bay moves up after bye week (NFL Spin Zone – Randy Gurzi)

In NFL Spin Zone’s latest power rankings, Green Bay is up to No. 11 despite not playing in Week 7. A win against the Rams would likely see them jump up into the top five.

More news and notes from around the internet

Reviewing Packers’ offseason acquisitions after six games (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)

Will the real Nick Perry please stand up? (Cheesehead TV – David Michalski)

Would the Packers benefit from moving Kevin King to safety? (Acme Packing Company – Shawn Wagner)

Packers sign FB Vitale to practice squad (Packers.com)

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