Packers News: Fantasy advice vs. Rams, which players need to step up

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 07: Jimmy Graham #80 of the Green Bay Packers makes a catch against DeShawn Shead #26 of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 07: Jimmy Graham #80 of the Green Bay Packers makes a catch against DeShawn Shead #26 of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Friday, October 26.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report.

Why are the next five weeks important not just for the Green Bay Packers, but all four teams in the NFC North?

That and more, including the Week 8 fantasy football preview for Sunday’s game with the Rams, and Dairyland Express’ article on three players that need to step up, in today’s Packers News Report.

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

News and notes from around FanSided

Next five weeks key for every team in the NFC North (Lombardi Ave)

While Green Bay is entering the toughest five-week stretch on its schedule, including four road games, this is an important part of the season for the entire NFC North. The Bears and Lions meet twice in the next five weeks, and the Vikings also play all three division rivals.

Secondary could be at full strength in Week 8 vs. LA Rams (Lombardi Ave)

Green Bay could have first-round pick Jaire Alexander and free agent signing Bashaud Breeland available this week against the Rams, which would be great news entering a matchup with one of the best offenses in football.

Packers fantasy preview Week 8: Who to start and sit vs. Rams (Lombardi Ave)

Which Packers should you start and sit this week against the Rams? Here’s our fantasy football advice for Week 8.

Green Bay Packers: Three players that need to step up (Dairyland Express – Gage Bridgford)

Gage Bridgford of Dairyland Express looks at three players that need to step up for the Pack following their bye week.

More news and notes from around the internet

DL Kenny Clark producing Pro Bowl-quality season (PackersWire – Zach Kruse)

New Packers FB Danny Vitale is an interesting prospect (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink)

Packers happy for Sam Shields’ return even though he’s a foe now (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

Around the NFC North – Week 8 (Cheesehead TV – Ryan Brunner)

How Jared Goff’s game shares Aaron Rodgers’ traits (PackersNews.com – Pete Dougherty)

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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.