Are the Bears for real? NFC North chaos and huge playoff stakes

Are the Bears for real? On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders dive into that question. Plus, whether the Vikings and J.J. McCarthy are done for the season — and who will emerge victorious in an NFC North battle with huge playoff implications. 00:18 Lou tries to get a rise out of FOX 9'S Ahmad hicks 00:34 If the Playoffs started today, who sits where in the NFC North? 01:54 The Bears dpeth proves invaulable against the Steelers 03:15 Ben Johnson gets hyped after the game 04:02 Jennifer Hammond in Detroit tells us why the Loins are mad that Johnson left for Chicago 04:46 The Lions Offense is off  05:24 Dan Campbell finds the silver lining for Detroit 07:39 LaGrange Park's own JJ Mccarthy may be done in Minnesota 09:00 The Packers are winning with defense. Where's the Love? 10:31 The Lions defense struggles and gets an earful from Giants players 12:40 Emmanuel Wilson may have run himself into more playing time in GB 14:22 Jahmyr Gibbs is on FIRE in Detroit 16:32 The Vikings have problems. Does it start with the GM? An honest assessment 19:24 The Bears could get a boost on defense 20:26 The Lions play 3 games in 12 days! 21:40 Green Bay's coach could still be on the hot seat 23:15 Packers Lions on Thanksgiving day. Lou wonder hoe they both can lose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices