Bears surging as Packers and Lions stumble — what it means for the NFC North race

On this episode of 1st & North, Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down a wacky Bears win in Cincinnati, a costly Packers loss, and how J.J. McCarthy proved his draft stock with a big Vikings performance against the Lions. Plus, we recap all the trade deadline moves and look ahead to a Week 10 that could shake up the entire division race. 00:00 Open 01:21 The Packers fall flat against two touchdown underdog the Panthers 02:40 The Lions lose their roar, falling to division rival the Vikings 03:15 Why Jared Goff couldn't get going 04:41 Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy gets emotional in the locker room. Then takes a bold shot at Lions Coach Dan Campbell 06:52 The craziest win of the season goes to the Bears! 7:55 Teams that might give you a Grabber 08:41 The Packers lose their top receiver for the season 10:09 Green Bays locker room feels the impact 10:47 The Lions on the verge of losing two in a row for the first time since 2022 11:42 The Bears win *BECAUSE of their offense 12:56 Vikings J.J. Mccarthy gets the game ball... are the veterans buying in? 16:56 The Bears grab some defense at the trade deadline 18:03 Green Bay is still looking for a Cornerback. Could it be Asante Samuel? 19:02 The Lions stand pat with their roster... but is a fan favorite coming out of retirement? 20:47 No moves for the Vikings... but Aaron Jones is on the mend. 23:10 Are the Packers in trouble? 23:56 The Lions and the Bears could be tied for First Place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices