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1st & North
by Fox 32 Chicago
1st & North is Fox Chicago’s weekly deep dive into all things NFC North. From Bears breakdowns to coaching chatter and player storylines, the show covers everything fans are talking about each week. With insight from Fox affiliates in Milwaukee, Detroit, and Minneapolis, 1st & North brings a full-division perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Expect smart analysis, strong opinions and plenty of debate as the show breaks down the biggest games, moments and moves across the NFC North.
Episodes
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First and North: The Bears get blown out, but the Packers suffer a big loss.
After the worst loss of Ben Johnson’s tenure in Chicago, the Bears now wait to see if Caleb Williams can return, while Montez Sweat get dealt a two game suspension. Jahmyr Gibbs passes Barry Sanders for the most touchdowns in NFL history by a player under 25 in Detroit’s win, The Packers lose…
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Bears are favorites at Lambeau?! Plus is it too Late for Dan Campbell to save the Lions defense?
The Bears head into Lambeau Field as road favorites for the first time since 2006, The Packers lose their best defender just as rivalry week begins, The Lions get torched again in Carolina, while The Vikings stay unbeaten while barely scoring any points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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FIRST AND NORTH: Case Keenum goes OFF, Packers hear boo birds, and J.J. Mccarthy gets BOUNCED
Case Keenum turned back the clock for a statement game against the Eagles moving Chicago to 2-1. Jahmyr Gibbs is proving he's worth every penny of his new extension, while the Packers got booed out of their own building and The Vikings stay unbeaten but trade former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy...
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Breaking News as the Bears Play the QB Shuffle, while the Packers Suffer a Big Blow
Tyson Bagent's surprise trip to concussion protocol has thrown the Bears' Monday night plans into question... The Lions' defense has cratered putting real heat on the Detroit to fix it fast. Green Bay's offensive line took its worst hit yet, and Minnesota gets its starting quarterback back. Learn...
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The Bears Drop a 59 Piece in Week One, While the Packers Drop the Ball.
The Bears have the highest-scoring opener in franchise history, but have work to do The Lions needed a two-point conversion in overtime to escape with a 31-30 win over the Saints. The Packers locked up tight end Tucker Kraft on a four-year extension before kickoff, then allowed 22 unanswered…
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IT'S WEEK ONE!!!! Will Caleb have his go-to receiver? Plus... Packers v. Vikings in week one
The NFL is back! But the Bears could be down some big bodies for the opener... the Kyler Murray era begins in Minnesota against a Packers team looking for an identity while the Lions have what could be a must see game against New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Kyler Gordon cramping Chicago's plans while Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy might not even be a QB 2.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles said only "I don't know" when asked whether he expects Kyler Gordon to play this season. The Packers placed running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list. The Lions start the season with two secondary starters on PUP while JJ McCarthy made the…
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Bears go retro for the Nike rivalry drop while the Lions' look like Carolina | 1st & North
Rivalry Uni's are unveiled and reaction is... mixed. Ben Johnson put his starters on the field against the Bengals and nobody in that locker room was happy about a preseason loss. The Lions come out with the W but the offensive line is still a fluid situation. Green Bay got its first win since...
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Undrafted underdog steals the show in Bears blowout win | 1st andNorth
Kaden Davis shines for Chicago with a standout performance in their preseason win, while the Lions monitor strong defensive line play, the Packers watch kicker Trey Smack build confidence, and the Vikings lean on their run game behind Kyler Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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The Bears and Darnell Wright make NFL History, plus Jahmyr Gibbs demands Bijan Robinson cash
The Bears lose Coby Bryant for eight to ten weeks but lock up Darnell Wright with a record extension, while the Lions watch Jahmyr Gibbs wait for a new deal. The Packers welcome back tight end Tucker Kraft as Zach Tom changes his last name. The Vikings deal with two QB's riding the struggle bus...
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The Bears' $40 million man can't stay on the field as training practice gets underway | 1st and North
Training camp is officially here, and the Bears enter Year 2 under Ben Johnson with massive expectations—and immediate headaches. Dan Campbell turns up the heat in Detroit after missing the postseason, and Kevin O'Connell promises a much more physical camp out in Minnesota, and we update the…
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Caleb Williams or Jared Goff? And who will win NFC North? | 1st and North
Is Caleb Williams ready to take the Bears from a playoff team to a legitimate Super Bowl contender? We tackle the tough schedule ahead in the NFL's brutal Black and Blue division. Over in Green Bay, the Packers lock up Devante Wyatt to a massive extension while navigating a kicker battle, and...
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Caleb Williams’ Rise & Jordan Love’s Fall: NFL QB Rankings Shakeup | 1st and North
This week on First in North, host Devan Kaney is joined by Dan Miller, Lily Zhao and Ammad Hicks to break down ESPN's new Top-10 quarterback rankings. The crew debates whether Caleb Williams rightfully earned the number 10 spot ahead of Jordan Love after his late-game heroics, and dives into…
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A Super Bowl champ isn't buying the Caleb Williams hype, while Da Pope gets a gift from Caleb
1st & North: Unpacking a wild media take labeling Caleb Williams as "Kyler Murray with more hype". Plus, PFF drops their QB rankings and somehow puts Jordan Love at #6 while leaving Jared Goff out to dry at #16. Finally, why Caleb Williams sent a 'secret' jersey to the Vatican. 00:00:00 Open...
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Lions cut a former first rounder after a felony arrest and the Bears rise in receiver rankings | 1st & North
On this episode of "1st & North:" The Bears are headed to the Hallmark channel, Terrion Arnold goes from pink suits to a felony arrest in Detroit, the Packers receivers get no love and the Vikings QB room is no closer to a clear number one. 00:00 – Midwest Heatwaves & Training Camp Prep 00:19 –...
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Bears Training Camp Dates revealed while 2028 Olympics could get some NFL company | 1st & North
NFC North teams are officially prepping for training camp next month! We dive into Kyler Murray “drinking from a firehose” while mastering Kevin O'Connell's complex system , Tucker Kraft’s incredibly speedy recovery ahead of Week 1 , and why the Lions are the only team in the division skipping...
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Caleb is done 'drowning,' and Ryan Pace returns to the NFC North | 1st & North
Caleb Williams is officially done "drowning" in the Bears offense, while Kyler Murray is over in Minnesota trying to learn a playbook. Plus, the Vikings make a hilariously nostalgic front office hire, Green Bay finds comfort in being quiet, and Detroit builds a brand new "People Mover" on the...
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Micah Parsons professes his love for Caleb Williams, as the Bears may be packing for Indiana | 1st & North
The Bears officially shift their stadium focus to Hammond, Indiana, the Packers Micah Parson heaps praise on Caleb Williams, the Vikings new GM has his work cut out for him, and Dan Campbell deals with severe uncertainty in the secondary. 00:00 Welcome to First and North: No Pads, Big Opinions...
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OTA's kick off in the NFC North but the Packers are already hurting | 1st & North
OTAs are officially underway, and the division is already dripping with drama. This week, the crew breaks down the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy quarterback battle in Minnesota, why the Lions are panicking about their safety depth, and whether the Packers can survive a month without Micah…
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Jordan Love better than Caleb Williams? Plus... A deep dive into schedule predictions | 1st & North
This week on "1st & North"... one Bears stadium plan has a stinky problem, the NFC North QB rankings are all over the place, the pundits put their record predictions out, and the Packers coach is throwin' em back on stage. CHAPTERS: [00:00] Chicago Bears Stadium Update: Arlington Heights vs....
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Final 2026 schedule predictions, Vikings WR trio, Bears Center battle | 1st & North
This week on "1st & North:" The blockbuster matchups to watch for in the NFL schedule release, The Bears plan to coach their way to pressuring the QB, Micah Parsons is on the mend, Amon-Ra St. Brown finds new ways to stay motivated in Detroit, the Packer’s kick their kicker to the curb, the...
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Bears get lots of prime-time love, post-draft power rankings & latest on Vikings GM search | 1st & North
On this episode of "1st & North:" The Bears get the post draft power ranking crown, but could face a brutal schedule next season while Detroit gets set to rebuild their O-Line. The Packers prove Jordan Love is a big draw for coaches, and the Vikings drop to #28 in their pre-season power rankings....
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Draft aftermath: Bears snag a 'violent' safety while Lions build in the trenches | 1st & North
The Bears let the board come to them for a "violent" safety, the Packers trade up for a kicker, the Lions' obsession with grit in the trenches, and did the Vikings reach for a possibly injury headache in the first round? [00:00] Open [00:27] Lions Go Lab-Grown: Blake Miller & The Trench Culture...
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NFL Draft is just days away... which way are the Bears leaning at pick 25? | 1st & North
Caleb Williams enters year two under Johnson’s hard coaching and Kyler Murray official lands in Minnesota to push J.J. McCarthy, the NFC North is becoming an arms race. We’re breaking down the Detroit O-line changes, the Packers' receiving corps evolution, and why the Giants just blew up the top…
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Caleb Williams? Top 5 scariest QB to face... plus are the Lions NOT drafting O Line? | 1st & North
This week on "1st & North:" Nine days out from the draft and things are getting interesting. Caleb Williams gets voted a Top 5 Scariest QB, the Lions play salary cap Tetris, the Packers' revamped wideout room, and is the Vikings’ defense ready to protect Kyler Murray? Plus, did Shaq really just...
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Do the bears have the best offense in the league? Dexter Lawrence could land in NFC North | 1st & North
On this episode of "1st & North": From Michigan’s National Title victory to Caleb Williams’ potential to lead the NFL’s #1 offense, we’re breaking down the biggest storylines across the NFC North. We dive into the Dexter Lawrence trade rumors, the Lions’ O-line luxury with Penei Sewell and the...
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NFL owners meetings latest: Lions want refund, Packers upset with LaFleur | 1st & North
On this episode of "1st & North," big changes from the NFL owners meetings, the Bears need to shore up their offensive line, Matt LaFleur tries to fix his failing grade in the locker room, the Vikings are stuck in a game of quarterback musical chairs, and the Lions want a refund from their…
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Mock drafts shape the North, plus Caleb Williams compared to MJ | 1st & North
This week on "1st & North," our NFC North insiders break down the latest mock drafts, a former Bears says Caleb Williams has that MJ quality, the Packers mourn a Green Bay legend and things get emotional for two former Vikings. Plus, should NFL Players be playing flag football? Learn more about...
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Bears reset secondary, Vikings add QB and Maxx Crosby to NFC North? | | 1st & North
On this episode of “1st & North,” a new QB in Minnesota means the NFC North now has three former No. 1 picks under center. The Bears scrap their secondary, and the league may be saying it was a good idea. Plus, could the name “Lambeau Field” be a thing of the past, and how does Pacheco fit into…
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Major NFC North changes, every free agency move explained | 1st and North
On this episode of “1st & North,” free agents are cashing in all over the North. Plus, the Bears lose a defensive star, the Lions get centered, the Vikings play the quarterback carousel and the Packers ship a QB out of Green Bay. 00:00 Open 00:33 Receiver Kalif Raymond signs a one-year deal with...
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Bears star Drew Dalman retires at 27! Plus: Is Aaron Rodgers headed to the Vikings?
On this episode of 1st & North, the Bears are hit with backbreaking news as the Lions move on from a fan favorite. Meanwhile, the Vikings scramble to clear cap space, raising the question: is a new QB (potentially Aaron Rodgers) on the horizon? Plus, the Packers brass break down a long list of...
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Will the Crosby-Caleb bromance bring the superstar to Chicago? | 1st & North
On this episode of 1st & North… THE MAXX CROSBY SWEEPSTAKES IS ON! Or is it? What are the chances we see him in a Bears uniform? Plus, the North unloads on the “Indiana Bears.” The Packers hold the number one free agent in the league, but where will he go? Detroit has line questions, and the...
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Bears eye big defensive addition after Seahawks Super Bowl win | 1st & North
On this episode of “1st & North,” the Bears are contemplating a major offseason move that could push them toward elite status. We also break down whether Jordan Love got dissed by national media, why the Vikings may be feeling QB remorse and how the Lions plan to revamp their offense after…
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Bears coaching shakeup, Belichick called out and Super Bowl predictions | 1st & North
On 1st & North, the Vikings give their GM the boot and it might be a job nobody wants. The Bears are starting to feel the cost of success, the Packers are bringing the core back and the Lions are still licking their wounds. Plus, a Hall of Fame shocker before Sunday’s big game predictions. 00:00...
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Ben Johnson as coach of the year? 1st & North makes the case
It’s the quiet week before the Super Bowl, but there’s nothing quiet about the NFC North. Coaches are on the move across the division, one key Bears coach stays put and the 1st & North team makes a strong case for Ben Johnson as coach of the year. Plus, awards debates heat up, Detroit drama…
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Bears’ (almost) miracle, coaching moves & a surprise championship pick | 1st & North
On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the anatomy of the miracle catch that nearly extended the Bears’ magical season. We assess which players and coaches are leaving and joining the NFC North, examine why NFL head coaches often have such short shelf...
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Bears set for Rams showdown as Packers coach faces heat | 1st & North
On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders break down the Bears’ comeback win over the Packers. Up next, the Bears host the Rams at home. Plus, questions swirl about the Packers coach’s future, the Vikings face more offseason drama and the Lions’ owner gets real...
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Bears–Packers rivalry goes playoff mode | 1st & North
Bears. Packers. Playoffs. Need we say more? On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders preview the rivalry showdown, break down changes for both teams, examine the Lions’ needs after a disappointing season, and discuss whether the Vikings could be losing players…
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What’s next for the Bears and a wild NFC playoff picture | 1st & North
On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders break down the latest from around the division. The Bears fall in a shootout against San Francisco, raising the question of who they could face in the first round of the playoffs. Plus, there may be a quarterback...
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NFC North reacts after crazy Bears win, Lions loss and Pro Bowl news | 1st & North
On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down a wild week around the division. The Bears stun the Packers, sending fans into a frenzy after DJ Moore’s touchdown, while Green Bay looks for answers on how to bounce back. The panel also dives into the Lions’...
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Bears take care of business, Packers lose a star, JJ shines for Vikings | 1st and North
On this episode of "1st & North," the Bears do exactly what they’re supposed to do against bad teams — win. Meanwhile, the Packers not only lose in Denver, they lose a superstar, shaking their entire identity. In Minnesota, JJ McCarthy shows why he was drafted so high, and the Lions scramble to...
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1st and North | Bears-Packers Rivalry Renewed
This week on 1st and North, the Bears stumble but reignite a rivarly as chill runs through a postgame handshake, Packers have their work cut out for them the rest of the way, Lions get their groove back, and the pride of LaGrange Park shines for Minnesota. 01:25 The Bears ultimately fall but show...
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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…
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Bears on top! NFC North insiders react to division shake-up
The first-place Chicago Bears are the talk of the NFC North! On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and our NFC North insiders break down a wild week around the division — from the Lions’ playoff slip to J.J. McCarthy’s struggles and Josh Jacobs’ injury concerns in Green Bay. Are the…
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Bears tied for first in NFC North — can Caleb Williams keep the streak alive?
The Bears are tied for first place, and Caleb Williams is willing them to victory! On this week’s “First & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the Bears’ incredible win, the Packers’ head coach controversy, the Vikings’ costly mistakes, and how the Lions’ offense found new life...
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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…
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Bears biggest problem isn’t Caleb Williams | 1st & North
On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the Bears’ biggest issue — and it’s not QB Caleb Williams. Plus, Aaron Rodgers gets a wake-up call from his old team, rumors swirl around injuries in Minnesota, and the Lions hit their bye week riding high before a…
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Bears win four straight, Packers practice in an airport, Vikings stumble | 1st & North
On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders break down a wild week across the division. The Bears win their fourth straight, and it feels different this year. The Lions shut down the Bucs, the Packers practiced in the airport, and the Vikings ran into a buzzsaw....
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NFC North breakdown: Bears’ walk-off thriller, Detroit throwing punches, Packers’ defense disappears
On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis, alongside NFC North insiders, breaks down how the Chicago Bears turned their run game around. Plus, the Detroit Lions are literally throwing punches after a loss to the Chiefs, the Packers defense can’t hold up for four quarters, and the Vikings are...
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NFC North breakdown: Bears catch a break, Lions keep winning, Addison in trouble
On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis, alongside NFC North insiders, breaks down the latest across the division. The Bears were on a bye while David Montgomery shines in Detroit and Jordan Addison stirs up drama in Minnesota. Plus, are the Lions emerging as a Super Bowl favorite? 00:00...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
1st & North is Fox Chicago’s weekly deep dive into all things NFC North. From Bears breakdowns to coaching chatter and player storylines, the show covers everything fans are talking about each week. With insight from Fox affiliates in Milwaukee, Detroit, and Minneapolis, 1st & North brings a full-division perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Expect smart analysis, strong opinions and plenty of debate as the show breaks down the biggest games, moments and moves across the NFC North.
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