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 eac... more

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May 26, 2026 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 Parsons. Plus, we look at Caleb Williams’ demand for the number one offense and Aaron Rodgers' reunion tour in Pittsburgh.

00:00 Intro: OTAs Kick Off in the NFC North
00:34 Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Battle: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy
03:11 Detroit Lions Pass Rush: Derek Moore & Aidan Hutchinson
04:49 Green Bay Packers Edge Depth & Micah Parsons' Injury Rehab
06:02 Jonathan Gannon's New Defensive Scheme in Green Bay
06:33 Chicago Bears D-Line Solutions & Pass Rush Improvement
08:38 Detroit Lions Secondary Concerns: Kirby Joseph & Bryan Branch Injuries
10:35 Kyler Murray & Justin Jefferson Chemistry Potential
12:11 Green Bay Packers Offense: Tucker Kraft Recovery & Luke Musgrave Opportunity
13:34 Detroit Lions Offensive Line Changes & Left Guard Position Battle
16:18 Minnesota Vikings Safety Outlook: Awaiting Harrison Smith's Decision
17:40 Chicago Bears Continuity: Caleb Williams' Year 3 Expectations
18:32 OTA Players to Watch: Trey Smack, Alim McNeill, & Jacoby Thomas
19:58 National Focus: Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy's Steelers Reunion

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May 19, 2026 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. Hammond, Indiana, and the looming legislative deadline.
[01:33] Minnesota Selected to Host 2028 NFL Draft: The crew breaks down what a draft in the Twin Cities will look like and local traditions to expect.
[03:38] Green Bay Packers Schedule Breakdown: Analyzing Green Bay’s six primetime/standalone games and the challenges of short rest weeks.
[05:33] Detroit Lions Schedule Analysis: Looking at Detroit’s Munich trip, a tough three-game stretch in 11 days, and a brutal divisional road stretch to end the year.
[06:59] Minnesota Vikings Record Predictions: Ahmad hypes up a potential 12-win season if Kyler Murray wins the starting quarterback job.
[09:40] Chicago Bears Schedule & 12-Win Hype: Cassie breaks down the Bears' maximum allowed primetime games and tough holiday matchups.
[12:12] Lions & Packers Record Predictions: Dan and Brandon explain why good teams win 10 games without committing to early-May numbers.
[13:57] Top 10 QB Rankings Spark Outrage: Reacting to Colin Cowherd putting Caleb Williams at number three over MVP winners.
[17:18] Dan Orlovsky’s NFC North QB Rankings: The crew debates Orlovsky ranking Jared Goff and Jordan Love as a clear top tier.
[21:54] Justin Jefferson on the Vikings QB Battle: Breaking down the dynamic between Kyler Murray and rookie J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota.
[23:11] Outro: Matt LaFleur Shotguns Beers at Lambeau Field: Packers head coach joins Luke Combs on stage to win back some player approval.

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May 12, 2026 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 Vikings' have a scary Wide Receiving core.

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May 05, 2026 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.
[00:00] Cassie Carlson’s Big Promotion: Chicago’s New Sports Director
[01:49] Post-Draft Power Rankings: Bears Slide, Seattle Surges
[02:40] Lions Draft Analysis: Building the "Mean" Machine
[05:54] Packers Rookie Report: Jordan Love’s Magnetism & Tyrod Taylor
[07:43] Vikings Disrespect? Ranked 28th and Searching for a GM
[09:51] Detroit’s "No-Show" Policy: Why the Lions Skipped Rookie Minicamp
[12:44] Green Bay’s New DC: Jonathan Gannon Takes Over
[15:00] Jack Campbell Stays Put & Terrion Arnold Injury Update
[18:39] 2026 Schedule Leaks: Bears Primetime Takeover?
[22:41] Malik Willis’ Nightmare First Pitch in Miami

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April 28, 2026 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
[03:17] Vikings Take a Swing: Caleb Banks & The Injury Gamble
[05:39] Bears Snag the "Steel": Dylan Thieneman's Violent Versatility
[07:50] Packers' Passive Strategy: Micah Parsons & The Age 20 Corner
[09:53] Michigan Connection: Lions Find Hutchinson’s Edge Partner
[12:18] Special Teams Drama: Green Bay Drafts "Smack" to Replace McManus
[13:32] Grading the North: "The Big Citrus" & Vikings’ Wideout Woes
[16:08] Cap Casualties: Why the Vikings Traded Jonathan Renard
[18:50] Free Agency Forecast: Jauan Jennings & The Lions' Linebacker Hole
[21:26] Bears D-Line Concerns: Ben Johnson’s Coaching Projection
[23:30] Post-Draft Perks: Free Ketchup & Wisconsin Cheese Curds

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April 21, 2026 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 of the draft for everyone in the North.

[00:00] Football Is Back: NFC North Offseason Workouts Begin
[00:48] "World Champion" Ambitions: Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s Year 2
[02:10] The USC Connection: Caleb Williams’ L.A. Workouts with Odunze & Loveland
[02:44] Vikings Shakeup: Kyler Murray Arrives to Push J.J. McCarthy
[03:51] QB1 in Jeopardy? Justin Jefferson Reacts to the New Vikings Room
[06:48] Packers Evolution: Matthew Golden Emerges as Dobbs & Wicks Exit
[09:05] Lions O-Line Overhaul: Jared Goff Reacts to Major Personnel Changes
[11:58] Rivalry Heat: High Schoolers vs. Packers on the Tailgate Tour
[14:10] Trade Alert: Giants Swap Dexter Lawrence for Bengals’ No. 10 Pick
[15:47] Lions’ Draft Strategy: Will Brad Holmes Throw Another Curveball?
[19:06] Vikings’ "Win Now" Draft: Targeting Defensive Tackle at 18
[20:57] Bears at Pick 25: Trading Up for a Safety or Staying Agile?
[22:42] The Iceman Feud: Caleb Williams vs. Drake’s Packers Jacket

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April 14, 2026 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 offer to pay for a random fan's wedding?

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April 07, 2026 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 latest mock draft.
00:00 - Michigan’s National Title & Dusty May Buzz
01:50 - Dexter Lawrence Trade Rumors: Could he land in Green Bay?
04:35 - Vikings WR Depth: Time for a veteran homecoming?
05:32 - Penei Sewell Flipping Sides? Lions’ O-Line Luxury
06:53 - Bears Stadium Saga: Moving to Indiana or Arlington Heights?
09:02 - "Packers South" in Miami: Hafley Returns to Lambeau
11:31 - Mock Draft Madness: Lions, Vikings, and Bears’ New Protection
15:53 - Defining Roles: Matt LaFleur’s Proactive Offense Shift
17:54 - Can Caleb Williams Lead the NFL’s #1 Offense?
19:25 - Kirk Cousins’ Masterclass: The New Face of the Raiders
21:07 - Rehab Races: Tucker Kraft vs. Micah Parsons

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March 31, 2026 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 retired center.

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March 24, 2026 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?

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FAQs about 1st & North:

How many episodes does 1st & North have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.