On this episode of "1st and North," the NFL is buzzing with excitement following Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement announcement! We've got the breaking news. Then, Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the big cuts happening in the NFC North, who is on the team and who is on the street. There's also news on Jordan Love's injury status, and the Bears are still seeking protection for Caleb Williams. Plus, where the NFC North stands in a writer's Super Bowl tiers.

00:00 Open

00:31 Are the Vikings looking to trade for a fill-in wide receiver?

04:23 Detroit ditches a backup QB... will the Packers pick him up?

04:51 Is there any concern Jordan Love will start week one for Green Bay?

10:13 The Bears still need help on the O-line...

11:30 Bagent is singing after a big signing for the Bears...

15:19 Two Lions land in the top 100...

16:50 Ben Johnson about tricks up his sleeve for his former team in Detroit...

19:02 Breaking down where the North lands in 'Super Bowl tiers'

24:13 A Taylor and Travis love affair...

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On this episode of “First and North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the latest buzz in the division: Can the Bears keep the momentum going after their shutout against the Bills? Bears Coach Ben Johnson even cracked a smile! Aidan Hutchinson is turning heads in Detroit with his standout practice sessions. There's buzz about whether Jordan Love will be back for the Packers in Week One. And could Micah Parsons be heading to the NFC North?

00:00 Open

00:32 The Bears throw a preseason shutout

03:50 Bears coach Ben Johnson actually cracks a smile

09:15 Aidan Hutchinson dominating in practice in Detroit

10:39 Will Jordan Love be back for the pack in week one?

14:49 Micah Parsons... is it possible he's traded to the NFC North?

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On this episode of "1st & North," the Packers face challenges as QB Jordan Love undergoes a hand procedure, while injuries continue to pile up across the NFC North. Meanwhile, Caleb Williams impresses at practice despite not playing in the first pre-season game, Detroit's QB2 battle heats up, and Packers rookie Matthew Golden surprises his grandma with a new home.

00:00 Open

00:33 Packers QB Jordan Love has 'Procedure' on his hand

03:42 Vikings J.J. McCarthy gets emotional before first preseason game

05:24 Caleb Williams doesn't play... but puts in WORK at practice

06:30 Serious Injury Ends Lions preseason game early

08:48 Packers help Justin Fields look great

09:50 Injuries piling up in Minnesota

10:50 The battle for QB2 in Detroit

12:59 Lions Wide Receivers stepping up...

16:45 How's Justin Jefferson in Minnesota?

17:52 Green Bay Needs to invest in Bubble wrap for their players

19:01 A bold national prediction puts Caleb on top

21:41 Green Bay rookie changes his Grandmother's life

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On this episode of “First and North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the Hall of Fame weekend, including some heartfelt acceptance speeches and a dud on the field from the Lions. We go around the North getting injury updates, check in on an unhappy Micah Parsons, and a rant from an ESPN broadcaster about Packers fans you don't want to miss.

00:00 Open

00:38 Five turnovers?!?!!Lions fall flat at Hall of Fame Game

01:56 Dan Campbell's ultimatum to Lions Players. Hang on or get gone...

03:55 Touching moment when Sharpe brothers become first brothers both in Hall of Fame

06:35 Jared Allen's heartfelt message for his family at Hall of Fame acceptance

09:55 Caleb catching hate online, drawing Trubisky and Fields comparisons.

12:30 Nate Hobbs hobbled from surgery

15:20 Big beef over the NFL's top 100 players

16:25 Lou's bold choice for Defensive Player of the Year

17:42 Micah Parsons wants out of Dallas. Will anybody pay him?

23:14 David Kaplan calls out Packers fans in Wisconsin

24:57 A Mom's shows up her son with the football

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On this episode of "1st and North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders discuss Caleb Williams's slow start at Bears training camp, other training camps getting chippy (especially in Detroit), and whether the Packers are better off without President Mark Murphy. Then, a new Bear is already throwing stones at the Vikings, and there's speculation that the Packers' new uniforms might have been stolen from the Illini—what do you think?

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Football is back! On this training camp edition of “1st & North,” we preview the NFC North teams: the Lions face a year of reckoning with some debating if their Super Bowl window has been closed, while Bears' Ben Johnson aims to build dynasties. The Packers see Jordan Love drop in NFL Top 100 rankings and invest big in Zach Tom, with a player calling a Bears win "lucky." We also provide a legal update on Vikings WR Jordan Addison and analyze NFC North roster rankings.

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On this episode of '1st & North,' Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down questions and concerns before rookies report to camp, concerns over contract holdouts, and a top ten QB list raising a lot of eyebrows. Is Commanders’ Jayden Daniels really better than Eagles’ Jalen Hurts? Then, Netflix breaks down a trick play that broke the Bears, and the Lions big concerns about their new center. Plus, can J.J. McCarthy lead the Vikings? And the Packers may have a legit WR1.

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List season continues on "1st & North!” In this episode, Fox Chicago’s Cassie Carlson and NFC North insiders talk about the Best Offensive Weapons rankings in the NFL, how the Bears' offensive line ranks in the NFC North, and who the most overpaid players in the division are. Then, Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel and Lions' Sam LaPorta crack the NFL Top 100 Players list. Was it well-earned? Plus, Kirk Cousins opens up about leaving the Vikings in the Netflix series "Quarterback."

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It's list season in the offseason! On this episode of "1st and North," Fox 32's Cassie Carlson and NFC North insiders debate the ceiling and floor of Caleb Williams and JJ McCarthy, discuss where NFC North QBs rank in the NFL, and Jared Goff breaks down what it means to be a Detroit Lion.

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On this episode of "1st and North," sports anchor Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders talk about Caleb Williams throwing shade at Packers fans and discuss whether the Lions could have won the Super Bowl if fully healthy. They also preview Netflix's "Quarterback" series starring Detroit QB Jared Goff and debate Pro Football Focus's rankings of the best NFL duos by position group. Plus, Aaron Rodgers announces this season will "pretty sure" be his last, and be sure to catch the viral video of Joe Burrow's unexpected baseball throw.

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