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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September 08, 2026 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.

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September 01, 2026 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 Vikings' roster but may not even be the backup QB.

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August 25, 2026 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 December and walked out healthy. And Minnesota's defense spent two days torturing the Ravens while the offense tried to figure out who QB2 is.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Nike Rivalry Jerseys Drop (Dan Is Colorblind)
4:36 Bears Fall to Bengals, Secondary Questions Pile Up
6:24 Lions Take Care of Business vs. Commanders
8:30 Packers Beat Broncos, Stay Healthy
9:53 Flores' Defense Torments the Ravens
12:28 Wentz or McCarthy: Who's the Safer QB2?
13:14 Ben Johnson Still Isn't Sold at Left Tackle
15:23 LaFleur vs. LaFleur in Green Bay
17:32 Is Kareem Hunt Headed to Detroit?
19:05 Nixon vs. Cissé for Packers CB1
19:44 Vikings Secondary After the Jamal Adams Injury
21:37 Bears Roster Bubble: RB3 and the Edge
22:28 Is Joe Scruggs the Answer at Center?

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August 18, 2026 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.

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August 04, 2026 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 early in practice.

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July 29, 2026 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 Micah Parsons injury timeline.

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July 21, 2026 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 Minnesota tries to figure out if Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy gives them any hope of defying the odds.

Chapter Markers
00:00:00 Open
00:00:23 – Training Camp Countdown: Intro & Round-the-Horn Offseason Stories
00:00:40 – Lions Line Makeover: Blake Miller & Penei Sewell’s Switch to Left Tackle
00:01:35 – Minnesota's Quarterback Carousel: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Drama
00:03:14 – Packers Pass Rush & Kicker Drama: Life After Micah Parsons & The Trace Smack Gamble
00:04:56 – Bears Contender Status: Can Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson Handle the League's Hardest Division?
00:05:31 – Green Bay Secures Devante Wyatt: Breaking Down the 3-Year, $57M Deal
00:06:48 – Minnesota’s Offensive Uncertainty: Jonathan Gannon’s Defense Prep & Running Back Platoons
00:09:02 – ESPN Top 10 Position Lists: Detroit Dominates while Minnesota Gets Disrespected
00:10:04 – Detroit's High Expectations: Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown & Secondary Concerns
00:11:33 – NFL Top 100 Debate: Will Caleb Williams or Jared Goff Rank Higher Than Jordan Love (#72)?

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July 14, 2026 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 Jordan Love’s shocking slide down the NFL's Top 100 player list. Plus, a wild update from Las Vegas reveals that heavy money is flooding the Westgate Superbook, placing the Chicago Bears as top ticket-holders to win the division, the NFC, the Super Bowl, and even predicting Caleb Williams to pull off a historic MVP run! Finally, the team reacts to a massive slide for Lamar Jackson.

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July 07, 2026 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
00:00:16 – World Cup Exit Blues: Reaping the aftermath of the U.S. Men's National Team’s flat performance.
00:02:48 – Shifting the Calendar: How the condensed NFL Combine and free agency schedule ruins late nights in Indy.
00:05:03 – Caleb Williams Under Fire: Reacting to Mark Harris calling the Bears QB "Kyler Murray with more height".
00:08:13 – PFF QB Rankings Shock: Jordan Love flies into the top ten while Jared Goff gets disrespected at 16.
00:10:42 – Assessing Kyler Murray: Is 21st a fair spot for Minnesota's projected starter?
00:12:48 – Roster Power Rankings: Analyzing the division's projected starting lineups.
00:13:37 – Detroit's Firepower: Jahmyr Gibbs' historical stats and why the Lions missed the top 5.
00:14:46 – Green Bay's Elite Fringe: Navigating the early-season absences of Micah Parsons and Tucker Kraft.
00:15:42 – Bears O-Line Hype: Why a rank of 17 feels too low for Caleb Williams' supporting cast.
00:17:02 – Minnesota Reality Check: Splitting the field with a question-mark offense at 22.
00:18:11 – Division X-Factors: Blake Miller's move, Trace Smack's lone leg, and Will Fries' health.
00:22:52 – Da Pope Drama: Caleb Williams gifts the Vatican an accidental rivalry jersey leak.

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June 30, 2026 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 – Lions Cut First-Round Rookie Terrion Arnold Following Arrest
00:36 – NFL Top 100: Montez Sweat Snags #91, First Double-Digit Sack Season
06:15 – NFL Top 100: Lions LB Jack Campbell Hits #88 After All-Pro Season
08:13 – Contract Watch: Will Tucker Kraft Command Bigger Money Than Kyle Pitts?
09:31 – Minnesota’s QB Drama: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Rep Split
13:34 – Sam Darnold Talks Business & Minnesota's Rumored One-Year Offer
16:32 – Bill Barnwell's Skill Group Rankings: Average Packers & Rising Bears
21:30 – Justin Jefferson’s Window & The Rest of the Vikings' Weapons
23:38 – Detroit’s #1 Ranked Offense & Protecting Jared Goff
25:16 – Bears Team Up with Hallmark Channel for a Christmas Love Story
26:21 – Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson's Daily Meetings For Year Two

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FAQs about 1st & North:

How many episodes does 1st & North have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.