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.

00:00 – Open

1:02 – The Lions handle the Bucs with ease

1:25 – Why the Lions needed to lose against the Chiefs last week

2:09–2:44 – Inside the Lions locker room after big MNF win

2:44–5:22 – More impressed with Gibbs or the Lions’ defense?

5:22–6:45 – The Packers handed a five-hour flight delay

6:45–8:20 – Tucker Kraft: future FOX 6 reporter?

8:55–9:49 – Eagles fly past Vikings

9:49–10:35 – Wentz named starter vs. Chargers

10:35–11:46 – Do the Vikings have QB regrets?

11:46–12:39 – The Bears are four and two again — why this year is different

12:39–14:00 – Ben Johnson blunt about offense

14:28–16:25 – Detroit’s Jared Goff… and Mumford & Sons?

16:25–17:15 – The Vikings could get a boost from the bench this week

17:18–18:20 – They’re on top, but the Packers still have a lot to prove

18:20–19:59 – The Lions may not be peaking yet

19:59–21:32 – The Bears are slowly fixing problems

21:32–23:12 – The Vikings get hit with racist garbage

24:00–25:23 – Aaron Rodgers’ take on the Packers this week

25:24–26:04 – Vikings visit Chargers for TNF

26:05–26:26 – The Bears may have to face Lamar Jackson

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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 on the mend.

00:00 Open

00:47 The NFC North — the only conference where every team has a winning record

01:31 The Bears have Lou Canellis pounding his chest with pride

03:15 The Bears flip the script and move the ball on the ground

04:20 Ben Johnson gets loud

04:55 The refs and Patrick Mahomes light up the Lions

06:37 Josh Jacobs puts the Packers on his back

07:40 J.J. McCarthy’s slow return to the field in Minnesota

09:10 Detroit’s Brian Branch throwing punches on national TV — and explains why

10:20 Are Branch’s days numbered in Detroit?

12:17 Vikings licking their wounds

14:00 Packers defense disappears in the second half — and it could be lack of conditioning

15:58 Detroit injury wrap-up

18:34 The Vikings line can’t protect any quarterback

19:57 Four reasons the Bears run game suddenly came to life

22:26 Breaking down next week’s matchups

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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 Where do the Bears sit in the standings?

01:00 The Lions love teams with a losing record

02:15 The Vikes makeshift line somehow pull out the W

3:45 The Packers have a habit of letting bad teams hang around, and it's cost them

4:30 Ben Johnson is NOT singing the bye week blues

05:19 David Montgomery has his coach dropping the F-bomb... in a good way

06:15 Canellis vs. Campbell in a sports anchor battle!

06:20 More reasons the Bears should have kept Montgomery

07:20 The dynamic duo running things in Detroit

08:43 Jordan Addison crosses the line with coaches again in Minnesota

11:15 How many more chances will Addison get with the Vikings?

13:35 The Vikings are licking their wounds... will the bye week help?

15:15 Catastrophic errors from Packers Special Teams

16:39 The Lions secondary is hurtin' for certain

18:53 How Ben Johnson plans to fix The Bears run game... on Offense AND Defense

20:08 Justin Jefferson.. Does he make the final call on the Vikings QB?

21:44 Blocked kicks, goal line goofs, violence from coaches... what's going on in the NFL?

24 :18 Joe Flacco moves to Cleveland

24:49 Breaking down this weeks games

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On this episode of "1st & North:" The Bears pull out a close win — but still have plenty to improve. The Packers finish in a tie with Dallas — raising the question, how do you put a stop to ties in the NFL? Plus, bye week blues for both the Bears and Packers — will the break help in the long run? And why are the Packers still favored to win the division?

00:00 Open

00:25 Standings in the NFC North

00:40 Lions Put up 34 Points Against A Tough D

02:05 The Bears Pull Out A Tight One... and Ben Johnson is AMPED

03:12 Bears Run Defense... Atrocious

04:20 Packers Play to a Tie. Who are the Real Packers?

05:37 Carson Wentz and the Vikings Fall Apart in Ireland

07:00 Will J.J.Mccarthy be back for the Vikings this Week?

08:02 Micah Parsons is NOT Happy with the Packers Effort

09:25 Lions Lines are the Envy of the League

11:24 Hutchinson is Looking Like A Game Changer Again

11:51 Can the Packers fix Their Their Defense after allowing 436 yards?

12:56 Vikings Wide Receivers Come to Life Despite Loss

14:43 The Packers Still the Favorite to Win Division

15:35 Packers piling on problems with penalties

17:13 Lions Limping into week 5

19:31 Vikings O Line on life support

21:23 Bears Need the Bye to get Healthy

22:39 Creative ways to make sure NO game ends in a tie

25:12 Previewing Week 5 in the North

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On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders ask if Jordan Love’s job is on the line in Green Bay. Plus, the Lions continue to dominate, the Bears celebrate a big win over Dallas, and there may be a quarterback controversy brewing in Minnesota. We break down the latest injury updates, locker room moments, and Micah Parsons’ return to Dallas.

00:00 Open

00:34 Are the Lions the team to beat in the North?

02:43 Troy Aikman's Strange Compliment for Lions Coach Dan Campbell

03:51 Former Bear David Montgomery's Impact in Detroit

04:36 Packers Beatdown by the Browns

06:22 Whats' the Biggest Problem for the Packers?

07:12 An Epic Locker Room Celebration in Chicago

09:25 Lou Canellis' Four AM Meal

09:52 The Isaiah Rodgers Game in Minnesota

10:42 When McCarthy Comes Back, Will He Start Under Center in Minnesota?

13:22 Big Injuries and Big Returns for the Vikings

15:16 Did the Packers Make a Mistake Letting Zack Tom Play?

16:27 Surgery for Jaylon Johnson... but He May Be Back for the Bears

18:22 The Lions Offensive Line Dominates

20:37 The Vikings Unreal Record in Europe

21:27 The Lions Take on Cleveland's Tough D

22:51 Micah Parson Makes his Return to Dallas

23:41 The Bears... Underdog Again!

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On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down all the key moments and storylines from Week 2 of the season. Is Caleb Williams the problem for the Bears? Can the Packers keep up their stellar start? Plus, the Vikings will be without their starting QB, and the Lions look to build on last week’s momentum.

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On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders recap all the key storylines from Week 1, including J.J. McCarthy's 4th quarter heroics, Caleb Williams showing flashes of hope but struggling in the second half, and Micah Parsons making an immediate impact in the Packers' win over the Lions. They also discuss whether it’s time to panic in Detroit, provide injury updates from around the division, and preview the key matchups heading into Week 2.

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On this episode of "1st and North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders react to the Micah Parsons trade to the Packers and what it means for the NFC North and NFL. They debate if it's Super Bowl or bust for the Packers and whether Parsons will suit up against the Lions. There's buzz about Justin Jefferson possibly playing against the Bears and Adam Thielen returning to Minnesota after his Panthers trade. Plus, they point out the NFL Top 100 List has zero Bears, share final Week 1 predictions, and discuss key game strategies for each NFC North team.

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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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