1st & North

1st & North

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1st & North episodes

  • Packers QB sidelined for weeks as NFC North injuries mount

    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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    26 min
  • Best of Hall of Fame weekend. Plus, a can’t-miss rant about Packers fans

    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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    27 min
  • Caleb Williams' slow start at Bears training camp; Ben Johnson still has faith

    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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    26 min
  • Training camp kickoff with NFC North key storylines and team previews

    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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    27 min
  • Top 10 QB list is out. Who got snubbed?

    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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    27 min
  • Bears have best offensive line in NFC North: Pro Football Focus

    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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    26 min
  • Where does Caleb Williams rank among NFC North QBs?

    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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    26 min
  • Caleb throws shade, Lions' missed Super Bowl opportunity & Aaron Rodgers' final season?

    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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    26 min
  • Big surprises in NFL QB rankings & more NFC North insights

    On this episode of "1st and North," sports anchor Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders recap the Vikings/Packers minicamp, discuss Packers CEO Mark Murphy's retirement and legacy, and reveal training camp dates for the Vikings and Lions. Plus, they analyze the Fox Sports NFL QB Power Rankings. We also bid farewell to Fox Chicago director Nick Auz in his final show.

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    25 min
  • Packers cut Alexander, Rodgers joins Steelers & which NFC North QB faces most pressure?

    On this episode of "1st and North," sports anchor Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders delve into major division updates: the Packers release Jaire Alexander, Za'Darius Smith eyes a Lions return, and Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw is back from an injury. Then, Aaron Rodgers signs a one year deal with the Steelers and is set to face every NFC North team. Plus, we explore which NFC North quarterback faces the most pressure this season.

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    26 min

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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…