The first-place Chicago Bears are the talk of the NFC North! On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and our NFC North insiders break down a wild week around the division — from the Lions’ playoff slip to J.J. McCarthy’s struggles and Josh Jacobs’ injury concerns in Green Bay. Are the Bears for real — and can they stay on top of the division? The crew tackles all the headlines and hot takes heading into next week.

00:00 Open

00:20 The Bears take their rightful place at the top of the North!

00:44 Where the North would land if the playoffs started today

01:55 Bears Coach Ben Johnson shows his pride after the game

03:43 Vikings focus their disappointment on J.J. Mccarthy

04:55 The Lions forgot how to play O

06:18 Did the Packers get lucky against the Giants?

07:14 J.J. Mccarthy can't hit the bullseye and fans are fed up

11:00 Detroit's Dan Miller tells us to calm down after Jared Goffs disappointing game

12:27 Dan Campbell is locked in calling plays

14:35 Our own Lou Canellis helps out his buddy Dan in Detroit

16:15 The Lions Lose a key part of the offense

17:04 Bear Pro Bowler is chomping at the bit to get on the field

18:26 The Packers Josh Jacobs could miss time

19:34 The Lions hope to strengthen their D

20:11 Green Bay may have a kicking problem

21:44 Next week's match-ups

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