Bears. Packers. Playoffs. Need we say more? On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders preview the rivalry showdown, break down changes for both teams, examine the Lions’ needs after a disappointing season, and discuss whether the Vikings could be losing players to retirement.

00:00 Open

00:32 Where the NFC North Stands

01:02 The Playoff Snapshot in the NFC

01:42 Minnesota’s McCarthy Takes Himself Out of the Game

02:45 Starters Sit as the Packers Lose Their Fourth Straight

03:45 A Slow Start Burns the Bears

04:58 Lions Play for Pride

09:10 Pierre Fired Up Over a Disappointing Season in Minnesota

11:36 Is Matt LaFleur’s Job on the Line If He Loses to the Bears?

15:13 Packers Injury Update: Love Will Play

16:27 Bears Injury Update: Will Kyler or Rome Return?

17:45 Is Brian Flores on His Way Out of Minnesota?

19:01 Changes Coming to Detroit This Offseason

20:44 Emotional Lions Discuss Potential Retirement After the Game

23:11 An Emotional Locker Room in Minnesota

25:45 Our Experts Make Their Picks

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