On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders break down the latest from around the division. The Bears fall in a shootout against San Francisco, raising the question of who they could face in the first round of the playoffs. Plus, there may be a quarterback controversy brewing in Green Bay, the Lions continue to struggle with turnovers, and the Vikings appear to be surging a little too late.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Open

00:31 Bears are the Kings of the North

00:59 Packers on a losing streak

01:07 Vikings find ways to win, Lions don't

01:15 Playoff scenarios for Bears and Packers

02:00 The Bears show they can hang on offense

02:59 Bears D gets shredded for nearly 500 yards

03:25 Packers cant stop the run, LaFleur has answers

05:26 The 'Cheese Grater' hat gets its time in the limelight

06:05 Lions eliminated after nearly reaching the Super Bowl last year

07:33 Vikings on a tear.... how they've done it with zero offense

08:45 The NFL Playoff system seems broken

11:32 The Packers may have a Love problem

12:40 when superstar Micah Parson will play again

15:23 Will Jordan Love play this week?

16:56 Malik Willis and his rising star

18:33 The Vikings have a monster Defense... and could pay for it in the offseason

19:46 Dan Campbell predicts the future... after last years playoffs

22:24 Lions starters could sit

23:28 What's on the line for the Vikings this week

24:01 The Packers and the Injuries

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Coming off one of the biggest regular season wins in the history of the franchise, the Bears head to the west coast for a showdown with the 49ers. The Blitz crew gets you ready for the primetime matchup.

How has Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams' relationship flourished so quickly, is the #1 seed a realistic possibility for the Bears and can the defense limit a potent 49ers offensive attack, including All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey?

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On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down a wild week around the division. The Bears stun the Packers, sending fans into a frenzy after DJ Moore’s touchdown, while Green Bay looks for answers on how to bounce back.

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Soldier Field is the site for the biggest Bears game in recent memory. The NFC North on the line between the Bears and Packers on Saturday. The Blitz crew gets you ready for the massive divisional tilt on the lakefront. Is Caleb Williams primed for redemption against the Packers and a marquee primetime performance? How can the Bears defense generate pressure and takeaways against Jordan Love? Also, Anthony has a holiday surprise with his 'Night Before Blitzmas' Christmas story!

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On this episode of "1st & North," the Bears do exactly what they’re supposed to do against bad teams — win. Meanwhile, the Packers not only lose in Denver, they lose a superstar, shaking their entire identity. In Minnesota, JJ McCarthy shows why he was drafted so high, and the Lions scramble to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Plus, we break down more of the biggest NFC North storylines of the week — key injuries, turning points, and what all of it means for push to the playoffs.

00:00 — Open

00:20 — Current playoff seeding

01:35 — What happened to Green Bay in Denver?

01:52 — Micah Parsons… done for the year

02:55 — Parsons loss changes Packers identity

03:43 — Matt LaFleur and Packers players react to injury

05:56 — Bears do what they’re supposed to do vs. Browns

07:04 — Tale of two halves as Detroit goes down

09:42 — JJ McCarthy flashing future potential for Minnesota

11:32 — Dan Miller says give JJ a break

12:17 — Lions need to stop the run

13:40 — Jared Goff fed up with bandwagon fans

15:22 — Greenard out for the year in Minnesota

16:14 — When will Rome Odunze be back for the Bears?

17:18 — Christian Watson could be out for Packers

19:15 — Lions and the playoff picture

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The Bears look to get back into the win column Sunday against the Browns, and the temperatures will be frigid at Soldier Field, so the run game will be a key to victory. The Blitz crew also breaks down how the Bears pass game can get off to quicker starts, limiting superstar Myles Garrett's defensive impact and how Dennis Allen should attack rookie QB Shedeur Sanders.

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This week on 1st and North, the Bears stumble but reignite a rivarly as chill runs through a postgame handshake, Packers have their work cut out for them the rest of the way, Lions get their groove back, and the pride of LaGrange Park shines for Minnesota.

01:25 The Bears ultimately fall but show they're no pushover in Green Bay

02:24 The Bears loss could be what they need to win out the season

03:33 The Hand shake heard around the world

04:22 A lie detector from Detroit

06:08 Liions facing a must-win while Jahmyr Gibbs is a TD waiting to happen

08:38 J.J. McCarthy comes to lilfe for Minnesota

11:31 The Lions and their battle for turnovers

13:54 Brian Branch down in Detroit. Who will step up?

15:21 Kyler Gordon Hurt again in Chicago

16:18 How much Jordan Love missed Christian Watson

18:18 Will starters sit for the Vikings?

19:30 The honeymoon is over for Justin Jefferson

20:48 Detroit's Dan Miller gives play-by-play...for a cartoon?

21:50 The Bears in a trap game?

22:26 The going gets tough for Green Bay

23:01 Detroit feels the pressure

23:41 The Vikings play on Sunday night...Lou asks why?!?

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When the Bears game is done, Tina Nguyen takes over. With guests Jim Miller, Lou Canellis and Pat the Designer, who all break down the Bears' Lambeau loss to the Packers.

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The Bears take their seat atop the NFC, but the Packers could knock them off this weekend. The Lions take a deep look into the mirror to try and right the ship, and the Vikings take a deep look into the abyss. Can their season be saved?

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It's Bears-Packers week and one of the most anticipated games of this historic rivalry in years. The Bears put their 5-game win streak on the line at Lambeau Field on Sunday, and the Blitz Crew breaks down the huge NFC North matchup.  Will the Bears run game scorch the frozen tundra? Also, how can the Bears defense limit Jordan Love and the Packers passing attack? 

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