The NFC North is shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL, and we are bringing representatives from all four fanbases together for an unfiltered breakdown. Hosted by Jason Harwood and joined by Jacob Litton (@talkinggritpod), Joey Van Zummeren (@JoeyVZ_), Larry D. (@BTUPodcast), and Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL), this roundtable covers everything you need to know heading into the 2026 season. From training camp notes to season projections and fierce division rivalries, the panel debates who has the upper hand in the race for the North crown

Green Bay Packers: Joey Van Zummeren (Bleav in Packers)

Chicago Bears: Larry D. (Bears Talk Underground) 

Minnesota Vikings: Arif Hasan (Wide Left Football / Norse Code Podcast)

Detroit Lions: Jacob Litton (Talking Grit)

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In this action-packed episode Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton are joined by Ash Soden, we break down our biggest takeaways from the game, diving straight into which standout players boosted their stock the most and who suffered a major setback. We dissect the evolving quarterback situation, evaluate the impact of under-the-radar performances that caught us off guard, and top it all off with our thoughts on the new Rivalry Jersey and another round of the Honolulu Blitz.

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Talking Grit welcomes Pride of Detroit’s Morgan Cannon to preview the Lions vs. Commanders matchup this Saturday. We dive into how the offensive line is coming together—including an update on first-round tackle Blake Miller—and break down key positional battles. Plus, Morgan shares who he's most excited to see play and who needs a big performance most. 

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The Talking Grit crew breaks down all the crucial storylines emerging from Lions Training Camp. We dive into the offensive line's recent scrimmage struggles, answer whether Luke Altmyer is seriously making a play for QB2 over Josh Dobbs, and highlight much-needed bounce-back performances from key players. Finally, we analyze the crowded battle for the final spot in the wide receiver room. 

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Join hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton as they discuss the standouts for the Detroit Lions in preseason game #1 vs the Bengals.  They also debate who hurt themselves, should Lions fans start to worry about Teslaa.  Can Hassenein hype train get any higher?

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Beat writer Jeremy Reisman joins us for a full Detroit Lions training camp vibe check! We break down the biggest roster competition surprises, cornerbacks on the move, some season over/unders and our top players to watch in Preseason Game 1.

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Hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton talk about the Lions and the Falcons player extensions after the recent Bijan and Jahmyr Gibbs contracts.  Why is one franchise doing so well, while the other hasn't even made the playoffs?

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The Detroit Lions have locked up their franchise RB, Jahmyr Gibbs, with a massive new deal. Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton will discuss this and the latest of training camp.

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In this episode, we dive into the massive splash made across the NFL running back landscape before shifting our focus to the early observations coming out of Detroit Lions training camp.

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Matthew Soltysiak (Not the Same Old Lions Podcast) joins Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton to break down the latest from Detroit Lions training camp. The guys talk crucial injury updates, a fresh LB signing, and a wide receiver struggling to get out of the gates early. Plus, with pads finally coming on, real football is officially back in Motown!

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