1st & North

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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 each week. With insight from Fox affiliates in Milwaukee, Detroit, and Minneapolis, 1st & North brings a full-division perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Expect smart analysis, strong opinions and plenty of debate as the show breaks down the biggest games, moments and moves across the NFC North.

  1. 1d ago

    Undrafted underdog steals the show in Bears blowout win | 1st andNorth

    Kaden Davis shines for Chicago with a standout performance in their preseason win, while the Lions monitor strong defensive line play, the Packers watch kicker Trey Smack build confidence, and the Vikings lean on their run game behind Kyler Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Aug 4

    The Bears and Darnell Wright make NFL History, plus Jahmyr Gibbs demands Bijan Robinson cash

    The Bears lose Coby Bryant for eight to ten weeks but lock up Darnell Wright with a record extension, while the Lions watch Jahmyr Gibbs wait for a new deal. The Packers welcome back tight end Tucker Kraft as Zach Tom changes his last name. The Vikings deal with two QB's riding the struggle bus early in practice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Jul 29

    The Bears' $40 million man can't stay on the field as training practice gets underway | 1st and North

    Training camp is officially here, and the Bears enter Year 2 under Ben Johnson with massive expectations—and immediate headaches. Dan Campbell turns up the heat in Detroit after missing the postseason, and Kevin O'Connell promises a much more physical camp out in Minnesota, and we update the Micah Parsons injury timeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Jul 21

    Caleb Williams or Jared Goff? And who will win NFC North? | 1st and North

    Is Caleb Williams ready to take the Bears from a playoff team to a legitimate Super Bowl contender? We tackle the tough schedule ahead in the NFL's brutal Black and Blue division. Over in Green Bay, the Packers lock up Devante Wyatt to a massive extension while navigating a kicker battle, and Minnesota tries to figure out if Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy gives them any hope of defying the odds. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Open 00:00:23 – Training Camp Countdown: Intro & Round-the-Horn Offseason Stories 00:00:40 – Lions Line Makeover: Blake Miller & Penei Sewell’s Switch to Left Tackle 00:01:35 – Minnesota's Quarterback Carousel: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Drama 00:03:14 – Packers Pass Rush & Kicker Drama: Life After Micah Parsons & The Trace Smack Gamble 00:04:56 – Bears Contender Status: Can Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson Handle the League's Hardest Division? 00:05:31 – Green Bay Secures Devante Wyatt: Breaking Down the 3-Year, $57M Deal 00:06:48 – Minnesota’s Offensive Uncertainty: Jonathan Gannon’s Defense Prep & Running Back Platoons 00:09:02 – ESPN Top 10 Position Lists: Detroit Dominates while Minnesota Gets Disrespected 00:10:04 – Detroit's High Expectations: Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown & Secondary Concerns 00:11:33 – NFL Top 100 Debate: Will Caleb Williams or Jared Goff Rank Higher Than Jordan Love (#72)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Jul 14

    Caleb Williams’ Rise & Jordan Love’s Fall: NFL QB Rankings Shakeup | 1st and North

    This week on First in North, host Devan Kaney is joined by Dan Miller, Lily Zhao and Ammad Hicks to break down ESPN's new Top-10 quarterback rankings. The crew debates whether Caleb Williams rightfully earned the number 10 spot ahead of Jordan Love after his late-game heroics, and dives into Jordan Love’s shocking slide down the NFL's Top 100 player list. Plus, a wild update from Las Vegas reveals that heavy money is flooding the Westgate Superbook, placing the Chicago Bears as top ticket-holders to win the division, the NFC, the Super Bowl, and even predicting Caleb Williams to pull off a historic MVP run! Finally, the team reacts to a massive slide for Lamar Jackson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Jul 7

    A Super Bowl champ isn't buying the Caleb Williams hype, while Da Pope gets a gift from Caleb

    1st & North: Unpacking a wild media take labeling Caleb Williams as "Kyler Murray with more hype". Plus, PFF drops their QB rankings and somehow puts Jordan Love at #6 while leaving Jared Goff out to dry at #16. Finally, why Caleb Williams sent a 'secret' jersey to the Vatican. 00:00:00 Open 00:00:16 – World Cup Exit Blues: Reaping the aftermath of the U.S. Men's National Team’s flat performance. 00:02:48 – Shifting the Calendar: How the condensed NFL Combine and free agency schedule ruins late nights in Indy. 00:05:03 – Caleb Williams Under Fire: Reacting to Mark Harris calling the Bears QB "Kyler Murray with more height". 00:08:13 – PFF QB Rankings Shock: Jordan Love flies into the top ten while Jared Goff gets disrespected at 16. 00:10:42 – Assessing Kyler Murray: Is 21st a fair spot for Minnesota's projected starter? 00:12:48 – Roster Power Rankings: Analyzing the division's projected starting lineups. 00:13:37 – Detroit's Firepower: Jahmyr Gibbs' historical stats and why the Lions missed the top 5. 00:14:46 – Green Bay's Elite Fringe: Navigating the early-season absences of Micah Parsons and Tucker Kraft. 00:15:42 – Bears O-Line Hype: Why a rank of 17 feels too low for Caleb Williams' supporting cast. 00:17:02 – Minnesota Reality Check: Splitting the field with a question-mark offense at 22. 00:18:11 – Division X-Factors: Blake Miller's move, Trace Smack's lone leg, and Will Fries' health. 00:22:52 – Da Pope Drama: Caleb Williams gifts the Vatican an accidental rivalry jersey leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Jun 30

    Lions cut a former first rounder after a felony arrest and the Bears rise in receiver rankings | 1st & North

    On this episode of "1st & North:" The Bears are headed to the Hallmark channel, Terrion Arnold goes from pink suits to a felony arrest in Detroit, the Packers receivers get no love and the Vikings QB room is no closer to a clear number one. 00:00 – Midwest Heatwaves & Training Camp Prep 00:19 – Lions Cut First-Round Rookie Terrion Arnold Following Arrest 00:36 – NFL Top 100: Montez Sweat Snags #91, First Double-Digit Sack Season 06:15 – NFL Top 100: Lions LB Jack Campbell Hits #88 After All-Pro Season 08:13 – Contract Watch: Will Tucker Kraft Command Bigger Money Than Kyle Pitts? 09:31 – Minnesota’s QB Drama: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Rep Split 13:34 – Sam Darnold Talks Business & Minnesota's Rumored One-Year Offer 16:32 – Bill Barnwell's Skill Group Rankings: Average Packers & Rising Bears 21:30 – Justin Jefferson’s Window & The Rest of the Vikings' Weapons 23:38 – Detroit’s #1 Ranked Offense & Protecting Jared Goff 25:16 – Bears Team Up with Hallmark Channel for a Christmas Love Story 26:21 – Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson's Daily Meetings For Year Two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Jun 23

    Bears Training Camp Dates revealed while 2028 Olympics could get some NFL company | 1st & North

    NFC North teams are officially prepping for training camp next month! We dive into Kyler Murray “drinking from a firehose” while mastering Kevin O'Connell's complex system , Tucker Kraft’s incredibly speedy recovery ahead of Week 1 , and why the Lions are the only team in the division skipping joint practices this summer. Plus, the crew debates whether active NFL stars belong in the 2028 Olympics for flag football , and Packers safety Evan Williams takes a wild, 160 MPH summer joyride in an IndyCar! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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 each week. With insight from Fox affiliates in Milwaukee, Detroit, and Minneapolis, 1st & North brings a full-division perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Expect smart analysis, strong opinions and plenty of debate as the show breaks down the biggest games, moments and moves across the NFC North.

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  • Creator
    Fox 32 Chicago
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Fox 32 Chicago
  • Show Website
    1st & North

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