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. 23h ago

    The Bears Drop a 59 Piece in Week One, While the Packers Drop the Ball.

    The Bears have the highest-scoring opener in franchise history, but have work to do The Lions needed a two-point conversion in overtime to escape with a 31-30 win over the Saints. The Packers locked up tight end Tucker Kraft on a four-year extension before kickoff, then allowed 22 unanswered points in under three minutes and the Vikings turned to their backup quarterback for a fourth-quarter comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Sep 8

    IT'S WEEK ONE!!!! Will Caleb have his go-to receiver? Plus... Packers v. Vikings in week one

    The NFL is back! But the Bears could  be down some big bodies for the opener... the Kyler Murray era begins in Minnesota against a Packers team looking for an identity while the Lions have what could be a must see game against New Orleans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Sep 1

    Kyler Gordon cramping Chicago's plans while Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy might not even be a QB 2.

    Bears general manager Ryan Poles said only "I don't know" when asked whether he expects Kyler Gordon to play this season. The Packers placed running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list. The Lions start the season with two secondary starters on PUP while JJ McCarthy made the Vikings' roster but may not even be the backup QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Aug 25

    Bears go retro for the Nike rivalry drop while the Lions' look like Carolina | 1st & North

    Rivalry Uni's are unveiled and reaction is... mixed. Ben Johnson put his starters on the field against the Bengals and nobody in that locker room was happy about a preseason loss. The Lions come out with the W but the offensive line is still a fluid situation. Green Bay got its first win since December and walked out healthy. And Minnesota's defense spent two days torturing the Ravens while the offense tried to figure out who QB2 is. CHAPTERS 0:00 Nike Rivalry Jerseys Drop (Dan Is Colorblind) 4:36 Bears Fall to Bengals, Secondary Questions Pile Up 6:24 Lions Take Care of Business vs. Commanders 8:30 Packers Beat Broncos, Stay Healthy 9:53 Flores' Defense Torments the Ravens 12:28 Wentz or McCarthy: Who's the Safer QB2? 13:14 Ben Johnson Still Isn't Sold at Left Tackle 15:23 LaFleur vs. LaFleur in Green Bay 17:32 Is Kareem Hunt Headed to Detroit? 19:05 Nixon vs. Cissé for Packers CB1 19:44 Vikings Secondary After the Jamal Adams Injury 21:37 Bears Roster Bubble: RB3 and the Edge 22:28 Is Joe Scruggs the Answer at Center? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Aug 18

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    70
  • Rating
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