1st & North: Reviewing the NFC Championship game

Lou Canellis says the Bears should consider cutting two long-time veterans of the franchise, all with an eye on the franchise's immediate future. We’re reviewing the NFC Championship game on 1st & North.

1st and North: NFC North well-represented in playoffs

Nobody is laughing at the NFC North after Wild Card weekend. Detroit took on the Rams and won 24-23, while Jordan Love and the Packers destroyed the Dallas Cowboys. Lou Canellis has his predictions for the games ahead.

1st and North: Bears face Packers in season finale

The Chicago Bears are coming off a victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Now, in the final week of the regular season, they travel up north to face the rival Packers. If the Pack win, they're in the playoffs. So can Chicago throw a wrench in their game plan?

1st and North: Bears face Falcons in Week 17

The Bears are coming off a decisive win over the Arizona Cardinals. But next up is the Atlanta Falcons. Can Chicago capitalize? And what's the future look like for Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus? Lou Canellis breaks it all down.

1st and North: Bears on a roll, playoffs still possible

The Chicago Bears are coming off their second win in a row, first taking down the Vikings on Monday Night Football and then the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field. Mathematically, they're still in the hunt for the playoffs.

1st and North: Bears beat the Panthers, take on the Lions next week

Chicago's win over the Carolina Panthers with a score of 16-13 not only elevated the Bears' chances for a top draft pick but also delivered the anticipated drama in the prime-time clash. Despite both teams being among the NFL's lower five, the game lived up to its expectations. Although Chicago (3-7) found themselves in a challenging spot, they managed to make the necessary plays to secure the victory.

1st and North: Bears fall to 2-6, so now what?

In this week's episode of 1st and North, all four NFC North teams were active at the trade deadline. The Lions continue to roar, the Vikings make moves following Cousins' season-ending injury, and the Packers and Bears are just trying to stay relevant.