Bears

Bears. Packers. Playoffs. Need we say more? On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders preview the rivalry showdown, break down changes for both teams, examine the Lions’ needs after a disappointing season, and discuss whether the Vikings could be losing players to retirement.

It’s a home playoff game at Soldier Field as the Bears take on the Packers under the lights Saturday night. CHGO Bears Podcast host Mark Carman breaks down the matchup and shares why the Bears defense has “a lot of work to do.” Chicago-area viewers can catch the game on Fox 32, your home of the Bears!

FS1's Danny Parkins joined Lou on tonight's CST. Danny said he bought tickets to Saturday's playoff game and will be in attendance. Hear why he believes there's no way the Bears lose on Saturday. Also, Danny lets us know where he has the Bears on his Parkins Super Bowl-O-Meter.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales joined Lou on tonight's CST.  They recap Sunday's disappointing loss to the Lions and look ahead to the enormous playoff matchup with the Packers. Also, Stacey gives us her keys to victory on Saturday night and previews what the atmosphere will be like at Soldier Field.

The Bears are preparing to face division rival Packers at Soldier Field on Saturday for a playoff match. 

After back-to-back losses to close the regular season, Chicago turns its focus to fixing slow starts, defensive lapses, and offensive balance ahead of a high-stakes playoff showdown with Green Bay.

Lou is joined by Tina Nguyen,670's Matt Spiegel and CHSN's Clay Harbor on CST. They recap the Bears regular season finale loss to the Lions, what it means for the Bears to still grab the #2 seed, and a preview of the huge Bears/Packers Wild Card Matchup on Saturday. 

The Bears fall into the playoffs 11-6 after the Lions beat them with a field goal at the buzzer. Tian Nguyen, Lou Canellis, Jim Miller and Pat the Designer all react to the game.

Usually, we've picked our Dogs of the Game. This week, we're picking our Dogs of the Season, and Pat the Designer is picking the man running the show.

The Bears will fall into the playoffs on a two-game losing streak after Detroit beats them 19-16 on a walk-off field goal. Tina, Pat, Lou and Jim share their immediate thoughts on the loss.

Not even Caleb Williams' fourth-quarter magic could save the Bears vs. Detroit. Jim Miller explains why this has to serve as the Bears' "wake-up call."