Lions dominant in top 100 NFL players
The Detroit Lions spent some major time to get some of the best players in the NFL. And now 7 of those guys are ranked in the top 100 of the league.
Lions rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa grows confident in role
The Detroit Lions are in the middle of training camp and rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa is figuring out exactly where he fits in Dan Campbell's offense.
Lions getting chippy in early days of training camp
On this episode of "1st and North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders discuss Caleb Williams's slow start at Bears training camp, other training camps getting chippy (especially in Detroit), and whether the Packers are better off without President Mark Murphy. Then, a new Bear is already throwing stones at the Vikings, and there's speculation that the Packers' new uniforms might have been stolen from the Illini—what do you think?
Training camp kickoff with NFC North key storylines and team previews
Football is back! On this training camp edition of “1st & North,” we preview the NFC North teams: the Lions face a year of reckoning with some debating OC John Morton is a key X-factor, while Bears' Ben Johnson aims to build dynasties. The Packers see Jordan Love drop in NFL Top 100 rankings and invest big in Zach Tom, with a player calling a Bears win "lucky." We also provide a legal update on Vikings WR Jordan Addison and analyze NFC North roster rankings.
Stumblebum: Behind the Lions' trick play that broke the Bears
On this episode of '1st & North,' Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down questions and concerns before rookies report to camp, concerns over contract holdouts, and a top ten QB list raising a lot of eyebrows. Is Commanders’ Jayden Daniels really better than Eagles’ Jalen Hurts? Then, Netflix breaks down a trick play that broke the Bears, and the Lions big concerns about their new center. Plus, can J.J. McCarthy lead the Vikings? And the Packers may have a legit WR1.
Jared Goff is the best QB in the NFC North - but who's second?
It's list season in the offseason! On this episode of "1st and North," sports anchor Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders debate the ceiling and floor of Caleb Williams and JJ McCarthy, discuss where NFC North QBs rank in the NFL, and Jared Goff breaks down what it means to be a Detroit Lion.
Would Lions have won super bowl if fully healthy last season?
The Detroit Lions had the hottest coordinators on staff last season but lost in the second round of the NFL playoffs. How different would things have been if the Lions were healthy?
Why the Lions could bring Za'Darius Smith back
The Lions traded for Za'Darius Smith last season -- now it's possible that Detroit could bring back the edge rusher to work on the line.
NFL Draft recap: Which NFC North team did the best?
The 2025 NFL Draft is complete and all four NFC North teams added some important pieces. But what will this NFL season look like?
First & North: Draft edition
Draft day is nearly here and the NFC North teams are honing in on their next possible star. Who are the Lions, Bears, Packers, and Vikings all targeting?
Did the Chicago Bears win the offseason?
Are the Chicago Bears the new team to beat this year from the NFC North? Here's why they're way out in front at the start of free agency.
Darius Slay back to the Lions? Dan Miller explains why it may make sense
Darius Slay started his career in Detroit and wants to play one more year. Dan Miller explains why it makes sense for the Lions to bring back the veteran cornerback.
Should NFL ban 'tush push"? One NFC North team says yes
With the NFL combine running, at least one NFC North team wants the NFL to ban the 'tush push'.
