Inside The North: Bears are in a rhythm, Lions & Packers are set for a showdown
Spiegel & Holmes ShowShow Notes
On a new episode of Inside The North, host David Haugh and expert analysts Dave Wannstedt, T.J. Lang, Mason Crosby and Chad Greenway discussed the NFC North outlook as Week 7 is upon us. The guys started by discussing the Bears' 30-24 win against the Patriots on Thursday Night Football. Quarterback Caleb Williams was sensational and the Bears look to be in a groove, but they could also use some help at the trade deadline. After that, the guys took stock of the Lions, who really need a win against the Packers on Sunday. Helping their case is that star safety Brian Branch is set to return. But what's going on with tight end Sam LaPorta being frustrated with his contract right now? Meanwhile, the Vikings remain undefeated and sit atop the NFC North as they prepare to face the Colts. They should take care of business, but what could trip them up? Lastly, the Packers seem to be gaining momentum after their slow start to the season, and now they're getting running back Josh Jacobs back.
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In the Best of the Bears, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Haugh & Payton Show to share his observations from Chicago's 30-24 win against New England on Thursday; David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed cornerback Jaylon Johnson's continued struggles and whether the Bears need to make a change at the position; and Bears defensive tackle Neville Gallimore joined the Rahimi & Grote Show to break down the team's victory over the Patriots.
Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti: A TNF Thriller, is this the end of the Rams? Picks and preview for all of the Week 7 games, including a potential Super Bowl preview? Where will these big name QB's be next year, and Boomer suggests a Justin Herbert trade that could shake up the NFL!
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears' 30-24 win over the Patriots on Thursday and marveled over Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams' continued ascension. They also welcomed on Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to share his takeaways from the game.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to share his takeaways from the Bears' 30-24 win against the Patriots on Thursday. After that, Spiegel and Holmes debated where Bears quarterback Caleb Williams ranks now among the best NFL quarterbacks.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments about losing tight end Cole Kmet to a season-ending knee injury. After that, they listened and reacted to Johnson's comments about receiver Luther Burden III's great performance in a win against the Patriots on Thursday.