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Bears’ (almost) miracle, coaching moves & a surprise championship pick | 1st & North

24 minutes Posted Jan 21, 2026 at 12:00 am.

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Championship weekend preview

Lessons learned for Bears in playoff loss

Caleb’s miracle throw

The Vikings need work

Packers defensive coordinator moves to Miami

The Lions have a new offensive coordinator

J.J. McCarthy is not a lock at QB1 next season

The impact after the Packers lose two coaches

Matt LaFleur stays put in Green Bay, but for how long?

The Vikings’ defensive coordinator could be coaching the Steelers

Why NFL head coaches don’t last long

The Bears lose their running backs coach

Championship weekend predictions

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On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the anatomy of the miracle catch that nearly extended the Bears’ magical season. We assess which players and coaches are leaving and joining the NFC North, examine why NFL head coaches often have such short shelf lives, and make one surprise pick for championship weekend.

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