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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 10 is upon us. The guys started by reacting to the Vikings reuniting with quarterback Kirks Cousins. Can he spark Minnesota’s struggling offense and get star receiver Justin Jefferson going? The guys then previewed the Packers-Vikings showdown at Lambeau Field this Sunday. It carries massive implications in the loaded NFC North. The crew also reflected on the Bears’ close, ugly win against the Buccaneers in Week 9 and discussed what Chicago can learn from it. In Detroit, there was a bit of consternation over the Lions failing to make a splash at the trade deadline, but they’re still a team playing really well as they’re headed to Germany to play the Patriots. Later, the guys shared their predictions for the Week 10 matchups.

Zach Zaidman, Olin Kreutz and Patrick Mannelly reacted to the Bears outlasting the Buccaneers for an ugly 27-24 win on kicker Cairo Santos' last-second field goal Sunday at Soldier Field. The Bears improved to 7-2 despite committing five turnovers, including four interceptions from star quarterback Caleb Williams. The crew discussed how the Bears defense saved the day.

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 9 is upon us. The guys started by discussing Lions linebacker Jack Campbell suffering a serious neck injury last week, reminding everyone of the dangers of the game. They also discussed how the Lions are playing good football as they’re riding a three-game winning streak ahead of a matchup against the Dolphins this Sunday. The Lions have made a couple key schematic changes lately. Another team on a roll is the Bears, who are riding a three-game winning streak and sit at 6-2, good for second place in the NFC North. The guys detailed what the Bears are doing so well – they’re playing really clean football – and their outlook moving forward while also previewing their game against the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. The group also previewed the Packers-Patriots game in Foxborough, where Green Bay hasn’t won since 2002. If the Packers are to keep having success, they have to rely on quarterback Jordan Love. In Crosby’s mind, the Packers should even consider minimizing their weak running game more. And of course, the guys looked ahead to the Vikings-Bills showdown on Monday Night Football. Can the Vikings avoid a losing streak after suffering their first setback of the season last week?

Ramie Makhlouf, Olin Kreutz and Patrick Mannelly broke down the Bears' dominant 34-17 road win over the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Newly acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons was a force in his Bears debut, recording six tackles, a sack and two tackles for loss. Quarterback Caleb Williams once again had a superb performance in throwing for 247 yards and a touchdown. He became the first quarterback to throw for more than 200 yards against the vaunted Seahawks defense this season as his Bears improved to 6-2.