Welcome to the latest episode of “Who Will Be King?” where we come together to discuss all things related to the NFC North division. Pay from the Da Bear Claw Podcast hosted, alongside Dave from Vikings 1st & SKOL, and June and Foster from the Bleachers to Speakers show came together to talk what’s happening and and what’s ahead in the original black and blue division, the NFC North.

Minnesota Vikings – Dave’s take
It’s been a tough week for the Vikings with Kirk Cousins out with an Achilles injury. Despite this setback, Dave remains optimistic. A new face, Joshua Dobbs, has been brought in to potentially fill the gap. Dobbs, an aerospace engineering graduate, and a smart and versatile player, has had some good moments in his career and could be a valuable asset to the Vikings.

For the upcoming week against the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings are likely to start with rookie quarterback Jaron Hall. Hall, a BYU graduate, is a mobile QB who excels in short and intermediate ranges. Dave sees the Vikings moving towards a more running style of offense, which could be a good fit for Hall.

Detroit Lions – June and Foster’s perspective
Coming off a win against the Raiders, the Lions are heading into a bye week on a high note. This break is timely, allowing key players to recover from injuries and offering a chance for the team to regroup. The Lions are also welcoming a new player, Donovan Peoples Jones, from Cleveland. Although the Lions didn’t make any major moves during the trade deadline, June and Foster feel that the team is focusing on long-term goals rather than immediate gains.

Chicago Bears – Pay’s insights
The Bears are dealing with some internal issues, with a coach being let go due to undisclosed issues involving the Human Resources department. This follows the trade of a second-round pick for a player on an expiring contract, which has raised some eyebrows among fans. Despite these challenges, the Bears maintain a strong rushing offense, a strength they’ll hopefully carry into future games.

Green Bay Packers – No showed
The Packers are still deeply reflecting after a significant loss to the Vikings. They’re questioning why they are no longer winning games and considering whether they should fire everybody or return to playing half their games in Milwaukee.

As we each stand by our teams, we’re all eager to see how the rest of the season unfolds. Who will be king of the NFC North? Only time will tell.

Stay tuned for more NFC North roundups on “Who Will Be King?”

FAN WITH US!!! Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Da Bear Claw Podcast, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, Bob representing Love & The Leapers, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare , from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network’s NFL feed @FFSN_NFL.