First Take

Perennial Contenders - Who's most likely to make a deep playoff run: Chiefs, Bills, or Ravens? Swagu is ready for some Lamar magic. Hey Darnold - Do you trust Sam Darnold in the playoffs? Mad Dog can't get over his 2024 meltdown. Mad Dog is MAD - Tricky USC, late night NBA overs, and Penn State play calling. Showtime Lakers - LeBron hasn't played a single minute this season, yet the Lakers are 8-3. How will his return impact Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with concerns about the Eagles offense, and are the Patriots a lock for the one seed in the AFC? SEC Invitational - Paul Finebaum joins to discuss the second edition of the CFP Rankings. The SEC has six teams in right now. Stephen A. and Mad Dog think that is way too many! Giant Decision - Schrager throws out some names for the Giants next head coach, and Stephen A. doesn't understand why Joe Schoen is still the GM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 starts with Stephen A. raving about Victor Wembanyama. Can he win his first MVP this season? Nico Fired - Shams joins to give us the lowdown on who is truly at fault for the Mavs trading Luka Doncic. It's Fluid! - Stephen A. gives us his top 5 NFL teams after week 10. CC and Jeff disagree! Big Blue Blues - Who should be the Giants next head coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take starts with CC demolishing the Packers offense, and Stephen A. wonders if the Eagles are Jordan Love's kryptonite. No More Nico - Stephen A. and Amina Smith react to the Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison. Big Apple Crumble - CC goes off on the Giants for keeping Joe Schoen after firing Brian Daboll. State of Play - We take a look at the AFC playoff picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the deciding factors in Monday Night's massive NFC matchup between the Eagles and Packers. West Coast Wallopings - The Seahawks and Rams dominated in divisional matchups. Who is the favorite in a loaded NFC West? Giant Issue - Concussions are becoming an issue for Jaxson Dart. He has made four visits to the blue tent this season. Does he need to change his style of play in order to stay healthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is back with the lousy Steelers offense. How much is Aaron Rodgers to blame, and what happens if they miss the playoffs? Bills in Trouble - What's wrong with the Bills? Do you still view them as contenders in a loaded AFC? Comeback Kids - Caleb Williams led the Bears on their fourth game winning drive of the season. Is this 4th quarter magic sustainable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with a heated debate over confidence levels in Jordan Love. Is this a must win for the Pack? 49ers QB Controversy - Mac Jones is 5-2 as a starter this year. With Brock Purdy nearly healthy, Cam tells you who should start for the 49ers Fortenbaugh'$ Be$t Bet$ - Joe Fortenbaugh give$ you hi$ three be$t bet$ of the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Takes discusses Denver's offense putting Stephen A. to sleep. Are they real threats in the AFC? QBs Under Pressure - Shae, RC, Cam, and Stephen A. debate which QB is under the most pressure to reach the Super Bowl this year. Steelers vs. Chargers - A measuring stick game for the Steelers, Stephen A. says their defense must wreak havoc against a battered Chargers O-line or he can't trust them as serious contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 begins with an NFC check in. The crew debates if the Eagles or Seahawks are more likely to find themselves playing for the Lombardi Trophy in February. Plus - With the addition of Sauce Gardner, the Colts are officially ALL IN. Can Danny Dimes handle the lofty expectations set on him? Also - Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson lead their teams on the road in pivotal week 10 matchups. Which QB faces more pressure to win the AFC North? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take starts with the charging Broncos. They'll go 2.5 games up on the Chiefs with a win over the Raiders on Thursday night. Can they finally dethrone the nine-time defending AFC West Champs? Also - The Cardinals QB conundrum continues. Will Kyler Murray stay in Arizona next year, or will he find a new home? And later - Dan, Ryan, and Stephen A. tell you the winners and losers of a chaotic NFL trade deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 begins with Draymond Green taking shots at Dak Prescott, quickly turns into a debate about Draymond playing on the '86 Celtics. Then - Stephen A. gives his top 5 NFL teams after week 9. Mad Dog is fired up at the Dodgers and Cowboys, but happy no trick-or-treaters visited his house! Later - In a wide open NFC, are the Eagles the most trustworthy team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1 begins with reaction to the biggest moves from the NFL trade deadline. Jerry Jones kept the Cowboys in the headlines, but did he make the right moves? Then - Does Sauce Gardner turn the Colts from this year's surprise team to legitimate Super Bowl contenders? Stephen A. and Mad Dog battle over their playoff chances. Later - Contenders or Pretenders? The Patriots and Seahawks are scorching hot right now. Are they primed for deep playoff runs, or will they fizzle out soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take hour 2 starts with Drew Brees joining the show to discuss all of the Dallas drama! Find out what he thinks about Jerry Jones taking shots at his former star player. Then - The Cardinals invested $230 million in Kyler Murray four years ago. With Jacoby Brissett balling, Drew sticks around to determine whether Kyler should be their starting QB once healthy. Plus - Lists! Lists! Lists! Jeff gives us his top 5 NFL teams after week 9 and Stephen A tells us his top 4 sports dynasties of all time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take starts with Stephen A, Jeff and CC asking if the Cowboys season is officially over after a stunning loss to the Cardinals. Stephen A also tells us all about sitting in Jerry Jones' suite. Then - could Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs miss the playoffs for the first time in his illustrious career? Plus - more on the Bengals offense vs. defense drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with Stephen A betting against the Cowboys to make the playoffs. Then Marcus Spears and Cam Newton sound off on the Bengals defense. Plus Michael Irvin ranks his top 3 Cowboys playmakers of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is live from Arlington right down the block from Jerry's World! A rowdy Cowboys crowd welcomes Stephen A with open arms. Plus, Are the Bills the best 6-2 team? Are you more impressed with the Steelers' defense or concerned with the Colts' offense? Are the Cowboys on upset alert against the Cardinals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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