First Take

First Take begins as the College Football playoff rankings were released last night and they have a few people left scratching their heads. Notre Dame and Ohio State on the bubble? Texas ranked 7th? What did we learn from the first rankings? Next the Cowboys look to bounce back on Sunday as they take on the struggling Colts. But after losing last week to the Arizona Cardinals would it be a surprise to see them lose again? Then the Seattle Seahawks may be reigning Super Bowl champs but that doesn't guarantee a playoff spot this year. Sitting at 4-4 right now with a struggling offense, could Seattle really miss the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes back in Seattle. After the game Caleb Williams said that Chicago is a Bears town even through the times of Michael Jordan. Are Caleb and the Bears starting to get a little too ahead of themselves bringing up MJ? Next Draymond Green got his first ejection of the season last night after a dust up with Dillon Brooks and the Suns. Kendrick Perkins joins the show to debate whether or not Draymond will be a detriment to the Warriors this season. Then Stephen A. gives his updated top five teams in the NFL after week 8. With last week's first and fifth ranked teams losing this week, how will the list shake out? You won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins in Seattle where Jeffery Simmons and the Bears made a statement to the rest of the league that they're for real. Can Caleb Williams lead the Bears to the Super Bowl this season?? Next some big time college football programs have massive games on Saturday that could determine whether or not they make the CFP as Notre Dame takes on Miami and Alabama travels to LSU. Does Notre Dame need to beat Miami to make the CFP? Then Jerry Jones said he liked the way Dallas' defense is trending. Is he watching the games?? Is there anything Dallas can do at this point to turn the season around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with more dysfunction in Dallas. The Cowboys now sit at 3-5 on the season, could they look to trade any pieces away? Should they keep George Pickens with his contract extension looming? Next the Lions took down Minnesota in an NFC North showdown as Kyler and Minnesota's offense struggled yet again. Did that game say more about the Vikings or the Lions? Then the Steelers blew out the Browns to take sole possession of first place in the AFC North. Aaron Rodgers has turned back the clock so far this year but do we really trust him and the Steelers moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Cowboys once again collapsed and blew a 14 point second half lead against Gardner Minshew and the Cardinals. Is this officially rock bottom for Dallas? What do they do now? Next Lamar Jackson got hurt on his first play back of his return from his ankle injury. He will undergo surgery and may not play again for the rest of the season. With all the contract rumors circling, will we ever see Lamar in a Ravens jersey again? Then the Broncos survived some late game controversy to beat the Chiefs and take first place of the AFC West. Did Denver send a statement to the rest of the AFC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as the Bears take on the Seahawks on Monday night in what could be an NFC Championship game preview. How will newcomers Quenton Nelson and Jeffery Simmons impact this game? Next the crew breaks down some early NBA overreactions. Are the Heat already finished? Are OKC's title hopes gone without JDub and Cason Wallace? Then the crew goes over some of the best teams in the NFL that might have something haunting over them. Chiefs offense, Bills defense, Vikings offense; which of these teams can overcome their haunting horrors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Packers put a beat down on the Panthers last night. Jordan Love put together another great game to help the Packers keep pace with the rest of the NFC North. Could this Packers team be a contender in the NFC once Micah Parsons returns? Next the opening week rivalry between Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg gets it's second chapter as the Lakers travel to take on the Warriors tonight. Will we see sparks fly once again? Then Chris Canty, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2, and Dan Orlovsky debate who would be harder to tackle, Derrick Henry or Bijan Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with a preview of tonight's game between the Packers and Panthers. Jordan Love and the Packers have been able to turn their season around but still sit at 4-3 and in the middle of the wild card playoff race. Meanwhile Bryce Young and the Panthers have struggled the last couple of weeks. Which team will come out on top tonight? Next a matchup between two more NFC North teams will take place on Sunday. The Vikings travel to Detroit to take on the Lions in a massive game for the NFC North standings. Are you more intrigued to watch Kyler Murray or Jared Goff? Then the Bears take on the Seahawks on Monday Night. What impact will the Bears new trade acquisition, Jeffery Simmons, have on this game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as Lamar Jackson was officially back at practice as a full participant on Wednesday. Does Lamar have to play against the Bills to save the Ravens season? Next some breaking news as the Tennessee Titans trade DT Jeffery Simmons to the Bears for multiple first round picks. Evan Cohen, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2, breaks down the trade. Did the Bears give up too much? Does this make them a Super Bowl favorite? Then the Rams sit at 3-4 on the season and are third in the NFC West. Could the Rams potentially miss the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have a major decision to make on Sunday. The Ravens have not yet made a decision on whether Lamar will be able to play against the Bills or not but they might not have much more time to wait if Lamar can't go. Sitting at 4-3 and last in the AFC North, does Lamar have to play? Then another division matchup takes place on Sunday between the Lions and the Vikings. Even at 6-0 is Kyler Murray and the Vikings offense holding them back? Do we really trust a Kyler-led team to go far? Then Mad Dog tell us what he's mad about this week and no one is safe! You won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with the Colts fire sale that took place yesterday. All-Pro guard, Quenton Nelson, was traded to Seattle and DeForest Buckner was reunited with his old 49er teammates. Which move will have the bigger impact on their new team? Do the Colts now look to trading Jonathan Taylor? Next the Brewers are on the brink of their first championship in franchise history. Jacob Misiorowski takes the mound tonight as they hold a 3-1 series lead. Will the MLB season end tonight or can the Rays get this series to game six? Then Jerry Jones said the Cowboys can still win it all with some defensive progress of course. Wait till you hear what Stephen A. has to say about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Chris Canty, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2, joins the show to break down the Cowboys big win over the Eagles. Did that win put the Cowboys in the driver's seat to win the NFC East? Next after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason the Miami Heat have started the season 0-4. Bam Adebayo went after the media for making him the "scapegoat" yet he has not played well this season. Was he fair to blame the media or is there some truth in pointing out his struggles? Then breaking news as Kawhi Leonard is set to miss multiple weeks due to knee swelling. What will Kawhi's legacy look like at the end of his career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with the Cowboys dismantling of the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday. The Cowboys offense seemed to finally wake up dropping 38 points. Was this a product of going against a depleted Eagles team or was this a sign of more to come for Dallas? Next the WNBA Finals are about to wrap up as the Golden State Valkyries took a 3-2 series lead with their win last night. Can Angel Reese and company push this series to a game seven or are the Valkyries going to win the WNBA championship in just their second year? Then the AFC North has quietly become one of the best divisions in the NFL as the Browns, Steelers and Bengals all sit with only two losses. Which team is going to come out on top? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Michael Irvin joins the show to preview the Monday night football matchup between the Cowboys and the Eagles. Facing an injured and struggling Eagles team, is this a must win for the Cowboys to save their season? Next Texas football was able to get back on track after a big win against number seven ranked Ole Miss. Did Arch Manning play well enough to silence his critics for now? Then with the Chiefs and 49ers going down this week that leaves only one unbeaten team left in the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings. Even with being 6-0 is the Vikings offense holding them back from a deep playoff run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins in Seattle as the Seahawks took down the undefeated Chiefs and held Kenneth Walker and their offense in check all game. Is this a turning point for Seattle this season? Next the Giants went on the road and won against the Texans to move to 4-2-1 on the season. Are the Giants in the driver's seat in the NFC East? Can JJ McCarthy really lead the Giants to the playoffs? Then the Ravens got blown out by the Bengals as Lamar did not play again. They now sit at the bottom of the AFC North. What is the biggest problem with the Ravens right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as we have a battle in the North on Sunday. The Lions and the Packers face off as both teams try to keep pace with the Bears and Vikings. Which team is going to come out on top of the NFC North? Next Texas head coach, Steve Sarkisian, called Arch Manning "edgy" this past week with how the media and fans have been talking about his play. Sark acknowledged that they needed more from Arch but still believes in him. Will Arch be able to turn it around on Saturday against Ole Miss? Then getting in the Halloween spirit, Marcus Spears gives his scariest teams in the NFL. You won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Chicago Bears took down the New England Patriots last night. Caleb Williams and Luther Burden III balled out as the offense shined once again. How dangerous is this Bears offense at full health? Next the 76ers mounted a historic comeback against the Cavaliers in LeBron's first game in Philly. The Sixers came all the way back from down 29 to win. Does that say more about the Sixers or the Cavs? Then the Ravens have yet to say who is starting this week between Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. If Lamar returns how should the Bengals defend the Ravens offense? How much fear does Lamar Jackson impose as a QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Yankees owner, Hal Steinbrenner, said that the players were the reason for their playoff exit during his press conference yesterday. Was it really all the player's fault or did the front office deserve some blame as well? Next the Chiefs and Kenneth Walker return to Seattle to face the reigning champions on Sunday. Seattle has had a bad run game all year. Was losing K9 the biggest reason for Seattle's struggles? Then the NFC North sees a showdown between the Lions and the Packers. Are we more confident in Jordan Love or Jared Goff right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins last night in the NBA. We had our first look at the new duo in Minnesota as Ant-Man and LaMelo led the Twolves to a win in Miami. How far can a healthy Wolves team go this season? Next Luka Doncic and the Lakers took down the Warriors but it wasn't without some tempers flaring. Warriors rookie, Yaxel Lendeborg, after the game said he "lost all respect" for Luka after Doncic was complaining to the refs all game. Do you think Yaxel's message was right despite it only being his first game? Then Stephen A. and the crew preview tonight's showdown between the Bears and Patriots. Both teams have great young QBs and head coaches, but who wins tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as this weekend sees a matchup between two top picks in Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. If Caleb Williams is able to stay healthy the rest of the year, can the Bears go all the way? Next the Giants announced that JJ McCarthy will be the starting QB this Sunday against the Texans. Are they making the right move benching Jameis Winston? Then Mad Dog let's us know what's got him mad this week. A new college football playoff format, defensive celebrations and Pat Murphy, you won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Knicks had their banner night and officially unveiled their championship rings last night. But LeBron and the 76ers had to rain on their parade taking them down 106-100. What did we see already in just one game of these news 76ers? Next the Celtics blew a 22 point second half lead in their loss to the Pistons yesterday. Jayson Tatum really struggled shooting the ball going 6-23 from the field. What does Tatum have to do to lead this team without Jaylen Brown? Then Mad Dog, Stephen A. and Jordan Rodgers play Panic or Patience. Should we be panicking or be patient with the situations for some of the biggest names in college football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as the 49ers keep on winning. However, the injuries continue to pile up as Mike Evans may be the most recent casualty after leaving the game late in the second quarter. At 6-0 are the 49ers the best team in the league? Will the injuries ever catch up to them? Next the Rams are another NFC West team that has injuries stacking up on them. But the Rams have not been able to overcome it whatsoever. Now sitting at 2-4 on the season the Rams are last in the NFC West. Is their Super Bowl hopes over? Then Stephen A. had to update his top five NFL teams on the season after week six. Is there a new number one?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with more coaching controversy coming from the Commanders. After last week's absolute blunder of late game management, the Commanders threw the ball away last night on their key 4th down in the red zone. The only issue is that neither Jayden Daniels or Dan Quinn seemed to know that it was 4th down. Who looks worse from their coaching blunders? Then the NBA officially kicks off today so you know some hot takes were had. Can the Knicks repeat? Are the Celtics still contenders? Is Kawhi going to run the East? Next, the Eagles held a press conference where Nick Sirianni had to answer to the medical updates on Jalen Hurts. Did the Eagles put Sirianni in a bad spot forcing him to answer to the media? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Stephen A., Dan Orlovsky and Michael Irvin all try to break down exactly what's gone wrong with the Cowboys this season. However, the Packers have now won three games in a row after their horrid start. Did this game say more about the Cowboys or the Packers? Next Paul Finebaum joins the show to discuss the Notre Dame BYU game we had on Saturday. Does the loss for Notre Dame make the Miami game a must win to make the playoffs? Then the Rams and Texans have been two of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. But who is the better 2-4 team right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Cowboys have hit a new low. Not only has their defense been horrendous this whole season, but now their offense is starting to struggle as well. Can Dallas still win this down NFC East or is their season over? Next, Jalen Hurts has officially been ruled out for the season by the Philadelphia Eagles. Will we see Philly try to make a move to save their season? Is Nick Sirianni's time soon over with the Eagles? Then Paul Finebaum joins the show as Steve Sarkisian has decided to give QB KJ Lacey Jr. more 1st-team reps in practice this week, although Arch Manning will remain the starter. What does this mean for Arch and Texas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Dallas heads to Green Bay on Sunday to face the Packers. Will we see a rejuvenated Cowboys defense after their players-only meeting this past week? Are Jordan Love and the Packers turning a corner? Next Paul Finebaum joins the show to preview three top ranked matchups this Saturday. Ohio State takes on Indiana, Alabama takes on Tennessee and Notre Dame takes on BYU. Which game will be the best? Which upset has the highest chance of happening? Then Caleb Williams shut down questions about his hamstring injury during his latest media availability. Should Caleb be open and honest about his return timeline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins in Mile High as the Broncos defense stood up tall against the Seattle Seahawks. Five sacks and two interceptions for the defense helped propel the Broncos to the win. But Bo Nix still did not shine... or even just play well. Is Bo Nix holding the Broncos back? Next Jalen Hurts was found to have a blood clot in his calf which will keep him out for an unknown amount of time. Should Hurts even try to return this season? How does this impact Nick Sirianni's coaching seat? Then the college football playoff is nearing a deal that will expand the current playoff format to 24 teams as early as next year. How could a 24-team playoff change college football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Thursday Night Football is a matchup between two of the league's best defenses in the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. But, both of these teams come into this game with major questions about their offense. Who needs to show up and come away with the win more? Next Aaron Rodgers has had three straight games with over 200 passing yards and three touchdowns. Is Rodgers' success sustainable throughout the season? Has Rodgers' play raised expectations for Pittsburgh? Then week six of the NFL season has an intriguing matchup between the Panthers and the Eagles. Would you rather have Bryce Young or Jalen Hurts right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Los Angeles Dodgers are in real jeopardy of losing their dynasty. The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 3-0 lead in the NLCS and look to close out the sweep tonight. What do the Dodgers have to do to get back into this series? Next Mel Kiper Jr. released his big board which has Arch Manning listed as the 24th best prospect and the 6th best QB. Is this a fair ranking for what we've seen from Arch so far this season? Then A.J Brown has returned to practice for the New England Patriots who already hold a head-to-head win over the Buffalo Bills. Can the return of A.J Brown help lead the Patriots to a division title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Dallas heads to Green Bay to take on the Packers. Micah Parsons will still be on the sideline for this matchup but that doesn't make it any less important. In a game where both teams are trying to turn a corner and start a run who will have the bigger game: Dak or Jordan Love? Next the Seahawks and Broncos face off on Thursday night football. In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league, who needs the win more? Then it's time to see what Mad Dog Russo is mad at this week. Kalen DeBoer yelling at his players, Sean McVay's OT play calling, Karl-Anthony Towns contract dispute, you won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as Bills head coach, Joe Brady, warned running back, James Cook, that there may be consequences for his costly fumbles. However, Buffalo's rushing attack has been a major reason for the teams success. Has James Cook's fumbling actually become an issue? Next the crew decides if it's time to be patient or panic on some of the biggest names in the NFL. Is it time to panic for Bo Nix, Nick Sirianni and the Rams? Then Jessica Mendoza joins the show to preview the MLB's championship series. The Dodgers have kept Shohei Ohtani in the lineup for game three despite his struggles. Are they making the right choice? Who will take control of the ALCS between the Guardians and Rays heading into game three tied 1-1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is here, and we’ve got plenty to say! Monday Night gave us a game for the ages, with an MVP battle that lived up to the hype. Who made the biggest statement, and what does it mean for the rest of the season? We’re breaking it all down! Meanwhile, Washington is dealing with the aftermath, and the NFC Least is living up to its name. Can anyone step up and take control of the division? And you know we can’t leave without talking about America’s Team! HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS?! The takes are coming, the debates are heating up, and we’re covering it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is in the house! Monday Night Football delivered an absolute masterpiece, and the MVP showdown has everyone talking! We’re breaking down the biggest moments, the key takeaways, and what it all means moving forward! Plus, the fallout continues in Washington! Can anyone in the NFC Least get their act together, or is the chaos just getting started? And last but certainly not least… HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS?! We’re debating all the biggest storylines and bringing the heat on today’s episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as the NFC East has once again become the NFC LEAST! With the Giants and Commanders game ending in a tie, the Eagles blunder in London, and the Cowboys embarrassment of a game against the Bucs on Thursday, no one seems to be taking control. Which team is going to break through and take this division? Next the Packers sent a message to the Bears this weekend with their 31-7 win. Can the Packers use this game to finally turn a corner against Ben Johnson? Can the Packers revive their season? Then Texas lost it's number one ranking in college football after their upset loss to Oklahoma. Arch Manning struggled yet again. Is it time to start worrying about Arch as a draft prospect? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Washington Commanders may have made the biggest mistake of the season. With the ball in Giants territory and 50 seconds left, Jayden Daniels and the Commanders ran a play and then let the clock run all the way down to 0 before spiking it which led to a tie. Is Quinn or Daniels more to blame for the horrible miscommunication? Next to another wild coaching decision, Nick Sirianni and the Eagles kicked the ball off in play to the Jaguars with 8 seconds left in the game which led to a 50 yard kickoff return and ultimately a game-winning field goal for the Jags. What is the perception of Sirianni after the loss? Then Drake Maye might be back as he had 5 touchdowns in a big win over the Raiders. Are Drake and the Patriots back?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with more Cowboys talk. After the game a stadium staff member called Dak and the Cowboys performance "embarrassing" as Prescott walked by. Dak was not pleased by the comments but is there any truth to them? Has Dak given more reasons for his critics to talk? Next Kendrick Perkins joins to give some of his boldest Perkdictions for the upcoming NBA season. Could Anthony Edwards win MVP? Will the Celtics be just a play-in team? Then the crew gives you a history lesson on Virginia State's football and cheerleading teams as the campus has been alive and active the whole show! You won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as Dallas loses in one of the biggest upsets of the NFL season so far. Undrafted rookie QB, Jalon Daniels, led the 0-4 Bucs to a win in Dallas against the Cowboys. The Bucs rushed for almost 250 yards in the game as Dallas' defense once again struggled heavily. Where do the Cowboys go from here? Next the reigning NBA Champions, New York Knicks, are having some contract issues as they decide to officially table all contract extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart. How important is it for the Knicks to retain their championship core? Then LeBron James made his preseason 76ers debut as their entire new starting five played. Which version of LeBron do the 76ers need to compete for a championship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Stephen A. and Mina Kimes compare their top five NFL teams after four weeks. Do they have the same team number one? Mina goes off on Stephen A. for his Vikings take? Then some breaking news has dropped... Jayden Daniels will start for the Commanders on Sunday after missing only two games with a dislocated elbow. Could a Jayden Daniels-led Commanders team make some noise in this discombobulated NFC East? Then Kirk Cousins and the Raiders travel to Foxborough to take on the Patriots after their big win against the Bills. Who do you trust more in this matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as Stephen A's Yankees were swept last night in the American League Division Series by the Tampa Bay Rays. This now marks 17 straight seasons without a world series title for New York, the second longest drought in franchise history. What changes do they have to make to get back to being the old Yankees? Next the Philadelphia Eagles lost another major player on their offensive line after trading away center, Cam Jurgens, yesterday to the Baltimore Ravens. Are all these Eagles changes putting too much of a load on Jalen Hurts? Then the crew previews one of the biggest matchups of the college football season, Georgia at Alabama. Who do we trust more in this game: Gunner Stockton or Keelon Russell? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as the Lane Johnson news has officially put the Eagles in Mad Dog's "teams that can no longer win the super bowl" list. Stay tuned to see what other teams make the list. Next, WWE play-by-play announcer, Joe Tessitore, joins the show to preview WWE's Money in the Bank show this Saturday in New Orleans. Then Mad Dog shares what he's mad about this week. Pittsburgh Football head coach, Milwaukee Brewers ground rules, primetime football scheduling... no one is safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Philadelphia Eagles received breaking news yesterday as Lane Johnson decided to retire. Johnson has been a staple of the Eagles offense since 2013. Where does Philly look now to help out their offensive line on the field and in the locker room? Next Dak Prescott said he does not regret sharing the team's G.O.T.I mantra this past offseason. While the Cowboys offense has certainly been good, the greatest might be a stretch. Could Dak's comments come back to bite the Cowboys at the end of the season? Then with Alabama's electric start to the college football season has the perception of Kalen DeBoer changed at all? Could Alabama win the CFP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as the crew debates what running back they would take first in the NFL. Bijan Robinson has taken the NFL by storm these last couple seasons but Jahmyr Gibbs, James Cook and Derrick Henry have been the definition of consistency. Next LeBron James and Jaylen Brown made their 76ers debut this past week. However, LeBron is said to already be dealing with chronic arthritis in his foot. Is this a sign of things to come for Philly? How bad do the 76ers need LeBron for a title run? Then it's time for Stephen A's top five NFL teams this season. Who will Stephen A. pick as his best team in the league? Stay tuned to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Bijan Robinson and the Falcons demolished the Saints on Monday Night Football. Both Bijan and Brian Robinson ran all over the Saints defense as Michael Penix Jr. showed once again that he can be a true franchise QB for Atlanta. Could the Falcons make some noise in the NFC? Next the New York Yankees are one game away from losing in the American League Division Series for the second straight year. After only having one hit in game one and four errors in game two, could this series be going any worse for New York? Should Aaron Boone be managing for his job? Then the Knicks and their superstar center, Karl-Anthony Towns, are reported to be far apart on his contract extension. How long can New York let this linger? Do they have to sign KAT to still be a contender? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Michael Irvin claims that the NFC East is now Dallas' to lose. With Philly having offensive problems again, could this be true? Could a Jameis led Giants team stand in their way? Next the Raiders and Chiefs delivered a great game between two undefeated teams that took a last second interception for the Chiefs to put away Kirk and the Raiders. Kenneth Walker had another huge game on the ground. How much of a difference does K9 make? What did the Raiders show even in a loss? Then the Indiana Fever may no longer be in the WNBA playoffs but that doesn't mean the storylines are over. Kelsey Mitchell, star for the Fever, who is an unrestricted free agent this offseason said that some fans take things too far and playing for the Fever is not always easy. What should we make of these comments? Is it fair for Kelsey to speak out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as Dallas wins the battle for Texas. CeeDee Lamb and Dallas' offense are able to hold off CJ Stroud and the reeling 0-4 Houston Texans. Did the Cowboys make a statement with their win? Did their defense show anything different? Next after the Patriots beat the Bills in Buffalo; Bills corner, CJ Gardner-Johnson, called Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism who caught the game winning catch a practice squad player who will never be heard from again. Could this cause some controversy in Buffalo? How will Joe Brady respond to CJ's comments? Then Sunday saw some referees in the spotlight. The NFL is reviewing multiple refs for their conduct towards Vikings and Cardinals players. What is going on with the stripes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Joey Porter Jr. is hoping to make his Cowboys debut on Sunday. How much will Porter actually improve this defense? Has Jerry Jones been able to make up for the loss of Micah Parsons through his trades? Next the crew looks ahead to week four of the NFL. Are the Browns legit contenders after their win against the Steelers? Could the Bills and Chiefs be on upset watch? Then Victor Wembanyama recently said he will not be promoting any betting sites. What do you think of Wemby taking a stand? Is this something that more NBA players should follow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as Stephen A. sounds off on the Steelers after last night's poor performance. A loss to the Browns with some Rodgers controversy does not make for a good Thursday Night recipe. What's going on in Pittsburgh? Next the Eagles take on the Rams in a matchup that was supposed to be between two of the NFC's elite teams. Is this still the case? Who needs the win more? Then despite injuries piling up early yet again for San Fran, they are still 3-0. Brock Purdy has played some of the best football of his career so far. Is he the MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with more defense talk in Dallas. Jerry invested in this defense heavily in the offseason but it has yet to pan out. Is this yet another Jerry Jones blunder or is the coaching more to blame? Next there are some rumblings in New England that a rift might be forming between Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel. Might this be a reason for Maye's struggles so far this season? What do Drake and Vrabel have to do to point themselves back in the right direction? Then to Tampa Bay where some seats may be starting to get hot. With Tampa Bay potentially starting 0-4 and with Baker out with an injury, could we see the Bucs part ways with Todd Bowles this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with breaking news in the NFL world as Steelers corner, Joey Porter Jr, was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. How much can Porter realistically change this defense? Were they just one player away? Next the crew debates who you would rather have at QB right now, Joe Burrow or Trevor Lawrence. Evan Cohen, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN, says he wants Trevor... is that crazy? Then this past week Odell Beckham Jr was officially waved by the New York Giants. What would his career have looked like if not derailed by injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the faltering NFC North! Predicted to be the best division in football, 3/4 teams have stumbled out of the gates (some due to injury). Now, 3 weeks in, which team looks the scariest? Then, a battle of 3-0 squads! The game of the week takes place in Las Vegas where Kirk battles Mahomes. How surprised would you be if the Raiders pulled off the upset? Next, Mad Dog is MADDD!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Schlittler's dominance! He owns the Red Sox statistically more than any pitcher has ever owned another professional team! Is the Red Sox season about the end at the hands of the Yanks for a second straight year? Then, which floundering early season SB favorite needs a win more: Rams or Eagles? Next, Drake Maye panic button alert! Drake Maybe (thanks Skip) has lost his MVP ways of last season. He can't complete a deep pass, refuses to run, and looks like a shell of his former self! What happened? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as Chris Canty, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN, breaks down what led to the Eagles collapse last night. Does more blame fall on the Eagles offense or defense? Should we start to question the Hurts-Sirianni pairing? Next Jeff Passan joins the show as the MLB playoffs begin tonight. Aaron Judge was officially left off the Yankees roster. Was that the right move? Then its the end of week three in the NFL so you know what that means. It's time for Stephen A's top five NFL teams. Will the Chiefs stay at number one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as the Bears' 3rd string QB, Case Keenum, threw all over Philly and their defense as he led the Bears to a 27-7 win. What statement does this make for the Bears going forward? How much credit should we give to Ben Johnson? Then, yesterday was NBA media day and we got another LeBron moment. LeBron stated that he would have gone to the Knicks during this offseason if they did not win the championship. What does Stephen A. have to say about this? Next NHL legend, P.K. Subban, joins the show to break down some of the biggest storylines on the ice heading into opening night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes back in Brazil as Dallas' defensive concerns continue. Lamar and the Ravens rushed for almost 200 yards as Dallas consistently could not set or keep an edge. Did the outcome of this game mean more for Dallas or the Ravens? Next the crew breaks down the biggest storylines from college football week 4. What statement did Florida make with their blowout win over Ole Miss? Is a 1-game suspension enough for USC's Desman Stephens for his hit on Dante Moore? Then Stephen A. had a sit down with NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell. You won't want to miss some of the questions Stephen A had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with a battle in Brazil. Ravens Cowboys came down to the wire and it took a 57 yard field goal from Baltimore to take home the win. There were some late game issues with how the Cowboys played down the stretch. Is their offense or defense more to blame for the loss? Next to the AFC North where a faceoff between the Bengals and Steelers took place. Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock to throw three touchdowns and beat the undefeated Bengals. Is the Bengals defense starting to slide once again? Then real concern in New England as Drake Maye has yet another turnover riddled game. Have we lost all confidence in Drake Maye? What does he have to do to bounce back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with more Packers problems. Could the Packers realistically be the worst team in the NFL right now? Are there any ways to fix the current roster this year? Will the return of Josh Jacobs change anything? Next, the NBA's top 100 list fully came out and there are a few surprises. LeBron James is ranked all the way at 18 while other vets like Curry and Durant are 12 and 13 respectively. After his monster season, Victor Wembanyama is ranked as the second best player in the league. What does Wemby have to do this year to take over that number one spot? Then the crew heads over to the AFC where there are four remaining 2-0 teams; Chiefs, Bills, Bengals and Raiders. Are the Chiefs the team to beat out of these four? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with an old friend making his return. Skip Bayless is back and you won't want to miss is!! First we head to Green Bay where the Packers were straight up embarrassed by Michael Penix and the Falcons, suffering the worst home loss in the Matt Lafleur era. Is it already time to start thinking about next year for the Packers? Next there is a rumble in Rio brewing. The Ravens and Cowboys travel south to Brazil for their game this weekend. How can Dallas' defense stop Lamar and the Ravens rushing attack? Then the crew goes back to college for another ranked Texas matchup. Arch Manning travels to Tennessee where his Uncle created a legacy to take on the Volunteers. Do you trust Arch Manning to come through? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as the NFL travels to Brazil for the Ravens and the Cowboys to face off. Both these teams sit at 1-1 with disappointing loses. Who needs the win more? Who is more likely to win their division? Next the crew previews some of the most underrated storylines heading into week three of the NFL. Deshaun Watson makes his 2026 home debut in Cleveland. What should the Browns do if he plays poorly? The Raiders are looking to go 3-0. Are they for real? What would a Jets win over the Lions mean? Then there seems to be a clear top two teams in the AFC. Who should we be higher on, the Chiefs or Bills? What do both of these teams need to do to win the Super Bowl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins as Stephen A. is in Rio De Janeiro for the Cowboys Ravens matchup. With both these teams having shaky moments in games so far, who should we have more questions about? Will the Dallas rush defense crumble against Lamar Jackson? Next the crew moves to the NFC North where three of the teams sit at 1-1 after two weeks. Which of the North's .500 teams do we trust the most? Then the Rams take on the Broncos in a game that many people before the season marked as a potential Super Bowl preview. Is this still the case? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as the Giants aren't the only team with QB questions. The Bears will most likely be without Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent, who is now in concussion protocol, in their game against Philadelphia. Do the Bears have a chance this weekend? Next the Bengals are back and may be better than ever. The same Bengals offense we all know with a defense that is much improved makes the sky the limit for the Bengals this season. Then tune in to catch what Mad Dog is mad about this week, you won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with some GIANT questions in New York. Jaxson Dart's knee injury turned out to be a lot more serious than originally expected as he is in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season. Where do the Giants go at QB from here? Next, who had the more impressive week two bounce back, Rams or Broncos? Which team is in a better spot going forward? Then a preview of some of the biggest College Football games this weekend. Should Florida be favored over Ole Miss? Should we expect LSU to bounce back vs Texas A&M? Will Arch & Texas be able to survive Tennessee? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes as the Rams manhandled the Giants on Monday Night Football. They outgained New York 481 yards to 182 and had control of the game the entire night. Is this something we should expect, especially with New York playing their backup QB, or are the Rams who we thought they were before the season? Next Ole Miss plays another in another ranked matchup this weekend as they travel to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators. Trinidad Chambliss is the front runner for the Heisman right now, but could he be an NFL starting QB? Then Stephen A gives his top five NFL teams after week two, you won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with some trouble in Hollywood as another young QB goes down with an injury. Jaxson Dart left the game in the first quarter with a rumored MCL sprain. How long will he be out and how will this affect the Giants moving forward? Next the crew checks in on Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels after new injury news released. How long can either of these teams survive without their QB? Then Chris Canty, host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN, breaks down some 2-0 teams. Are the Vikings and Raiders actually good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes as Jalen Hurts led Philly to a game winning touchdown drive... but it was against the Titans. This is two straight weeks where the Eagles have struggled to put lesser teams away. Even though their 2-0, should we start to be worried about the Eagles? Next, Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss get their revenge against Lane and LSU. How does this loss change our view of Lane Kiffin? Then Todd Monken responds to the criticism the Browns have been getting with an all-time quote you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with chaos in Chi-Town. Caleb Williams was carted off the field early in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injury. If Caleb is out long-term will the Bears be able to survive? Next, the Cowboys win their first game of the season but still looked shaky. Their defense struggled to stop the Commanders' rushing attack even after Jayden Daniels left the game with an elbow injury. Did their win restore our confidence in the Cowboys or does there still need to be improvement to be taken seriously in the NFC? Then CJ Stroud struggled as the Texans only scored six points. Is it time to start worrying about the Texans? How good does their defense need to be to carry the offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes as the Dallas Cowboys look to avoid going 0-2 for the first time since 2010. Dallas takes on the feisty Commanders who look to bounce back from their close week one loss to the Eagles. Do we have confidence in Dallas to pull through? Next, Joe Burrow said yesterday that he has been going through some back tightness that has limited him in practice this week. How concerned should we be going forward this season with Burrow's health? He's expected to play but could this linger on? Then more LSU talk. Earlier this week Lane Kiffin stated that all the pressure is on Ole Miss. How could that be possible? How much is on the line for Lane to win this game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with a breakdown of Thursday Night Football's matchup between the Bills and Lions. Josh Allen and the Bills offense shined for the second week in a row as they put up 41 points on a struggling Lions defense. Are the Bills the best team in the AFC? Next the crew heads to Oxford for what could be the biggest game in college football this season. Lane Kiffin makes his long awaited return to Ole Miss, what should we expect from this game? Should LSU be road favorites? Then the crew looks ahead to week two of the NFL season. The Bears take on the Vikings in an NFC North showdown, who will come out on top? The Jags travel to mile high to take on the Broncos, will Trevor Lawrence continue to ball out? The Ravens play the Saints, will Tyler Shough be able to continue what he did in the second half against the Lions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes as the crew touches on two teams in week one who struggled to put points on the board and did not impress anyone. Should we be worried more about the Patriots or the Steelers offense? Next 6-time Grammy Award nominee, Kenny Chesney, joins the show to give his thoughts on Tennessee football, the Patriots, Sean Payton and more! Then the crew takes a trip down to H-Town as the Texans may need a big bounce back win this weekend. Is CJ Stroud really capable of leading this team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with some big QB injuries. LSU may be going into their biggest game against Ole Miss WITHOUT Sam Leavitt as Lane Kiffin mysteriously listed him as doubtful late last night. In the NFL, Joe Burrow may be dealing with some back issues that could linger. Will Leavitt play? Will we have another injured season of Burrow? Next Mina Kimes joins the show to talk about the Chicago Bears. We all know how good their offense is but should the defense be a cause for concern? Then comments were made by Titans star defensive tackle, Jeffery Simmons, about Jalen Hurts ahead of their matchup this weekend. Has the Jalen Hurts slander gone too far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes with a big NFC North matchup this weekend. The Vikings take on the Bears as Carson Wentz and Brian Flores' defense look to bring the Vikings to 2-0 while the Bears look to prove that their week one offense was not a fluke. Next the Protect College Sports Act moves even closer to a vote in the Senate. If this bill is passed what could that mean for the landscape of college sports as we know it? Then Mad Dog is back so you know what that means... Why is Mad Dog Mad makes it's long awaited return! See what Mad Dog is upset about today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with some disruption in Dallas. Jerry Jones said he's optimistic that they can fix the defense and play better. This is now multiple years of a dreadful defense in Dallas however, so do we really believe him? Next, it's the game of the year in college football. Lane Kiffin brings his LSU squad back to his old stomping grounds as LSU takes on Ole Miss in Kiffin's first game back in Oxford after coaching them for the past six seasons. Then Stephen A. loses it over Mets fans cheering for Pete Alonso's 300th career home run AGAINST THE METS. Did Mets fans have a good reason to cheer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes with Dallas' dreadful defense. The Cowboys spent the offseason revamping their entire defensive unit which was worst in the NFL last season. However the Giants were still able to run all over them and Jaxson Dart shined. Do we still expect this defense to be top half of the league? If Dallas' defense still struggles with all new personnel, is it time for some coaching changes? Next Stephen A. gives his top five NFL teams after week one. Are the Chiefs back? The Rams are already outside the top five? Then Joe Burrow and the Bengals got a big win against the Buccaneers on Sunday where their defense recovered four fumbles against Baker Mayfield. But does this game convince us that the Bengals are for real, or do we need to see more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins as we finally get some more Mahomes magic as the Chiefs down the Broncos on Monday Night Football. Chris Canty, host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN, joins to talk about how Kenneth Walker and the Chiefs defense shines as Bo Nix and Sean Payton take a rough week one loss. How concerned should we be with Denver? Next the Rams take on the Giants in week two of Monday Night Football. Could the Giants build on their week one performance and take down a reeling Rams team who is dealing with major injuries already? Then Stephen A. goes off on Kawhi Leonard as his trade to the Raptors is officially completed. How far back does this set back the Clippers franchise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes with more disfunction in Dallas. The Giants defense kept the Cowboys offense in check for the whole game. What does this say about a Cowboys offense we were expecting to be one of the best in the league? Next Paul Finebaum joins to cover the miracle comeback that Arch Manning and Texas was able to put together against Ohio State this past Saturday. Did Arch Manning have his Heisman moment? Then the Cardinals pull off a stunner and beat the Chargers. How much criticism does Justin Herbert deserve for the loss? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with Josh Allen's takeover in Houston. Both Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson make big statements with their new head coaches with big week one wins. Should we be concerned with the Texans defense or can we just write it up to Josh Allen? Next Michael Irvin joins the show to go head to head against Stephen A. about the Cowboys lackluster performance on Sunday Night Football. Michael Irvin isn't concerned... but should we be? Then the crew breaks down the Bears beatdown of Carolina. Caleb Williams and the Bears almost score 60. Could this be the best offense in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the sluggish Rams! Perhaps arriving in Australia mere hours before their dual against the 49ers was the wrong move? Then, the Giants face the Cowboys in a Sunday night matchup sure to excite! OBJ, Malik Nabers and Skattebo return with plans to silence the Cowboys hype machine! Next, Desmond Howard defends Bryce Underwood's lackluster week one performance! Going Away Gift: Start Quentin Johnston this week! He will have 19.19 points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with Australia's newest team. After staying in Melbourne for a week the 49ers cruise to a win over the Rams who were clearly missing that L.A weather. Then Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins to remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and everyone who tragically lost their lives that fateful day. Next, with AJ Brown confirmed to be out at least four weeks how will the Patriots survive? Who needs to step up on offense to fill his role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes as Mina Kimes joins to break down last night's stunner between the Seahawks and Patriots. How much did Drake Maye's lackluster performance change your perception of him? Will he be able to bounce back next week against the Steelers? Then to the NFC North where the crew argues about who needs a faster start: Jordan Love or Kyler Murray. What version of Kyler do the Vikings need to make some real noise in the NFC? Next the crew talks some Josh Allen. Will his struggles continue against the Texans defense this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with a Super Bowl Rematch in Seattle. Injuries galore as both Sam Darnold and AJ Brown left the game. But in the absence of Darnold, Drew Lock was able to led the Seahawks to a comeback victory. Which injury will have a bigger impact on their team? Next Paul Finebaum joins the show to break down what Arch Manning needs to do to beat Ohio State this weekend. Will Arch step up? Then some controversy in Michigan as QB Bryce Underwood responds to his coaches' comments about his long-term QB status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with The NFL's Australia game. Do you give the 49ers any chance to score on the dominant Rams offense? Then, Stephen A. wonders if Joe burrow is lying about being in Cincinnati for "the long haul." Next, Paul Finebaum joins to lampoon Dabo Swinney after a shocking blowout loss at the hands of Lane and The Tigers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Finebaum flaming a failing entity. The NCAA and SEC embarrasses themselves daily! Now, the SEC may expel LSU? No shot, right? Then, NFL IS BACK!! Who wins tonight: Pats or Seahawks? Next, give it up for day three of Michigan/Western Michigan talk! The MAC now wants the result overturned! Should the record books show this as a WMU win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes as co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN, Chris Canty, gives his first top five NFL teams of the season. The Los Angeles Rams are not his number one team, should we pump the breaks a little on the Rams hype? Then the crew discuss Aaron Rodgers and what his last season could mean for his legacy. Does he have anything left to prove? How far can the Steelers really go? Next, there's an update in the SEC v LSU court case. Will this battle linger on all season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with a look ahead to tomorrow night's first game of the NFL season, Seattle vs New England. Which team comes out on top in this Super Bowl rematch? Should the new Christian Gonzalez contract change the way we look at this game? Next, with the injury to Pro-Bowl guard Tyler Smith how important is it for Dallas to get off to a fast start? Should we expect their offense to continue to produce at the same level? Will their defense let them down again? Then the first NFL game in history to be played in Australia is this weekend. How do we expect the travel to impact the Rams and 49ers? Will Aaron Donald play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with a major clock controversy at the Big House. Michigan connects on a last second hail mary to beat Western Michigan by one. But on the broadcast there was no time left after the play before, how was this possible? Next Dan Orlovsky said he wasn't shocked by Clemson's performance against LSU on Saturday. Did anyone else expect this result? Should we have? Does this signal the beginning of the end of the Dabo Swinney era in Clemson? Then both Trinidad Chambliss and Dante Moore had great games to power their teams to victory this past weekend. Who means more to their squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with a break down of the mayhem in Michigan. A hail mary wins it for the Wolverines, but did they really deserve it? Next a conversation is had about Dabo Swinney and Clemson. Does Clemson's performance leave you with any hope for the rest of the season? Might this be Dabo's last year with the Tigers? Then the crew discusses who their more confident in this year, Ohio State or Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes with a dive into Alabama Football. Is Alabama still a national championship or bust school? How much longer of a leash will they give Kalen DeBoer? Then the crew moves to UNC. Should they be regretting hiring Bill Belichick? How far can Belichick take them this year? Next, in order for Miami to make it back to the College Football Playoff and ultimately win does Darian Mensah have to be a Heisman Candidate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with breakdown of the injunction granted to the ex-pro players seeking eligibility from LSU. Kiffin and LSU still have a big fight ahead of themselves against the SEC. Will these players ultimately be able to play? What impact is this whole situation going to have on their week one performance against Clemson? Next Stephen A. discusses last night's big win for Coach Prime and Colorado. How big of a win was Colorado's one point victory over Georgia Tech? Then the crew debates which win this weekend would be bigger, Clemson over LSU or Louisville over Ole Miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with a preview of Clemson v LSU this weekend. Should we expect any tempers to flare between the teams due to their coaches' comments this past week. How much does Dabo Sweeney have to prove after some down seasons? Then Big Perk joins the show to give his opinions on the Clippers disaster and the punishments that came with it. Next Stephen A. goes over his top five NFL teams heading into the season, and some of his choices may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst joining to discuss the punishments given to Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the Clippers. Who got punished the most? Was Kawhi let off easy? Then Stephen A. and the crew dive into Deion Sanders and Colorado this year. How much does Deion have to prove this season? Could he be on the hot seat? Next Peter Schrager comes on to talk about the decline of Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown's relationship. Who has more to prove this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes with a message from Adam Schefter warning Stephen A. that the Cowboys are coming. Will their offseason additions be enough to dethrone the Eagles in the NFC East? Next Jordan Rodgers breaks down Caleb Williams and what his ceiling could be this year. Will the Bears repeat their success from last season? Then a look into the Chiefs, will Mahomes be able to bounce back and perform at a high level even after his ACL surgery? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with a break down of the comments made by Dabo Sweeney about Lane Kiffin and his recruiting tactics. Is Dabo in the right or does it come across as complaining? Next the crew gets into CJ Stroud's contract extension talks. Is CJ Stroud worth franchise QB money? Then Chris Fowler joins the show to preview the first full slate of college football this Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes with the crew's prediction of the top 10 players in the NFL Top 100 List. Is Myles Garrett the clear best player in the NFL? Then Evan Cohen, host of UnSportsmanLike, discusses why he thinks Jalen Hurts is set up for a massive leap, potentially even to MVP. Next Paul Finebaum joins to take a look into the first official weekend of college football and discuss which teams should be on upset alert this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Begins with Lane Kiffin's comments about his teams' support. Is this entire process causing more harm than good to LSU? Is recruiting these players even worth it at this point? Then a discussion on the Rams and what they need from Aaron Donald. How good should we expect Donald to be after a two year hiatus? Next, will Burrow and the Bengals finally get over the hump or should we prepare for more of the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with a long lost football powerhouse. USC used to have Heisman winners and Pete Carroll. Now, Lincoln Riley is desperately trying to fill The Coliseum! Then, after adding Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett, are the Rams officially this year's villains? Next, Paul Finebaum joins to give us the latest with the SEC disputing a Louisiana judges ruling that the conference can't punish teams that add pro players returning to college!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with the triumphant returns of Aaron Donald and Stephen A.!! Donald hasn't played football in three years, and it feels like decades since SAS last appeared on First Take! Whose return has you more pumped? Then, Bill Belichick and UNC started the season BLAZING hot with a massive 15-10 win over TCU! Were we all wrong? Is Ole' Billy Boy about to right the ship in Chapel Hill? Next, does Jordan Love need to play at 2016 Rodgers levels to lead the Pack to the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take Resumes with what the 2027 top 10 picks could potentially be. What do we need to see from Dante Moore and Arch Manning to cement their draft stock? Then the crew argues who is more important to their teams' success, Myles Garrett or Micah Parsons. Next a dive into what the Chargers and Justin Herbert could look like this season. Is this the season Herbert wins MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Fernando Mendoza's poor pre-season performance. Does this change our view on Mendoza? How long will the Raiders start Kirk Cousins? Then a deep dive into UNC's schedule. How many wins is realistic for them this year? Will it be enough for Bill Belichick to keep his job? Next the crew discusses which offenses are harder to defend: AFC or NFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with NFL legend Donte 'Hitner" Whitner! Whit, Harry and DanO are troubled by a world where Tua isn't the Falcons' starter. There's no way Tua is THIS bad, right? Then, the NFL is officially ridding themselves of the Pro Bowl! Shedeur Sanders goes down in history as the Browns last Pro Bowl QB, and we get to reminisce about the greatness of Sean Taylor's Brian Moorman hit forever. RIP Pro Bowl. Next, could the NFC West get 3 teams into the playoffs? Fantasy Football Advice: The difference between the 5th and 17th ranked TE last season was 2 PPG. TEs are essentially kickers. Please don't yell at us in the comments for not posting hour 2. First Take is only one hour today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with this year's Super Bowl contenders. Can Sam Darnold strike gold again in Seattle, or will he be shipped back East?? Next, the crew discusses whether the Broncos will take a step back this upcoming season. Finally, it's time to hear what Mad Dog is mad about this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices