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First Take
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Episodes
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Hour 2: What should the Packers identity be on offense?
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…
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Hour 1: Can the Bills win the AFC despite their defensive struggles?
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…
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Hour 2: Is Lamar Jackson still on the same tier as Josh Allen?
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…
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Hour 1: Should the Colts trade Jonathan Taylor?
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…
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Hour 2: Are the Cowboys the best team in the NFC East??
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…
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Hour 1: What did we learn about the Cowboys after last night's win??
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…
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Hour 2: Is the Cowboys season on the line tonight??
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…
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Hour 1: Is the bigger story from last night the Chiefs struggles or the Seahawks Dominance?
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…
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Hour 2: Who will win the NFC North?
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…
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Hour 1: How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?
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…
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Hour 2: Are we more impressed with the Lakers or Timberwolves?
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…
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Hour 1: Does LaMelo Ball unlock an MVP year for Anthony Edwards?
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…
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Hour 2: Are the Bears good enough to win the Super Bowl?
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…
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Hour 1: What's the biggest reason the 76ers won last night?
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…
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Hour 2: Are the 49ers the best team in the NFL?
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…
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Hour 1: Which team is the biggest threat to a Knicks Repeat?
First Take begins with more coaching controversy coming from the Commanders. After last week's absolute blunder of late game management, the Commanders threw…
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Hour 2: Are both Notre Dame and BYU threats to win the CFP?
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…
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Hour 1: Who is most to blame for the Cowboys woes on offense?
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…
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Hour 2: Will the Cowboys players-only meeting have a positive impact on their game Sunday?
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…
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Hour 1: Is it fair to criticize Bo Nix after last night's win?
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…
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Hour 2: Is Bo Nix holding the Broncos back from being Super Bowl Contenders?
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…
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Hour 1: Does the 3-0 series say more about the Brewers or Dodgers?
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…
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Hour 2: Who will have a bigger game Sunday night: Dak Prescott or Jordan Love?
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…
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Hour 1: Where does Josh Allen Rank Among Mobile QBs?
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…
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Hour 2: October Brew
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…
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Hour 1: Clock it!
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…
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Hour 2: Which NFC East team has been the most Disappointing?
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…
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Hour 1: Who is more to blame for the Commanders blunder: Jayden Daniels or Dan Quinn?
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…
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Hour 2: Did Dak prove his critics right?
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…
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Hour 1: How Embarrassing was the Cowboys Loss to the Bucs?
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…
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Hour 2: Who is Stephen A's number one team in the NFL after week 4?
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…
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Hour 1: Who should the Cowboys target for trades?
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…
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Hour 2: How should we assess the SEC so far this season?
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…
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Hour 1: How much trouble are the Eagles in without Lane Johnson?
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…
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Hour 2: Are the Cowboys Gold or Fools Gold?
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…
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Hour 1: How big of a threat are the Falcons in the NFC?
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…
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Hour 2: Are the Cowboys Going to Run Away with the NFC East?
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…
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Hour 1: Did the Cowboys make a Statement with their Win on Sunday?
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…
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Hour 2: Have the Cowboys Proven they are Better off without Micah?
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…
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Hour 1: How Bad is this Loss for the Steelers?
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…
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Hour 2: If the Cowboys Falter, who Deserves the Most Blame?
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…
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Hour 1: What does the Joey Porter Jr. Trade do for the Cowboys?
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…
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Hour 2: Who is The Team to Beat in The NFC North?
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)…
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Hour 1: Should Cam Schlittler Be Anointed Mayor of Boston Immediately?
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…
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Hour 2: Are the Eagles Still a Serious Threat in the NFC?
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…
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Hour 1: Was Last Night a Bad Game or a Bad Sign for the Eagles?
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…
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Hour 2: Did Cleveland's Win Change the Way You View Deshaun Watson?
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…
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Hour 1: Are we More Disappointed in Dallas' Offense or Defense at the end of the Game?
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…
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Hour 2: Are the Packers the Worst Team in the NFL?
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…
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Hour 1: Is the Packers Season Over?
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…
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Hour 2: What Would a 3-0 Start Mean for the Raiders?
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…
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Hour 1: Are There More Questions About the Ravens or the Cowboys?
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…
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Hour 2: Do the Bears Have a Chance Against the Eagles Without their Top 2 QBs?
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…
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Hour 1: Is the Giants Season Over Without Jaxson Dart?
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…
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Hour 2: Did the Rams Put the NFC Back on Notice?
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…
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Hour 1: Can the Giants Keep their Season on Track Without Jaxson Dart?
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…
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Hour 2: Are We More Confident or Concerned About the Eagles?
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…
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Hour 1: Can the Bears Stay Afloat Without Caleb Williams?
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…
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Hour 2: How Critical is Sunday's Game for the Cowboys?
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…
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Hour 1: Are the Bills the Team to Beat in the AFC?
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…