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First Take

by ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.

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    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!…

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  • Hour 2: Are the Eagles Still a Serious Threat in the NFC?

    September 29, 2026 · 48 min

    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?…

  • Hour 1: Was Last Night a Bad Game or a Bad Sign for the Eagles?

    September 29, 2026 · 46 min

    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…

  • Hour 2: Did Cleveland's Win Change the Way You View Deshaun Watson?

    September 28, 2026 · 48 min

    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…

  • Hour 1: Are we More Disappointed in Dallas' Offense or Defense at the end of the Game?

    September 28, 2026 · 44 min

    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…

  • Hour 2: Are the Packers the Worst Team in the NFL?

    September 25, 2026 · 46 min

    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…

  • Hour 1: Is the Packers Season Over?

    September 25, 2026 · 49 min

    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…