First Take

First Take

By ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae CornetteSports
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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 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?

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    47 min
  • 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 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?

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    49 min
  • 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 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?

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    48 min
  • 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 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?

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    48 min
  • 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 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!

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    48 min
  • 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 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?

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    47 min
  • 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 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!

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    47 min
  • 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 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?

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    48 min
  • 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 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!

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    47 min
  • 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 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?

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    48 min

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