First Things First

-How disappointing was Embiid’s shoulder injury last night with Ben Simmons already sidelined? (00:05)

-Is it starting to look like the Rockets’ small ball method could lead to a title run? (06:28)

-Are you ready to call Jayson Tatum a superstar after another 30-point game? (12:12)

-How will the Chiefs’ Super Bowl window be affected if they make Patrick Mahomes the highest-paid player in the NFL? (20:02)

-What’s your reaction to Mike McCarthy’s latest comments about Dak Prescott? (24:52)

-In Or Out? (32:35)

-Drawing A Blank. (37:49)

-Tyrann Mathieu joins the show. (44:21)

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-How impressive was LeBron’s performance against the Pelicans? (00:05)

-How good do you expect Cam Newton to be on the Panthers? (13:00)

-Are the Chargers and Brady a perfect match? (18:35)

-In Or Out? (26:12)

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-How impressive was LeBron’s performance against the Pelicans? (00:05)

-Can anything stop the Bucks from getting out of the East? (13:05)

-Joe Burrow’s comments on whether he’d play for the Bengals if picked: “I’m not going to not play.” (20:47)

-How good do you expect Cam Newton to be on the Panthers? (27:02)

-Is the 76ers’ season in jeopardy or is it Embiid’s time to shine? (32:35)

-Are the Chargers and Brady a perfect match? (40:08)

-In Or Out? (47:48)

-What do you make of Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta saying no one fears the Lakers or Clippers like they feared the Warriors? (54:51)

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-Are you buying Deontay Wilder’s excuse that his entrance costume weakened his legs against Tyson Fury? (00:05)

-Who should be drafted #1: Burrow or Tua? (07:56)

-Drawing A Blank. (16:21)

-Will Kawhi and PG be the duo LA needs? (20:29)

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-Do you trust Embiid to carry the 76ers without Simmons? (00:15)

-What’s your reaction to Warriors owner Joe Lacob saying Kevin Durant leaving “made no sense”? (11:58)

-Are you buying Deontay Wilder’s excuse that his entrance costume weakened his legs against Tyson Fury? (20:38)

-How worrisome is it that Stephen Jones and the Cowboys haven’t spoken to Dak Prescott’s agent since September? (27:14)

-Is Zion’s play sustainable at his weight? (33:57)

-Who should be drafted #1: Burrow or Tua? (43:09)

-Drawing A Blank. (51:35)

-Will Kawhi and PG be the duo LA needs? (55:41)

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-Nick recaps Tyson Fury’s win over Deontay Wilder. (00:05)

-Should the Packers already be thinking about life after Aaron Rodgers? (7:40)

-In Or Out? (15:19)

-Can LeBron James continue to be the closer for the Lakers? (21:39)

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-Were you impressed with the Lakers in their performance against the Celtics? (00:05)

-What message do you think Giannis sent to Embiid and the 76ers with the Bucks’ win on Saturday? (12:05)

-Nick recaps Tyson Fury’s win over Deontay Wilder. (20:24)

-Who has more leverage: Brady or the Patriots? (26:43)

-What do you make of Kawhi’s comments calling out the Clippers after their most recent loss? (33:58)

-Should the Packers already be thinking about life after Aaron Rodgers? (42:04)

-In Or Out? (49:46)

-Can LeBron James continue to be the closer for the Lakers? (56:04)

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Revisit the BEST segments from this week's slate of shows:

-Should the Astros be stripped of their World Series title? (00:05)

-Colts All-Pro Linebacker Darius Leonard joins the show. (10:17)

-Is Drew Brees still good enough for the Saints to “make another run at it”? (21:49)

-Who will win: Wilder or Fury? (31:39)

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-Does Russell Westbrook have a point that he’s “always the one that gets painted to be the bad guy”? (00:05)

-Are you worried about Kyrie’s future after his latest injury setback? (12:21)

-Are you buying that Baker Mayfield has a bright future? (22:38)

-Can Belichick win without Brady? (28:23)

-Can Joel Embiid carry the 76ers deep into the playoffs? (34:14)

-What’s your level of confidence in Wentz moving forward? (43:22)

-In Or Out? (52:00)

-Who would win a 7-game series: Clippers or Lakers? (57:20)

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-Who will win: Wilder or Fury? (00:05)

-In Or Out? (6:31)

-Does KD need to prove he can win a title without Steph, Klay, and Draymond? (17:10)

-Drawing A Blank. (26:26)

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