First Things First

-Was last night’s Lakers’ loss more about missing AD, or are there larger issues for the team? (00:05)

-What do you make of Doc Rivers’ response to LeBron’s comments on load management? (10:11)

-Do the Patriots deserve the benefit of the doubt as they head into the postseason? (16:15)

-Drawing A Blank (21:27)

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-Was last night’s Lakers’ loss more about missing AD, or are there larger issues for the team? (00:05)

-Is it surprising the Cowboys are road favorites against the Eagles? (10:12)

-What do you make of Doc Rivers’ response to LeBron’s comments on load management? (18:35)

-Do the Patriots deserve the benefit of the doubt as they head into the postseason? (24:40)

-Eric Mangini joins to discuss whether Baker Mayfield will become a star quarterback. (29:49)

-What do you make of the Ravens tying the record with 12 Pro Bowl selections? (39:29)

-Drawing A Blank (48:02)

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-Should LeBron James consider load management? (00:05)

-Are people sleeping on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? (06:41)

-In Or Out. (09:41)

-Should NFC frontrunners be dreading the Cowboys in the playoffs? (14:45)

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-Where does Drew Brees rank right now in terms of all-time QBs? (00:05)

-Should the Browns clean house and build around Baker Mayfield? (10:47)

-Should LeBron James consider load management? (19:46)

-Are people sleeping on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? (26:24)

-Are you buying the Cowboys as road favorites against the Eagles? (29:25)

-Brian Westbrook joins to comment on what the Browns should do next year. (38:36)

-In Or Out. (46:14)

-Should NFC frontrunners be dreading the Cowboys in the playoffs? (51:19)

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-How far will the Patriots go in the postseason? (00:48)

-Chris Canty joins to discuss Aaron Rodgers claiming the league doesn't give the Packers enough respect. (07:27)

-In Or Out (15:46)

-Drawing A Blank (21:14)

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-Did Sunday’s win over the Rams change your opinion of the Cowboys? (00:49)

-What is your reaction to the latest developments in the Patriots’ videotaping incident? (09:27)

-Has your opinion of Carson Wentz and the Eagles changed after their win over Washington? (19:46)

-How far will the Patriots go in the postseason? (23:28)

-Chris Canty joins to discuss Aaron Rodgers saying “I don’t know if we have the full respect of the entire league.” (30:06)

-Chris Canty returns to talk about the latest regarding the Patriots’ videotaping incident. (38:26)

-In Or Out (49:40)

-Drawing A Blank (55:08)

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

-Joel Klatt joins to discuss whether the college football playoff committee got their selection of LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Oklahoma correct. (00:05)

-Will the Lakers be historically great? (09:21)

-Can Kawhi Leonard have the same impact on the Clippers that he had with the Raptors? (15:58)

-Is James Harden the best scorer since Wilt Chamberlin? (25:02)

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-What can the Cowboys do against the Rams to prove they’re capable of making a deep playoff run? (00:05)

-Which is the more impressive feat: breaking Michael Vick’s rushing record or Peyton Manning’s passing TD mark? (08:21)

-Do the Patriots need to dominate the Bengals in order to make fans feel better about the team? (14:53)

-Is Wentz right that it’s not on him and him alone to carry the Eagles right now? (19:22)

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-Why did so many people miss on Lamar when he was coming out of college? (00:05)

-What can the Cowboys do against the Rams to prove they’re capable of making a deep playoff run? (8:55)

-Which is the more impressive feat: breaking Michael Vick’s rushing record or Peyton Manning’s passing TD mark? (17:13)

-Do the Patriots need to dominate the Bengals in order to make fans feel better about the team? (23:46)

-Is Wentz right that it’s not on him and him alone to carry the Eagles right now? (28:17)

-Brian Westbrook comments on Lamar Jackson. (35:30)

-Drawing A Blank. (45:34)

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-Should Lamar Jackson change his style of play until his quad injury heals? (00:05)

-Does Kawhi Leonard deserve MVP consideration despite his load management? (08:04)

-Is LeBron still the best player in the NBA now that he’s shifted to point guard? (18:41)

-Is James Harden the best scorer since Wilt Chamberlin? (26:14)

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