First Take begins with a week 12 lookahead. Shae, Mad Dog, Swagu, and Stephen A. look at the Cowboys playoff path. Also, what's more likely: Chiefs miss the playoffs or reach the Super Bowl?

LeBron dished out 12 assists in his season debut. What's the Lakers ceiling this season?

Finebaum joins to explain Notre Dame's unusual ranking and SEC bias.

Stephen A. and Swagu go at it over Aaron Rodgers. Can the Steelers beat the Bears without him?

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