First Take

Hour 2: Do You Trust Stafford or Hurts More in The Playoffs?

31 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with a QB debate for the ages! Both Super Bowl Winners. Both members of stacked offenses. Would you rather have Stafford or Hurts i...

Hour 1: Is a Steelers Rebuild on The Line Sunday?

31 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with (potential) future on-air personality Mike Tomlin! Is a rebuild on the horizon for the Steelers if they lose on Sunday? (0:00) ...

Hour 2: Which NFC Contender Can Overcome Their Biggest Flaw?

30 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with flawed NFC contenders. (0:00) Then, which team has the best chance to pull off a CFP Quarterfinals upset? (13:40) Next, Jason ...

Hour 1: Are You Confident Rams Can Still Make Super Bowl?

30 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with the stumbling Rams. Two weeks ago they were Super Bowl favorites. Now, three road games await them in a daunting NFC playoff fi...

Hour 2: Is Myles Garrett The MVP?

29 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with a steaming hot MVP take from Cam! (10:30) Then, the Bears and 49ers battled in a Sunday night classic! Cam and David Dennis Jr...

Hour 1: Should The Steelers Move on From Tomlin?

29 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with a shocker in Cleveland! Shedeur took down Rodgers, and the Tomlin doubters return. Do the Steelers need to find a new head coac...

Hour 2: Bigger Threat to OKC: Spurs or Nuggets?

26 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with the faltering Thunder as Wemby, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper made them look human. Who's their bigger threat: Spurs or Nugge...

Hour 1: Does LeBron Need to Leave The Lakers?

26 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with an NBA Christmas Day recap! Has the LeBron-Lakers relationship run its course? (0:00) Then, Michigan has zoned in on former Ut...

Hour 1: Would You Start a Franchise With Wemby or SGA?

25 Dec 2025

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Merry Christmas! First Take begins with NBA superstars. If you're starting a franchise today, do you want SGA or Wemby? (0:00) Then, LeBron faces KD i...

Hour 2: Who Owns Christmas: NBA or NFL?

24 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with the battle of Christmas. Fraser Firs, Mariah Carey, and a warm fire...are you thinking of the NBA or NFL? (0:00) Then, it's Bea...

Hour 1: Should DK Metcalf's Suspension Have Been Upheld?

24 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with DK Metcalf's two game suspension. Is that too many games, or not enough? (0:00) Next, would you rather have Jalen Hurts or Josh...

Hour 2: Will DK Metcalf's Suspension Derail The Steelers Season?

23 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with DK Metcalf's 2 game suspension. Is it too harsh, and how much will Aaron Rodgers miss his number one receiver? (0:00) Then, we...

Hour 1: Can The 49ers Win The NFC?

23 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with Mad Dog! He hates holidays and 49ers skeptics! Does he really think the Fightin' Shanahans can get to the Super Bowl, though? T...

Hour 2: Can Caleb Williams Lead Bears to The Super Bowl?

22 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with the Bears comeback. Caleb Williams has taken a leap this year, but can this version of him lead the Bears to the Super Bowl? (...

Hour 1: Are Steelers Real Deal or Fools's Gold?

22 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with a controversial ending in Detroit. Did the refs ruin an all time classic, and can we trust the Steelers in the playoffs? (0:00)...

Hour 1: Is an Alabama 1st Round Loss Unacceptable?

19 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with the CFP! Alabama is on the hunt for revenge against an OU squad that took them down in November. With Bama's stacked roster, is...

Hour 2: How Well Does Miami Need to Play to Justify a CFP Bid?

18 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with Miami backing up their CFP bid. What if they get blown out by A&M? Does that mean the committee should have put Notre Dame in?...

Hour 1: How Confident Are You in Alabama?

18 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with Josh Pate walking us through Alabama's massive CFP matchup against Oklahoma. (0:00) Then, Mina Kimes tells us if it's more impo...

Hour 2: Will The Eagles Keep Sliding?

17 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with Peter Schrager on the Eagles. Time is running out for a late season turnaround. It's now or never for Jalen Hurts! Next, how c...

Hour 1: Are The Knicks Title Contenders?

17 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with the NBA (Cup) Championship Knicks! Windy joins to talk about their title hopes, and Doggy talks about the absurdity that is ha...

Hour 2: Are Eagles The NFC's Best Team?

16 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with the Eagles. They showed signs against an imperfect Raiders squad, but should they be considered an A-tier NFC team? And, who h...

Hour 1: Who Wins AFC North: Steelers or Ravens?

16 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with the battle for the AFC North. Rodgers has the Steelers in front with three game remaining and a week 18 slugfest looming. Who w...

Hour 2: More Confident in Bills or Patriots?

15 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with a Bills vs. Patriots recap. Which team showed more in Sunday's barnburner. Then, the Eagles blew out a lifeless Raiders squad....

Hour 1: Is Cowboys Season a Failure?

15 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with Michael Irvin dishing on the Cowboys season! Hear if he views it as a success, or failure. Then, the Colts lost a tight battle ...

Hour 2: Who's On Upset Alert?

12 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with upset watch. Could J.J. McCarthy walk down Dak and the Cowboys? (0:00) Then, Rich Eisen joins to discuss Joe Burrow's future. ...

Hour 1: What's With Todd Bowles Expletive-Laced Rant?

12 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with Todd Bowles asking his team to "****ing care!" Will his fiery postgame speech give the Bucs enough juice to retain the NFC Sou...

Hour 2: QB Under The Most Pressure in Week 15?

11 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with QBs under pressure. Stephen A. tells us which starter needs to ball out this week. (0:00) Then, Joe Burrow raised some eyebrow...

Hour 1: What is Next For Michigan?

11 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with Shefty and Finebaum joining to break down the entire Michigan situation. From the timeline of Wednesday's events, to head coach...

Hour 2: Should Jalen Hurts Remain Eagles starter?

10 Dec 2025

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First Take starts with Nick Sirianni confirming Jalen Hurts will remain the Eagles starting QB. Kimberley Martin tells us why he was even asked this q...

Hour 1: Is Doggy First Take's Best Athlete?

10 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with the Cowboys final push. Jerry says they still have a chance, and with the Eagles faltering at the worst of times, he may be rig...

Hour 2: Do The Eagles Have a Jalen Hurts Problem?

09 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with an honest Eagles conversation. Hear Stephen A, Jeff and CC's level of concern with Jalen Hurts moving forward. (0:00) Then, w...

Hour 1: Will Eagles Hold Off Cowboys in NFC East?

09 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with another Eagles stinker as they continue soaring directly into the ground. Ouch, that "Hurts." Will they hold off the Cowboys in...

Hour 2: Was Isaiah Likely Robbed?

08 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with Isaiah Likely's robbery and Aaron Rodgers' postgame comments! (0:00) Then, what in the world was Kevin Stefanski thinking on t...

Hour 1: Do You Trust Jordan Love in Big Games?

08 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with Jordan Love's latest heroics! The Packers took down the Bears to take control of the NFC North, but can Love be trusted in big ...

Hour 2: What Happened To George Pickens?

05 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with George Pickens responding to Richard Sherman's criticism about his disappearing act against the Lions! (0:00) Then, Rodgers fa...

Hour 1: Biggest Reason For Cowboys Loss?

05 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with Stephen A. roasting George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys! (0:00) Then, Micah Parsons sees the Bears disrespect. Will he raise ...

Hour 2: Will Cowboys Make Playoffs?

04 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with DanO questioning if the Cowboys really have what it takes to make the playoffs. (0:00) Then, Definitive Dan thinks we're all o...

Hour 1: Is Lions vs. Cowboys a Perception Changing Game?

04 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with Mina Kimes in studio! Mina, Dan and RC get after Stephen A. for his waffling Lions vs Cowboys pick! (0:00) Then, Brian Windhors...

Hour 2: Scariest NFL Team?

03 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with the scariest NFL teams. Hear the team Mad Dog thinks no one wants to see in the playoffs! (0:00) Then, the crew asks if the Be...

Hour 1: Can Cowboys Catch Eagles?

03 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with the whole crew back in studio for Doggy Wednesdays! Can the Eagles catch the Cowboys in the race for the NFC East crown, and ca...

Hour 2: Who Needs Win More: Cowboys or Lions?

02 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with a monumental Thursday night brawl between the Cowboys and Lions. Who needs the win more? (0:00) Then, with the Steelers on the...

Hour 1: Can Patriots Win Super Bowl?

02 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with a Monday night beatdown! The Patriots are pounding through an easy schedule, but would you be surprised if they win the Super B...

Hour 2: Best NFC Team?

01 Dec 2025

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First Take resumes with NFC parity. Which team are you most confident in right now? (0:00) Are there any true contenders in the AFC North, or is this ...

Hour 1: Should Steelers Move on From Tomlin?

01 Dec 2025

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First Take begins with the free falling Steelers. Should they move on from long time head coach Mike Tomlin? (0:00) Who had the worse Week 13 Loss: Ra...

Hour 2: More Encouraged by Packers or Concerned About Lions?

28 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with NFC North juggernauts. Are you more encouraged by the Packers or concerned about the Lions? And, which team bolstered their ro...

Hour 1: Cowboys Making Playoffs?

28 Nov 2025

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First Take begins with the playoff bound Cowboys??? Hear if RC, Cam and Stephen A. think they can run the table. Joe Burrow walked into Baltimore i...

Hour 2: Can Cowboys Run The Table?

27 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with the Cowboys. Can they stay green bean casse-ROLLING against the Chiefs, and maybe even run the table? The Eagles hope it wi...

Hour 1: We're Stuffed With Thanksgiving Football!

27 Nov 2025

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Happy Thanksgiving!! First Take begins with the dish of the day in Dallas. Which offense is more trustworthy: Chiefs or Cowboys? Our second plate i...

Hour 2: More Likely: Chiefs Win SB or Cowboys Reach Playoffs?

26 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with Kimberly Martin discussing Jerry Jones preseason and trade deadline moves. Did they pay off? WWE icon Paul Heyman joins to ...

Hour 1: Who Needs Better Game: Mahomes or Dak?

26 Nov 2025

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First Take begins with Doggy Wednesdays! Mad Dog is back to tell us whether Mahomes or Prescott have more pressure to win on Thanksgiving day. Pau...

Hour 2: More to Gain From Super Bowl Victory: Stafford or Hurts?

25 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with a heated debate over who would gain more from winning a second Super Bowl: Matthew Stafford or Jalen Hurts. The Lions, Texa...

Hour 1: Is Thursday a Must Win for The Cowboys

25 Nov 2025

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First Take begins with the 49ers winning despite Brock Purdy's 3 interceptions. Sitting at 8-4 and 3rd in their division, are they really NFC contende...

Hour 2: Legacy Defining Win for Dak?

24 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with a Mahomes miracle. The Chiefs saved their season with a double digit fourth quarter comeback against the Colts. Are we more im...

Hour 1: High on Cowboys, or Down on Eagles?

24 Nov 2025

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First Take begins with Greeny victory lapping his Cowboys take! Stephen A. finally bows his head in defeat... for a few minutes. He can't compliment t...

Hour 2: Is Jalen Hurts Criticism Justified?

21 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with Jalen Hurts win-loss record over the past two seasons: 24-5. Why do we criticize him so much? Are you more excited to watch...

Hour 1: Make or Break Start For Shedeur?

21 Nov 2025

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First Take kicks off with a loss for the Bills at the hands of an elite Texans defense. Are you more encouraged by the Texans, or concerned with the ...

Hour 2: Eagles Defense or Cowboys Offense?

20 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with game picks for Eagles vs. Cowboys. Bethune-Cookman University athletic director, basketball head coach, and NBA legend Reg...

Hour 1: Does Jalen Hurts Deserve Blame?

20 Nov 2025

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First Take is live from Bethune-Cookman University and the students are HYPED!!! Stephen A. makes them even crazier with his Jalen Hurts take. Does he...

Hour 2: What's at Stake for Dak?

19 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with the crew discussing what Dak must do to lead the Cowboys to the playoffs. Shedeur Sanders makes his first start against th...

Hour 1: Cowboys Playoff Chances?

19 Nov 2025

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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 mi...

Hour 2: Browns Ruining Shedeur Sanders?

18 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with Jeff eviscerating the Browns over their handling of Shedeur Sanders. Dominik Mysterio joins to talk about Survivor Series! ...

Hour 1: Are The Cowboys Back?

18 Nov 2025

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First Take begins with Stephen A. telling us if the Cowboys destroying the Raiders is significant, and a surprise guest joins to debate him. Learn mo...

Hour 2: Big Game Darnold?

17 Nov 2025

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Hour 2 begins with Sam Darnold's shaky performance in another big time game. Hear why DanO is livid with Stephen A.'s opinion on star QBs 6 TD Josh...

Hour 1: The Champ is Here!

17 Nov 2025

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First Take begins with reaction to the PI call that swung Sunday Night's brawl between the Eagles and Lions. Could the Lions really miss the playoffs?...

Hour 2: Will Lions Expose Eagles?

14 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with Cam all in on the Lions exposing the Eagles on Sunday night. RC supports the defending champs. RC is PUMPED for Arch Manni...

Hour 1: Does AFC Run Through Foxborough?

14 Nov 2025

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First Take begins with Drake Maye MVP chants after his 8th straight win, but Cam and Stephen A. say the Pats are fraudulent. Are you taking the Pats o...

Hour 2: Maye or Vrabel?

13 Nov 2025

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Hour 2 kicks off with the surging Patriots. Who's more responsible for their bounce back season: Drake Maye or Mike Vrabel? Eagles Drama - Dan and...

Hour 1: Concerned About Eagles?

13 Nov 2025

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First Take begins with A.J. Brown's most recent comments about his lack of production. Then, a heated debate over the Packers offense. Bucs vs. Bi...

Hour 2: Chiefs, Bills, or Ravens?

12 Nov 2025

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Perennial Contenders - Who's most likely to make a deep playoff run: Chiefs, Bills, or Ravens? Swagu is ready for some Lamar magic. Hey Darnold - ...

Hour 1: Patriots a Lock For One Seed?

12 Nov 2025

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First Take begins with concerns about the Eagles offense, and are the Patriots a lock for the one seed in the AFC? SEC Invitational - Paul Finebaum...

Hour 2: Spur of The Moment

11 Nov 2025

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Hour 2 starts with Stephen A. raving about Victor Wembanyama. Can he win his first MVP this season? Nico Fired - Shams joins to give us the lowdown...

Hour 1: No Pack No

11 Nov 2025

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First Take starts with CC demolishing the Packers offense, and Stephen A. wonders if the Eagles are Jordan Love's kryptonite. No More Nico - Steph...

Hour 2: Packers-Eagles Deciding Factors

10 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with the deciding factors in Monday Night's massive NFC matchup between the Eagles and Packers. West Coast Wallopings - The Sea...

Hour 1: What If Steelers Miss Playoffs?

10 Nov 2025

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First Take is back with the lousy Steelers offense. How much is Aaron Rodgers to blame, and what happens if they miss the playoffs? Bills in Trouble...

Hour 2: Monday Night Must Win?

07 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with a heated debate over confidence levels in Jordan Love. Is this a must win for the Pack? 49ers QB Controversy - Mac Jones is...

Hour 1: Broncos a Real Threat?

07 Nov 2025

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First Takes discusses Denver's offense putting Stephen A. to sleep. Are they real threats in the AFC? QBs Under Pressure - Shae, RC, Cam, and Steph...

Hour 2: NFC Favorites

07 Nov 2025

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Hour 2 begins with an NFC check in. The crew debates who's more likely to find themselves playing for the Lombardi Trophy: Eagles or Seahawks. Plus...

Hour 1: Can Broncos Dethrone Chiefs?

06 Nov 2025

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First Take starts with the charging Broncos. They'll go 2.5 games up on the Chiefs with a win over the Raiders on Thursday night. Can they finally det...

Hour 2: Draymond Comes at Dak

05 Nov 2025

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Hour 2 begins with Draymond Green taking shots at Dak Prescott, quickly turns into a debate about Draymond playing on the '86 Celtics. Then - Steph...

Hour 1: Jerry Jones Delivered?

05 Nov 2025

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Hour 1 begins with reaction to the biggest moves from the NFL trade deadline. Jerry Jones kept the Cowboys in the headlines, but did he make the right...

Hour 2: Jerry Speaks on Micah

04 Nov 2025

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First Take hour 2 starts with Drew Brees joining the show to discuss all of the Dallas drama! Find out what he thinks about Jerry Jones taking shots a...

Hour 1: Cowboys Season Over?

04 Nov 2025

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First Take starts with Stephen A, Jeff and CC asking if the Cowboys season is officially over after a stunning loss to the Cardinals. Stephen A also t...

Hour 2: Can Cowboys Make The Playoffs?

03 Nov 2025

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First Take resumes with Stephen A betting against the Cowboys to make the playoffs. Then Marcus Spears and Cam Newton sound off on the Bengals defens...

Hour 1: Cowboys on Upset Alert?

03 Nov 2025

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First Take is live from Arlington right down the block from Jerry's World! A rowdy Cowboys crowd welcomes Stephen A with open arms. Plus, are the ...