First Take

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 right! Hear if Stephen A. agrees with his old suitemate! Then, Paul Finebaum joins to blast Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua's most recent comments on missing the CFP. Finally, should the Bills be favored on the road against the AFC East leading Patriots?

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 question! Then, WWE superstar Gunther joins to talk about his upcoming match with John Cena! Next, Shedeur Sanders is helping Cleveland, but is Cleveland helping him? 

First Take begins with Shefty and Finebaum joining to break down the entire Michigan situation. From the timeline of Wednesday's events, to head coaching candidates, we've got it all covered. Then, it's Jalen Hurts turn to get blamed for the Eagles misery. Does he deserve this amount of hate? Next, Travis Kelce voiced his frustration over the Chiefs and his own poor play. DanO takes us inside the mindset of a lot of confused Chiefs players! 

First Take resumes with QBs under pressure. Stephen A. tells us which starter needs to ball out this week. Then, Joe Burrow raised some eyebrows with his comments on Wednesday. Mina tells us how he can have more fun on the field! Next, we play a game of "Who would you rather have?" Hear if the crew would rather have Justin Jefferson or George Pickens.

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 South title? And, are the Colts in the wrong sending a 44-year-old Philip Rivers out to face the Seahawks airtight defense this week? Then, Shedeur faces the Bears with another chance to prove HE should be the Browns starter in 2026. Next, Heisman Trophy finalist Diego Pavia joins to talk about Vanderbilt winning ten games for the first time in program history! 

First Take resumes with upset watch. Could J.J. McCarthy walk down Dak and the Cowboys? Then, Rich Eisen joins to discuss Joe Burrow's future. Next, a Super Bowl preview?? The Packers explosive offense faces the Broncos ferocious defense. Who has the advantage?