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Hour 2: Who will have a bigger game Sunday night: Dak Prescott or Jordan Love? Oct 14, 2026

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First Take resumes as Dallas heads to Green Bay to take on the Packers. Micah Parsons will still be on the sideline for this matchup but that doesn't make it any less important. In a game where both teams are trying to turn a corner and start a run who will have the bigger game: Dak or Jordan Love? Next the Seahawks and Broncos face off on Thursday night football. In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league, who needs the win more? Then it's time to see what Mad Dog Russo is mad at this week. Kalen DeBoer yelling at his players, Sean McVay's OT play calling, Karl-Anthony Towns contract dispute, you won't want to miss it!

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Hour 1: Where does Josh Allen Rank Among Mobile QBs? Oct 14, 2026

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First Take begins as Bills head coach, Joe Brady, warned running back, James Cook, that there may be consequences for his costly fumbles. However, Buffalo's rushing attack has been a major reason for the teams success. Has James Cook's fumbling actually become an issue? Next the crew decides if it's time to be patient or panic on some of the biggest names in the NFL. Is it time to panic for Bo Nix, Nick Sirianni and the Rams? Then Jessica Mendoza joins the show to preview the MLB's championship series. The Dodgers have kept Shohei Ohtani in the lineup for game three despite his struggles. Are they making the right choice? Who will take control of the ALCS between the Guardians and Rays heading into game three tied 1-1?

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Hour 2: October Brew Oct 14, 2026

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First Take is here, and we’ve got plenty to say! Monday Night gave us a game for the ages, with an MVP battle that lived up to the hype. Who made the biggest statement, and what does it mean for the rest of the season? We’re breaking it all down!

Meanwhile, Washington is dealing with the aftermath, and the NFC Least is living up to its name. Can anyone step up and take control of the division?

And you know we can’t leave without talking about America’s Team! HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS?! The takes are coming, the debates are heating up, and we’re covering it all!

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Hour 1: Clock it! Oct 14, 2026

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First Take is in the house! Monday Night Football delivered an absolute masterpiece, and the MVP showdown has everyone talking! We’re breaking down the biggest moments, the key takeaways, and what it all means moving forward!

Plus, the fallout continues in Washington! Can anyone in the NFC Least get their act together, or is the chaos just getting started?

And last but certainly not least… HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS?! We’re debating all the biggest storylines and bringing the heat on today’s episode!

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Hour 2: Which NFC East team has been the most Disappointing? Oct 12, 2026

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First Take resumes as the NFC East has once again become the NFC LEAST! With the Giants and Commanders game ending in a tie, the Eagles blunder in London, and the Cowboys embarrassment of a game against the Bucs on Thursday, no one seems to be taking control. Which team is going to break through and take this division? Next the Packers sent a message to the Bears this weekend with their 31-7 win. Can the Packers use this game to finally turn a corner against Ben Johnson? Can the Packers revive their season? Then Texas lost it's number one ranking in college football after their upset loss to Oklahoma. Arch Manning struggled yet again. Is it time to start worrying about Arch as a draft prospect?

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Hour 1: Who is more to blame for the Commanders blunder: Jayden Daniels or Dan Quinn? Oct 12, 2026

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First Take begins as the Washington Commanders may have made the biggest mistake of the season. With the ball in Giants territory and 50 seconds left, Jayden Daniels and the Commanders ran a play and then let the clock run all the way down to 0 before spiking it which led to a tie. Is Quinn or Daniels more to blame for the horrible miscommunication? Next to another wild coaching decision, Nick Sirianni and the Eagles kicked the ball off in play to the Jaguars with 8 seconds left in the game which led to a 50 yard kickoff return and ultimately a game-winning field goal for the Jags. What is the perception of Sirianni after the loss? Then Drake Maye might be back as he had 5 touchdowns in a big win over the Raiders. Are Drake and the Patriots back??

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Hour 2: Did Dak prove his critics right? Oct 09, 2026

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First Take resumes with more Cowboys talk. After the game a stadium staff member called Dak and the Cowboys performance "embarrassing" as Prescott walked by. Dak was not pleased by the comments but is there any truth to them? Has Dak given more reasons for his critics to talk? Next Kendrick Perkins joins to give some of his boldest Perkdictions for the upcoming NBA season. Could Anthony Edwards win MVP? Will the Celtics be just a play-in team? Then the crew gives you a history lesson on Virginia State's football and cheerleading teams as the campus has been alive and active the whole show! You won't want to miss it!

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Hour 1: How Embarrassing was the Cowboys Loss to the Bucs? Oct 09, 2026

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First Take begins as Dallas loses in one of the biggest upsets of the NFL season so far. Undrafted rookie QB, Jalon Daniels, led the 0-4 Bucs to a win in Dallas against the Cowboys. The Bucs rushed for almost 250 yards in the game as Dallas' defense once again struggled heavily. Where do the Cowboys go from here? Next the reigning NBA Champions, New York Knicks, are having some contract issues as they decide to officially table all contract extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart. How important is it for the Knicks to retain their championship core? Then LeBron James made his preseason 76ers debut as their entire new starting five played. Which version of LeBron do the 76ers need to compete for a championship?

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Hour 2: Who is Stephen A's number one team in the NFL after week 4? Oct 08, 2026

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First Take resumes as Stephen A. and Mina Kimes compare their top five NFL teams after four weeks. Do they have the same team number one? Mina goes off on Stephen A. for his Vikings take? Then some breaking news has dropped... Jayden Daniels will start for the Commanders on Sunday after missing only two games with a dislocated elbow. Could a Jayden Daniels-led Commanders team make some noise in this discombobulated NFC East? Then Kirk Cousins and the Raiders travel to Foxborough to take on the Patriots after their big win against the Bills. Who do you trust more in this matchup?

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Hour 1: Who should the Cowboys target for trades? Oct 08, 2026

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First Take begins as Stephen A's Yankees were swept last night in the American League Division Series by the Tampa Bay Rays. This now marks 17 straight seasons without a world series title for New York, the second longest drought in franchise history. What changes do they have to make to get back to being the old Yankees? Next the Philadelphia Eagles lost another major player on their offensive line after trading away center, Cam Jurgens, yesterday to the Baltimore Ravens. Are all these Eagles changes putting too much of a load on Jalen Hurts? Then the crew previews one of the biggest matchups of the college football season, Georgia at Alabama. Who do we trust more in this game: Gunner Stockton or Keelon Russell?

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