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**First Things First**

First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.

Latest Episodes:

LeBron James debuts in Year 23, Chiefs & Mahomes under pressure, Kyle Van Noy joins, Nick’s Tiers Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Lakers beat Jazz in LeBron James’ debut in Year 23, How much pressure is on Mahomes?

(27:35) Kyle Van Noy joins the show

(40:02) Has Drake Maye replaced Joe Burrow on the AFC QB Mount Rushmore?

(48:15) Nick’s Tiers

(01:11:13) Must-Win: Chiefs vs. Colts, Eagles vs. Cowboys, Steelers vs. Bears

(01:23:02) Joe Burrow a full participant in Bengals practice

(01:28:45) Packed Stats, Biggest LeBron James takeaways
(01:51:53) Bills expectations vs. Texans, Can Mahomes bounce back vs. Colts?

(02:03:35) How dangerous are the Rams?

(02:10:03) Should Bears fans want Aaron Rodgers to play?

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Cowboys beat Raiders, Chiefs playoff hopes, Shedeur Sanders to start, Mahomes Mountain Nov 18, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Brou grades Cowboys after beating Raiders, Chiefs still have a shot at the playoffs?

(26:37) Shedeur Sanders to start vs. Raiders, Should the 49ers stick with Brock Purdy?

(43:28) Brou’s MVP Ballot

(49:06) Mahomes Mountain

(01:09:25) LeBron James questionable to return, Wemby injury concerns

(01:21:52) Can the Cowboys make the playoffs?

(01:27:27) Danny’s Top Ten Teams, How has perspective changed on the Cowboys?

(01:51:28) How do you make sense of the 5-5 Chiefs?

(02:01:28) He Said We Said

(02:09:18) Tyler Guyton falls down against Raiders after scuffle

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Broncos beat Chiefs, Ja’Marr Chase suspended, Shedeur Sanders appearance, Eagles beat Lions, Nov 18, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Broncos beat Chiefs, Eagles beat Lions

(27:54) Ravens beat Browns, Is Shedeur Sanders not ready to start?

(43:50) Bills beat Bucs, What did Josh Allen prove?

(49:49) Lions worries, Chiefs officially in trouble?

(01:11:03) Aaron Rodgers injured, Should the Seahawks be concerned about Sam Darnold?

(01:22:31) Ja’Marr Chase suspended for 1 game, Rams beat Seahawks

(01:29:01) Chiefs ‘outplayed’ by Broncos, Jaguars blow out Chargers

(01:52:03) Bears win 3rd straight, Eagles offense or defense a bigger story?

(02:03:51) Shedeur vs. Gabriel, Sam Darnold struggles a “one-and-done”?

(02:11:38) Ja’Marr Chase suspended for spitting

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Patriots beat Jets, Chiefs vs. Broncos preview, Brock Purdy starts, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks Nov 15, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Patriots beat Jets, Chiefs worried about Broncos?

(25:15) Brock Purdy to start vs. Cardinals, Bills vs. Bucs more on the line?

(39:15) Can the Ravens prove they’re all the way back vs. the Browns?

(45:30) Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks

(01:07:36) Lions vs. Eagles, Bills vs. Bucs, Rams vs. Seahawks preview

(01:20:40) Are the Patriots Super Bowl contenders?

(01:26:41) Caleb Williams vs. J.J. McCarthy, Parkins’ Picks

(01:50:00) Biggest takeaway from Patriots vs. Jets?

(02:01:20) Rams vs. Seahawks an NFC Championship preview?

(02:08:44) Can Brock Purdy afford a poor game vs. Cardinals?

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Chiefs ‘can’t make mistakes’ vs. Broncos, Thunder beat Lakers, BUD List, Brock Purdy to start Nov 14, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) A.J. Brown’s “band-aid” comment, Thunder Beat Lakers, Chiefs vs. Broncos

(26:41) Should Brock Purdy start vs. Cardinals?

(39:08) Expect a Bills bounce back game vs. Bucs?

(44:50) BUD List

(01:05:46) Tush push, Bo Nix criticism, Concerns with Eagles offense or A.J. Brown?

(01:20:56) Can the Jets upset the Patriots?

(01:26:30) Stock Up, Stock Down, Would a win mean more for the Eagles or Lions?

(01:49:52) Frenemies

(02:01:35) Would the Patriots be the best in the AFC with a 8th-straight win?

(02:08:47) Will Jameis Winston lead the Giants to a victory?

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Chiefs ‘don’t need to worry’ vs. Broncos, Joel Klatt joins, Must-Win & Nick’s Picks, No Shedeur? Nov 13, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Jameis Winston named Giants starter, Chiefs vs. Broncos, A.J. Brown complaints

(26:24) Must-Win

(40:25) Starting to think we won’t see Shedeur Sanders?

(47:55) Nick’s Tiers

(01:09:46) Joel Klatt joins

(01:21:33) Travis Hunter out for season

(01:27:03) Packed Stats, Chiefs or Broncos under more pressure?

(01:48:48) Is A.J. Brown a distraction?

(01:59:43) Who is the top MVP contender entering Week 11?

(02:08:22) Do the Giants need to clean house?

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Mavs fire Nico Harrison, Eagles beat Packers, Can Joe Burrow save the Bengals, Mahomes Mountain Nov 12, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Nico Harrison fired by Mavericks, Eagles beat Packers

(26:14) No Bills reunion for Brian Daboll, Can the Bengals win the AFC North?

(43:20) Bucs missing “Killer Instinct” according to Baker Mayfield

(48:02) Mahomes Mountain

(01:06:12) Should Micah Parsons be concerned?

(01:21:41) Brou’s MVP Ballot

(01:28:00) Danny’s Top 10, Bigger statement for Eagles or Packers?

(01:51:56) Can Joe Burrow save the Bengals’ season?

(02:01:20) He Said, We Said

(02:10:11) Best moments from Week 10

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Giants fire Brian Daboll, Patriots beat Buccaneers, Dolphins beat Bills, Are the Ravens back? Nov 11, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Patriots are ‘very legit’, Dolphins beat Bills, Ravens beat Vikings (28:27) Giants fire Brian Daboll, Chargers beat Steelers

(40:39) Rams, Seahawks, and Lions all score 40+

(45:59) Maye MVP odds, Bills Super Bowl odds plummet, Are the Ravens all the way back?

(01:08:49) Colts beat Falcons, Did Mac Jones take Brock Purdy’s job?

(01:22:11) Is MVP Matthew Stafford’s to lose?

(01:27:46) What did Caleb Williams prove in comeback win over Giants?

(01:50:41) How concerning is the Bills loss?

(02:00:47) Patriots have the league on notice? (02:10:21) Eagles vs. Packers preview, What’s on the line?

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Broncos beat Raiders, Chiefs ‘still in AFC West hunt’, Maye vs. Mayfield, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks Nov 07, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Broncos beat Raiders, Chiefs AFC West odds, Will the Ravens stay hot?

(25:21) Eagles vibes, Should the Packers be concerned if they lose to Philly?

(39:08) Drake Maye vs. Baker Mayfield

(45:21) Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks

(01:08:53) Eagles vs. Packers preview, Can Mac Jones keep up with Matthew Stafford?

(01:21:47) Ravens vs. Vikings picks, More pressure on Lamar Jackson or Ravens defense?

(01:26:29) Parkins’ Picks, Guaranteeing a Bears win over Giants?

(01:46:01) Herbert vs. Steelers defense, Can the Chiefs catch the Broncos

(01:57:55) Drake & Bake, Will Mac Jones upset Matt Stafford?

(02:08:30) Eagles vs. Packers picks

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Luka Doncic & Lakers beat Spurs, Broncos vs. Raiders preview, DUD List, Should Mahomes be MVP? Nov 06, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Lakers beat Spurs, Can the Broncos win the AFC West?
(26:07) Patriots vs. Bucs preview, Which team will be the bigger contender?

(37:15) Expect a comeback from Daniel Jones and Colts?
(45:36) DUD List

(01:04:23) Chargers & Justin Herbert vs. Steelers, Should Mahomes be the MVP?

(01:20:45) Broncos vs. Raiders picks

(01:26:22) Bills “can win a championship with this roster”, What’s on the line for the Ravens?

(01:47:45) Frenemies

(02:00:24) Aaron Rodgers or Justin Herbert statement game?

(02:08:35) Would a Broncos win put the Chiefs on notice?

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