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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:

Wildes' Pats in Mud Room of Destiny, Brou's message to Ravens, Eagles in trouble? Oct 06, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Patriots are on Doorstep of Destiny, are the Eagles in trouble?

(28:25) What grade do Cowboys receive, surprised Brou's Ravens are this bad?

(42:30) Bigger story: Broncos' win or Eagles' loss?

(50:52) Are Bills the class of the AFC, Cowboys grade

(01:13:24) Are Bucs best in the NFC, Colts legit AFC contenders?

(01:27:33) Will Mahomes land on Brou's Ballot?

(01:34:14) Is Eagles or Bills loss more concerning, Stock Up/Stock Down

(01:57:32) Time for Ravens to hit the panic button, Lions most complete team?

(02:06:54) Bad sign for Josh Allen, what Baker proved in statement game

(02:16:22) Who wins MNF: Chiefs or Jaguars?

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Wildes’ Guy Mac Jones WINS in TNF, Upset Alert, Nick's Picks Oct 03, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Mac Jones-led 49ers pick up critical TNF win vs. Rams

(13:47) Upset Alert and Nick's Picks

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49ers vs. Rams, Deion Sanders defends Shedeur’s pantomime, John Harbaugh on hot seat, BUD List Oct 02, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) A.J. Brown frustrated with Eagles offense, Deion Sanders defends Shedeur

(25:48) 49ers season on the brink without Brock Purdy, John Harbaugh on the hot seat?

(40:35) Fair to compare Josh Allen and Drake Maye?

(46:10) BUD List

(01:07:18) Chiefs vs. Jaguars, Expect a complete game from Jalen Hurts?

(01:19:58) 49ers vs. Rams, Expect an MVP performance from Matthew Stafford?

(01:27:38) ‘No excuses’ for Justin Herbert, Parkins’ Picks, Eagles scary?

(01:48:27) Frenemies: Mahomes needs another monster game?

(02:01:21) 49ers injuries derailing season, Should Jalen Hurts force the ball to A.J. Brown?

(02:09:34) Is Shedeur Sanders jeopardizing his career?

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Shedeur Sanders not named Browns starter, Clark Hunt joins, Brock Purdy out for TNF, Nick’s Tiers Oct 01, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Shedeur Sanders not named Browns starting QB, Can the Chiefs stay hot?

(28:32) Ravens ‘not that good yet’, Cowboys back-to-back A-games on the board?

(41:08) Should the 49ers sit Brock Purdy?

(46:33) Nick’s Tiers

(01:09:42) Must-Win for Texans-Ravens, Cowboys-Jets, Chiefs-Jaguars

(01:23:42) Browns name Dillon Gabriel starter,

(01:28:25) Brock Purdy out vs. Rams, Quarterback Quarterly

(01:48:31) Clark Hunt joins the show

(02:01:38) Padded Stats

(02:09:04) Mistake for Browns to start Gabriel over Sanders?

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Tyreek Hill out for season, Lamar Jackson to miss 2-3 weeks, LeBron James Year 23, Mahomes Mountain Sep 30, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Lamar Jackson hurt, Tyreek Hill out for season

(25:56) A.J. Brown worries, Should the Bengals make a move for a QB?

(39:12) Robert Saleh and Liam Coen scuffle something or nothing?

(44:43) Mahomes Mountain

(01:08:14) Bills and Eagles 4-0, Can the Ravens stay afloat until Lamar Jackson returns?

(01:20:37) Trust LeBron James entering Year 23?

(01:23:06) Brou’s MVP Ballot for Week 5

(01:26:23) Ravens season in jeopardy, Parkins’ Top 10 teams

(01:48:58) Bengals QB situation, What is Tyreek Hill’s future following his injury?

(01:59:59) Lions team to beat, How big of a deal is the A.J. Brown drama?

(02:08:42) Panic time for 49ers ahead of Rams matchup?

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Nick’s Chiefs beat Brou’s Ravens, Cowboys get grade after tie with Packers, Eagles offense worries? Sep 29, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Chiefs beat Ravens, Faith restored in Kansas City?

(24:42) Brou grades Cowboys following tie to Packers, Eagles concerns despite 4-0 start?

(40:11) Steelers beat Vikings in Dublin, Will Pittsburgh win the AFC North?

(46:36) Chiefs are ‘back’, Concerned about Lamar Jackson and Ravens?

(01:09:20) Chargers and Packers crowned too early?

(01:23:03) Will Mahomes be on Brou’s MVP Ballot?

(01:25:34) Chiefs put the league on notice, Panic time for Ravens, Stock Up, Stock Down

(01:50:04) Eagles offense, Packers & Micah Parsons angry after tie

(02:00:26) What did Caleb Williams prove in the Bears’ win over the Raiders?

(02:06:32) Chiefs light show officially back?

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Chiefs vs. Ravens preview, Matt Leinart & Mark Ingram join, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks Sep 26, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Chiefs vs. Ravens preview, Time to respect Sam Darnold and Seahawks?

(26:03) Matt Leinart & Mark Ingram join

(38:44) Packers vs. Cowboys, Jerry Jones disrespecting Micah Parsons?

(45:23) Nick’s Picks and Upset Alert

(01:08:20) Eagles vs. Bucs, Is Shedeur Sanders too honest?

(01:21:33) FTF Bowl III Monday Morning Headline

(01:24:24) Media ‘will regret’ how Chiefs vs. Ravens has been covered, Week 4 previews

(01:47:16) Parkins’ Picks, Faith in Packers waning if they lose to the Cowboys?
(01:57:18) Chance Lamar Jackson outplays Patrick Mahomes?

(02:06:33) Steelers vs. Vikings preview

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Lamar Jackson ‘can’ outduel Patrick Mahomes, Cowboys disrespecting Micah Parsons?, BUD List Sep 25, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Lamar Jackson vs. Patrick Mahomes, Derrick Henry worries

(24:49) Eagles ‘have something to prove’ against Bucs, Micah being disrespected by Cowboys?
(40:52) Jaxson Dart have the Chargers on upset alert?

(46:03) BUD List

(01:03:36) Russell Wilson trade options, Will Jordan Love have a huge game?

(01:20:31) Seahawks vs. Cardinals, Kyler or Darnold will have a big game?

(01:23:44) Chiefs “objectively” need to beat Ravens more, Eagles offensive game plan

(01:45:27) Frenemies: Chiefs vs. Ravens

(01:56:24) What can the Packers prove against the Cowboys?

(02:06:31) Eagles vs. Bucs, Who has the advantage?

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Ravens ‘need’ to beat Chiefs, Micah Parsons revenge game, Nick’s Tiers, Joel Klatt joins Sep 24, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Ravens need to win vs. Chiefs, Micah Parsons’ return to Dallas

(27:05) Must-Win for Aaron Rodgers, Texans, Ravens or Chiefs?

(41:48) Did Russell Wilson play himself out of the Hall of Fame?

(47:46) Nick’s Tiers

(01:09:59) Joel Klatt talks Arch Manning, USC, Oregon vs. Penn State

(01:22:33) Will Jalen Hurts have a big game vs. Buccaneers?

(01:25:08) Chiefs can ‘flip their season’ with win over Ravens, Monster game from Caleb Williams?

(01:48:21) Packed Stats

(01:57:45) Is the Eagles offense boring?

(02:07:10) Have the Giants made a mistake starting Jaxson Dart early?

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Lions beat breakdancing Ravens, Jaxson Dart named Giants starter, Mahomes Mountain Sep 23, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Lions beat Ravens in ‘very concerning’ loss, Lions have ‘swagger back’

(27:13) Jaxson Dart named Giants starter, Eagles need to rely on Jalen Hurts more?

(43:01) Nick Bosa out for season, Can the 49ers survive another injury?

(47:44) Mahomes Mountain

(01:07:47) Ravens troubles, Should Micah Parsons get a tribute video from Cowboys?

(01:22:43) Brou’s MVP Ballot

(01:26:03) Lions ‘put league on notice’, Panic time for Ravens?

(01:49:03) Danny’s Top 10 Teams

(01:59:11) Bigger story the Ravens loss or Lions win?

(02:08:38) Can the Undefeated 49ers keep it going?

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