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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:

Chiefs are ‘so back’, Bears beat Cowboys, Is Justin Herbert the best player in football? Sep 22, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Chiefs beat Giants, Eagles beat Rams, Browns beat Packers

(27:46) Brou grades Cowboys following loss to Bears, Should Nick regret abandoning Caleb Williams?

(40:52) Chargers beat Broncos, Are the Colts legit?

(47:33) Rams collapse or Eagles comeback the bigger story, Should the Chiefs feel good after win?

(01:11:57) Steelers beat Patriots, Russ vs. Dart, Ready to write off Cowboys?

(01:24:36) Lions vs. Ravens preview, Will Brou guarantee a win for Baltimore?

(01:27:47) Caleb Williams’ ‘statement’ game, Is Justin Herbert the best player in football?
(01:51:36) Stock Up, Stock Down

(02:01:26) Packers lose to Browns, How bad is this loss?

(02:10:24) Lions vs. Ravens, Who ya got?

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Bills beat Dolphins, Chiefs & Bears ’need a win’, Week 3 Upset Alert and Nick’s Picks Sep 19, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Bills beat Dolphins, Chiefs need a win vs. Giants?
(26:04) Cowboys vs. Bears, Tush push to be called ‘tight’

(42:31) Sunday more important to Chargers or Broncos?

(47:26) Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks, Can Russ outduel Mahomes?

(01:07:00) How close is Josh Allen to Patrick Mahomes?

(01:22:28) Rams vs. Eagles preview, Who ya got?

(01:27:03) Concerns for Chiefs, Are the Bills the class of the AFC?

(01:51:00) Parkins’ Picks, Can the Ravens afford to start 1-2?

(02:00:41) Stud or Dud, Will Jalen Hurts and Caleb Williams have a good week?

(02:08:40) What’s on the line for Caleb Williams vs. the Cowboys?

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Bills vs. Dolphins preview, Mahomes on injury report, Chiefs & Eagles offensive struggles, BUD List Sep 18, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Xavier Worthy’s return, Eagles lack of passing TDs, Rodgers back-to-back losses?
(26:19) Bills vs. Dolphins preview, What would a Cowboys offensive explosion prove vs. Bears?

(38:50) Time to buy stock in the 49ers?

(46:43) BUD List

(01:05:38) Packers favorites to win NFC, Raiders misusing Ashton Jeanty, Mahomes on injury report

(01:24:53) Will the Dolphins be sellers tomorrow morning?

(01:28:36) Caleb Williams ‘statement game’, What would a 2nd straight loss mean for Rodgers & Steelers?
(01:50:59) Bucs ‘sneaky’ Super Bowl contenders, How vulnerable are the Chiefs?

(02:02:21) Brock Purdy returns to practice, Stafford vs. Hurts

(02:10:27) What would an 0-3 start mean for the Dolphins?

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Tush push ‘not an excuse’ that Eagles beat Chiefs, Joel Klatt joins, Week 3 Must Win & Nick’s Tiers Sep 17, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Tush push ‘not an excuse’ Eagles beat Chiefs, Can the Giants beat the Chiefs?

(28:01) Joel Klatt joins

(40:45) Coach changes MVP pick, Was Joe Burrow’s injury preventable?

(46:59) Nick’s Tiers

(01:08:13) Chiefs, Cowboys, Bears, Ravens, and Lions in Must Win

(01:23:57) “Chance” that Brock Purdy plays vs. Cardinals

(01:28:28) Tua Tagovailoa compliments Josh Allen, Chiefs 0-2 start on Mahomes?

(01:49:21) Packed Stats for Week 3

(02:00:20) Bears potential 0-3 start, Tush Push the reason for the Eagles’ success?

(02:09:40) Who is the 2nd-best player in the NFL?

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Bucs beat Texans, Hurts under or overrated, Chargers AFC West favorites, Mahomes Mountain Sep 16, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Bucs beat Texans, Chargers AFC West favorites, Is Tampa Bay a Super Bowl contender?

(26:11) Jalen Hurts under/overrated, Panic time for Raiders?

(40:13) Bills Super Bowl favorites after Week 2

(45:33) Mahomes Mountain

(01:05:48) Caleb Williams’ growth, ‘Perfect’ Tush push controversy, Commanders in trouble?

(01:21:41) Brou’s MVP Ballot

(01:25:43) Chargers beat Raiders, Is Herbert a top-5 QB?

(01:47:29) Danny’s Top Ten Teams after Week 2

(01:56:25) Jalen Hurts called underrated, Time for Texans to panic?

(02:08:01) Jayden Daniels day-to-day, Should Commanders fans be worried?

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Chiefs ‘in trouble’ after losing to Eagles, Brou grades the Cowboys, Joe Burrow injury concerns Sep 15, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Eagles beat Chiefs 20-17, Like that Jalen Hurts isn’t focused on stats?

(25:16) Brou grades the Cowboys win over the Giants, Joe Burrow injured

(39:23) Ravens beat Browns 41-17, Impressive or not?

(45:17) ‘Clock ticking’ on Tush Push, Lions beat Bears, What’s wrong with the Chiefs?

(01:08:33) 49ers beat Saints, Seahawks beat Steelers

(01:20:29) Texans vs. Bucs & Raiders vs. Chargers previews

(01:23:59) Bears loss to Lions ‘a little demoralizing’, Panic time for the Chiefs?

(01:45:21) Stock Up, Stock Down: Cowboys offense, Tush Push

(01:55:22) Joe Burrow toe injury, Hurts’ performance, Steelers loss ‘good’ for them?

(02:05:53) Expect a monster game for Justin Herbert?

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FTF live from Kansas City, Chiefs vs. Eagles, Packers beat Commanders, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks Sep 12, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Chiefs vs. Eagles preview, Are Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes rivals?

(25:41) Packers beat Commanders, Should Jayden Daniels be concerned?

(37:45) A.J. Brown ‘excited’ for Week 2, Expecting a huge game?

(45:41) Upset Alert, Nick’s PicksCan the Chiefs beat the Eagles at their best?

(01:06:23) Hall of Famer Will Shields joins the show

(01:18:49) Nick, Brou, and Wildes make their Chiefs vs. Eagles predictions

(01:21:55) Parkins’ Picks, What would Mahomes’ first 0-2 start mean?

(01:43:24) Will Travis Kelce have a monster game without Xavier Worthy?

(01:53:46) What would a Chiefs blowout win mean?

(02:02:28) Top of Mahomes Mountain on the line?

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7 Questions Before The Super Bowl Rematch 🤔 Sep 12, 2025

Show notes

A casually dressed Kevin Wildes asks seven questions that he tries to answer ahead of the Super Bowl rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs on FOX. He also adds a bonus question, of course!

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Chiefs ‘disrespected’ as underdogs, Commanders vs. Packers preview, Brock Purdy injured, BUD List Sep 11, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Brock Purdy to miss 2-5 weeks, Are the Chiefs being overlooked being underdogs vs. Eagles?

(26:30) Packers vs. Commanders preview, Browns ‘disrespected’ by odds vs. Ravens

(40:42) Dan Campbell ‘testy’ with reporter, Should Lions fans be worried?

(47:32) BUD List

(01:07:15) DK Metcalf & Steelers vs. Seahawks, Can the Cowboys get an A-game vs. Giants?

(01:22:12) Brou’s MVP Ballot entering Week 2

(01:25:50) Mahomes a home underdog, Jayden Daniels or Jordan Love?

(01:44:58) Frenemies, Panic time if Chiefs start 0-2?

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Chiefs vs. Eagles ‘won’t be a blowout’, Must-Win & Nick’s Tiers for Week 2, Pat Freiermuth joins Sep 10, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Jalen Hurts vs. Patrick Mahomes, Can the Eagles blow out the Chiefs?

(26:40) Must-Win For Week 2: Cowboys, Patriots, Bengals

(42:07) Lions ‘didn’t look creative’, Caleb or Goff under more pressure

(47:50) Nick’s Tiers, A new team on top?

(01:08:02) Pat Freiermuth joins the show (01:19:54) Brock Purdy a ‘long shot’ to play vs. Saints, Can Mac Jones lead the 49ers to a win?

(01:24:20) What would an 0-2 start mean for the Chiefs?

(01:46:00) Packed Stats for Week 2, Are the Lions and Bears relying on this Sunday?

(01:55:43) Lions ’have to win’ vs. Bears, Did Justin Herbert put the league on notice?

(02:05:56) Can the 49ers win without Brock Purdy?

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