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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:

Howie Long joins show, Rashee Rice suspension, How dangerous are Burrow & Allen this season? Aug 27, 2025

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(00:00) Rashee Rice suspended by NFL / What's on the line for Josh Allen this year? / DPOY predictions

(25:46) How dangerous are the 2025 Bengals? / Cowboys have any shot if Micah Parsons is not ready?

(40:26) Who has the bigger game: Arch Manning or Jeremiah Smith?

(45:55) AFC North and NFC North predictions

(1:13:17) Howie Long joins show

(1:22:41) Can Jordan Love be an MVP finalist?

(1:26:35) Any reason to doubt the Chiefs ability to make another run? / Danny Parkins' AFC & NFC North picks

(1:48:55) Packed stats

(1:58:48) Josh Allen, Micah Parsons and NY Giants talk

(2:07:23) Final thoughts

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Shedeur 3rd on QB depth chart, AFC West Predictions, Hurts properly rated #19 on NFL Top 100? Aug 26, 2025

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(00:00) What does the Kenny Pickett trade mean for Shedeur?

(27:54) Should Brou buy into the Steelers?

(40:08) Brou predicts AFC West standings

(1:05:52) Any reason for Dak Prescott to be confident?

(1:14:57) Jalen Hurts ranked 19th best player in NFL Top 100

(1:25:20) Weird and Wonderful

(1:30:19) Like Arch Manning’s quote having a target on how back?

(1:33:49) Expect Steelers to exceed expectations?

(1:55:48) Danny’s top 10 teams into Week 1

(2:06:00) What’s Detroit ceiling this season?

(2:15:53) FTF predicts the catch of the year

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Dion Dawkins & Ben Johnson join show, NFC & AFC East predictions, Bad look for Micah Parsons? Aug 25, 2025

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(00:00) Latest from Micah Parsons and the Cowboys / Okay with how the Browns are handling Shedeur Sanders? / OROY predictions

(26:57) Worried about Caleb Williams and Bears “sloppy” offensive performance? / Feeling good about Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs?

(40:04) Like Trey Hendrickson to the Eagles?

(45:20) NFC & AFC East predictions

(1:09:02) Dion Dawkins joins show

(1:22:54) 49ers trade for Brian Robinson Jr.

(1:26:06) More on Micah Parsons and NFC East predictions

(1:47:55) Stock Up & Stock Down

(1:56:34) Ben Johnson joins show

(2:07:26) Final thoughts

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Storytime with Wildes | The Truth Hurts Part 2 Aug 19, 2025

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Kevin Wildes breaks down the truth about Jalen Hurts. He explains why Hurts should be widely considered a Tier 1 QB and claps back at people in his Twitter replies. He is also very calm and not angry at all throughout the entire discussion.

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Chiefs QB room not ranked 1st, Stafford & Caleb 2025 outlook, Will Eagles & 49ers have success? Aug 15, 2025

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(00:00) Ravens QB group ranked above Chiefs group / Guaranteeing a successful Eagles season? / Rashee Rice’s suspension

(25:46) Time to panic about Matthew Stafford and the Rams? / What are the chances the 49ers miss the playoffs?

(41:29) What do we need to see from Caleb Williams in year 2?

(51:08) Do the Chiefs have the best QB room in the NFL? / Expect a big year from Jalen Hurts?

(1:05:41) Ceiling or Floor?

(1:19:43) Colts QB competition

(1:24:05) Final thoughts

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Jalen Hurts chance at another Super Bowl, BUD List, Does Rashee Rice change Chiefs offense? Aug 14, 2025

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(00:00) Rashee Rice is expected to play first 4 games of NFL season / Could Patrick Mahomes lose his ranking as the #1 QB in the NFL?

(22:50) More likely that Jalen Hurts wins another Super Bowl or never wins one again? / Does Dallas have any justification for how they are handling the Micah Parsons’ contract?

(38:43) Bengals get into scuffle after Shemar Stewart bumps Joe Burrow

(43:56) BUD List

(1:04:58) NFL Ceiling or Floor?

(1:19:29) Like Cam Ward’s comments about the Titans offense?

(1:24:19) Final thoughts

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James Cook's new deal with Bills, Shedeur Sanders' injury, How will Hurts & Rodgers play this season? Aug 13, 2025

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(00:00) Does Jalen Hurts need to improve for Eagles repeat? / James Cook signs new deal with with Bills / Josh Allen reflects on AFC Championship loss to Chiefs

(25:03) Expect Lions to take a step back? / Is it time for Rams to panic about Matthew Stafford?

(38:53) Can Aaron Rodgers still deliver on Steelers?

(45:25) Is Justin Herbert a top 10 QB? / Should Bears fans be worried about Caleb Williams?

(1:05:19) Ceiling or floor? 49ers, Patriots and Bengals

(1:19:08) Shedeur Sanders' injury

(1:24:07) Final thoughts

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Jerry Jones comments on Micah Parsons’ drama, Tom Brady praises Patrick Mahomes, Should Brock Purdy be worried? Aug 13, 2025

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(00:00) Jerry Jones speaks on Micah Parsons and Cowboys drama / Could this be Patrick Mahomes best team? / Is Texas being disrespected in Ohio State matchup?

(25:22) Should Brock Purdy be worried about Brandon Aiyuk's injury?

(40:34) Wildes' Weird & Wonderful / Can the Bengals afford a slow start?

(47:43) Emmitt Smith comments on Micah Parsons' contract situation / Surprised Shedeur Sanders didn’t move up Browns depth chart?

(1:09:23) Tom Brady praises Patrick Mahomes

(1:19:57) What do you make of Travis Hunter’s debut?

(1:25:08) Wildes' Weird & Wonderful

(1:30:15) Final thoughts

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Storytime with Wildes | 4 Odd Questions To AFC East Quarterbacks Aug 12, 2025

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Kevin Wildes breaks down the 4(ish) questions he has for Drake Maye, Justin Fields, Josh Allen & Tua Tagovailoa heading into the NFL season. He also tells the story of the time he was at a posh nightclub and somehow relates it back to the AFC East.

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Alex Palou joins show, Shedeur Sanders’ preseason performance, Where should Burrow & Hurts be ranked? Aug 11, 2025

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(00:00) Shedeur Sanders’ preseason performance / Dak Prescott says to Rams owner “We’ll meet y’all in NFC Championship”

(23:01) Is Joe Burrow a tier 1 QB? / Is Jalen Hurts a tier 2 QB?

(41:07) Wildes’ Weird & Wonderful / Caleb Williams did not play in preseason game. Smart choice?

(:48:53) More on Shedeur Sanders’ preseason play / Is Matthew Stafford overrated?

(1:06:43) Alex Palou joins the show

(1:18:29) How should Brock Purdy be ranked?

(1:24:52) Wildes’ Weird & Wonderful

(1:56:51) Final thoughts