First Take
Hosted by Shae Cornette & Stephen A · 4 decoded episodes · newest Oct 7, 2026
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Episodes 4
- Oct 7, 2026 · 50 minEagles confront an identity crisis after Lane Johnson retiresPhiladelphia’s injuries and offensive decline raise a larger question about whether Jalen Hurts can restore the team’s confidence and identity.
- Oct 7, 2026 · 46 minSEC contenders emerge as quarterback rankings spark debateThe episode connects college football’s unsettled SEC hierarchy with sharper questions about NFL quarterback standards and team expectations.
- Oct 2, 2026 · 51 minBrowns’ win exposes Pittsburgh’s direction problemThe panel connects Cleveland’s rise and Pittsburgh’s visible frustration to larger questions about roster construction, coaching, and quarterback context.
- Oct 2, 2026 · 45 minDallas faces its first real test without Micah ParsonsThe episode connects Dallas’s defensive identity to wider questions about NFL contenders, athlete endorsements, NIL money, and player power.