First Take

First Take ·1w ago ·46 min

Hour 2: Who is Stephen A's number one team in the NFL after week 4?

3.6/10

First Take's second hour focuses on NFL rankings after week 4, with Stephen A. Smith and Mina Kimes comparing their top-five team lists and debating whether they align on a number-one pick. The episode promises conflict—Mina apparently challenges Stephen A.'s take on the Vikings—suggesting substantive disagreement…

Worth it if you enjoy Stephen A. Smith and Mina Kimes' chemistry and want casual hot-take debate about week 4 NFL rankings and upcoming matchups.

First Take ·1w ago ·48 min

Hour 1: Who should the Cowboys target for trades?

2.5/10

First Take's October 8, 2026 episode opens with Stephen A. Smith reacting to the Yankees' ALDS sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays, marking their 17th consecutive season without a World Series title—the second-longest drought in franchise history. The discussion centers on what structural changes the Yankees need to make to…

Worth it if you enjoy Stephen A. Smith's hot takes and want quick reactions to recent playoff and trade news across multiple sports, but not if you're seeking substantive analysis or the Cowboys coverage the title promises.

First Take ·1w ago ·46 min

Hour 2: How should we assess the SEC so far this season?

3.0/10

First Take's second hour opens with discussion of Lane Johnson's news and its impact on the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl prospects, with Mad Dog apparently adding them to a list of teams eliminated from championship contention. The episode then pivots to WWE content, featuring play-by-play announcer Joe Tessitore…

Worth it if you're a First Take regular who enjoys Mad Dog's rants and don't mind WWE content mixed into your sports discussion, but skip it if you expected actual SEC football analysis.

First Take ·1w ago ·49 min

Hour 1: How much trouble are the Eagles in without Lane Johnson?

3.6/10

First Take's hour 1 opens with breaking news of Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson's retirement after 13 seasons with the team. The hosts discuss the immediate impact on the Eagles' offensive line and locker room, exploring potential replacements and how the team might adjust their strategy going forward.…

Worth it if you want fast-paced hot takes on breaking NFL and college football news and don't mind surface-level analysis over depth.