First Take

First Take begins with a Monday night beatdown! The Patriots are pounding through an easy schedule, but would you be surprised if they win the Super Bowl? And, how can Jaxson Dart avoid taking so many gruesome hits? Then, how does Lane Kiffin look after his introductory press conference as LSU's head coach? Finally, will Mahomes be viewed differently if the Chiefs miss the playoffs?

First Take resumes with a monumental Thursday night brawl between the Cowboys and Lions. Who needs the win more? Then, with the Steelers on the outside of the playoff picture, is the Rodgers signing a failure? Next Stephen A's List! Find out his top 5 NFL teams after week 13! And finally, does Abdul Carter's 1st quarter benching say more about him, or the Giants as an organization?

First Take begins with the whole crew back in studio for Doggy Wednesdays! Can the Eagles catch the Cowboys in the race for the NFC East crown, and can the Chiefs run the table? Then, Paul Finebaum on the latest CFP Rankings. Finally, SAS sounds off on the Clippers for releasing Chris Paul in the middle of the night!

First Take resumes with the scariest NFL teams. Hear the team Mad Dog thinks no one wants to see in the playoffs! Then, the crew asks if the Bears are real contenders. Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Nick Sirianni, NFL officiating, and Lane Kiffin. Finally, we take a look back at Chris Paul's illustrious career after he was abruptly released by the LA Clippers early Wednesday morning.