First Take

First Take resumes with setting fair expectations for John Harbaugh in his first year with the G-Men. (0:00) Then, Josh Pate makes the case for Miami competing with Indiana in a galvanic Championship matchup! (15:20) Next, how confident are you that C.J. Stroud will bounce back after a miserable performance against the Steelers? (24:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with a midnight bombshell! The Giants are set to hire John Harbaugh. Will he immediately change the culture in the Meadowlands from trash, to bold and brash? (0:00) Then, will Caleb William's hot streak continue against a beatable Rams defense? (31:00) Next, with his entire receiving core on IR, how concerned should we be about Josh Allen and the Bills? (42:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Stephen A.'s top 5 NFL coaching openings and, more importantly, a 10/10 Mad Dog impression! (0:00) Then, with Harbaugh out in Baltimore, who should the Ravens pair with Lamar Jackson to ensure success through the rest of the decade? (9:50) Next, Rich Paul said on his podcast that the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves. LeBron disagrees. Stephen A. breaks down LeBron distancing himself from his own agent! (29:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with an AFC North coaching carousel. Tomlin steps down, Harbaugh and Stefanski are fired. What does Stephen A. have to say about all of these coaches on the move? (0:00) Then, the Eagles finally let go of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Will this fix their offensive issues, and Swagu wants to trade who?? (27:30) Next, the Patriots and Texans came away with easy wild card weekend victories. Which team's dominant win gave you more confidence heading into their Sunday night showdown? (43:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with strong words from Aaron Rodgers on Mike Tomlin, Matt LaFleur, and NFL television coverage. Stephen A. speaks on the media not knowing what they're talking about when it comes to coach hirings and firings. (0:00) Then, the Bills opened up as 1.5 point favorites against the Broncos. It's since flipped to Broncos -1.5, but which team deserves to be favored in this mile high matchup? (14:10) Next, Stephen A. lists his top 5 disappointing NFL teams this season! (24:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices