First Take

First Take resumes with Green Bay's monstrous season! What happens to Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love if Green Bay misses the playoffs? Then, are you taking the Rams or the field? Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett, Matt Stafford??? Who's picking against this super team? Next, O Schrag's top 5 impact rookies heading into the NFL season!
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First Take begins with a shaky start to the Packers season. A brutal schedule plus Micah Parsons most likely sitting until at least week 6 puts all of the pressure right on Jordan Love's shoulders! UnSportsmanLike's Evan Cohen goes off on the Green Bay's analytics darling! Next, UnSportsmanLike's Chris Canty threw a take into the ether: Patrick Mahomes has clearly declined. We respond! Next, Open Champion Ryan Fox gives us an update on life since joining the illustrious and exclusive club of one-time major winners!
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First Take begins with the always controversial Eagles! Their 2026 journey begins without A.J. Brown, and WITH added pressure on Jalen Hurts after every exec and scout slammed his quarterbacking prowess this offseason. Devonta Smith is a WR 1 for the first time, and Saquon needs to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Which Eagles player needs to have a big season the most? Then, with Mahomes returning from injury and the Chiefs adding zero offensive weapons, what are fair expectations for them? Next, should Deshaun Watson start week 1 over Shedeur?
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First Take begins with Dijonai Carrington's ejection. The Sky forward received a flagrant 2 after clotheslining Sophie Cunningham. Did the WNBA get this one right? Then, Cowboys fans rejoice! First Take thinks you might have a good team this year! If Caleb Downs is a day one starter, and with a full season of Quinnen Williams, could Dallas make a deep playoff run? Next, with the Dodgers in a minor freefall post trade-deadline, should we be worried about their dynastic run coming to an end.
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ESPN Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson receives a tip that, if true, could damage Shohei Ohtani’s picture-perfect reputation.



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