First Take

First Take resumes as the Kirk Cousins trade for the Raiders means that first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, will be making his first career start this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. Are the Raiders making the right move going to Mendoza now? Next another big trade took place landing Colts WR, Josh Downs, with the Kansas City Chiefs. What does acquiring Josh Downs mean for Patrick Mahomes? Is Downs enough for the Chiefs to be true contenders? Then Mad Dog wants to tell you what's got him upset this week. From the NFL to College Football to the NHL, no one is safe and you won't want to miss it!
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First Take begins with the biggest move from the NFL trade deadline. The Minnesota Vikings traded for QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders. Cousins returns to Minnesota where he spent 6 years of his career. What does the Cousins trade mean for the Vikings and for Justin Jefferson? Next the Celtics took on the 76ers in the first matchup between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum since the split. There was some tension pregame when Brown declined to acknowledge Tatum. The Celtics went on to win while Brown struggled. Is the bigger story Tatum and Paul George's success or Jaylen Brown's struggles? Then week two of the College Football Playoff rankings were released yesterday and the crew has some major takeaways that you won't want to miss!
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First Take resumes as the trade deadline looms over a lot of NFL teams today. Although the Bills are 7-1 do they need to make a big defensive trade to keep up with the Jacksonville Jaguars? Do the Vikings need to trade for a QB? Next, with the Cowboys having a disappointing season, could we see a surprise trade from them before the deadline? Should Dallas be looking into trading George Pickens with his upcoming free agency? Then Stephen A. gives his post-week nine top five NFL teams with a new number one that you won't want to miss!
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First Take begins with the Minnesota meltdown last night. Carson Wentz and the Vikings' offense had an all-time bad performance which led to their second straight loss. With the trade deadline looming today, will Minnesota make a move? Next Puka Nacua is likely to be placed on IR after injuring his knee against the Commanders. Is this the nail in the coffin on the Rams season? Where do they go from here? Then co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2, Chris Canty, gives his top 5 college football teams this season as we get closer to the playoffs.
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First Take resumes with the Bengals big win in Madrid over the Falcons. Joe Burrow put together another big game and now has 23 passing TDs and a 74% completion percentage on the season. Is this the best we've seen of Joe Burrow in his career? Next Shedeur Sanders stepped in for the injured Deshaun Watson and threw for almost 300 yards despite the Browns taking the loss. However the Browns released a statement saying Deshaun will still be the starter. Are the Browns making a mistake going with Deshaun? Then controversy in Miami-Notre Dame as a last second Miami touchdown was ruled incomplete as Notre Dame knocked off the number one team in the country. Listen to hear Michael Irvin's take on the call!
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