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First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose
First Take
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    Hour 2: Would You Be Surprised if Caleb Williams Outplays Matt Stafford?

    1/16/2026 | 45 mins.

    First Take resumes with a monster QB matchup in Chicago. Temperatures will be cold, but these QBs are bold. Will you be surprised if the young QB outplays the old? (0:00) Then, the crew makes their Patriots-Texans picks. (15:10) Next, Chris Fowler joins to explain just how improbable this CFP National Championship matchup is between Miami And Indiana. (21:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Hour 1: How Concerned Are You About Sam Darnold?

    1/16/2026 | 48 mins.

    First Take begins with Sam Darnold's oblique. RC and Cam aren't buying this late week injury! (0:00) Then, Stephen A. brings up the NIGHTMARE scenario for Miami: getting blown out by Indiana on their home turf! (24:40) Next, Josh Allen leads an injury plagued Bills squad into Mile High. Will he leave victorious, or suffer another postseason disappointment? (44:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Hour 2: What are Fair Expectations for John Harbaugh?

    1/15/2026 | 45 mins.

    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

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    Hour 1: Does Harbaugh Hiring Immediately Turn Giants into Contenders?

    1/15/2026 | 48 mins.

    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

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    Hour 2: What are the Top 5 NFL Head Coaching Openings?

    1/14/2026 | 46 mins.

    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

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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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