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ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
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    Hour 2: Would a win against the 49ers change your view of the Cowboys?

    11/13/2026 | 46 mins.
    First Take resumes as Kirk Cousins makes his return to the Vikings as they travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers. In a game with massive stakes who do you have more confidence in: Jordan Love with Watson and Golden or Kirk and Justin Jefferson? Next Texas has another big matchup against LSU on Saturday. Texas has scored over 30 points in 3 straight games as they seem to be heating up. What has been different about Arch Manning as of late? Then the Cowboys host the 49ers in what could be a massive game to get Dallas back in the fight for the NFC East. With the Giants loss on Thursday could a Cowboys win set them up to win the NFC East?
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    Hour 1: Did the Commanders win it or did the Giants lose it on Thursday Night Football?

    11/13/2026 | 48 mins.
    First Take begins as the Commanders pulled off an upset on Thursday Night Football beating the Giants in New York. Do you have any issues with how the game was coached by Harbaugh? Does this loss open the door back up for the Cowboys to win the NFC East? Next Cade Cunningham put together an all-time performance with 50 points, 11 assists and zero turnovers to lead the Pistons to a win in double overtime against the Wizards. How much of a threat are Cade and the Pistons in the East? Then a massive matchup between the Steelers and Bengals will have major implications in the AFC North. Who is the bigger threat in the AFC?
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    Hour 2: Will the NFC East be decided this week?

    11/12/2026 | 47 mins.
    First Take resumes as the Cowboys take on the 49ers this weekend. Should we be more intrigued by the Cowboys offense or defense against the 49ers? Do they have a chance for the upset? Next the NFC North has been the best division in football with every team having their eyes on deep postseason runs. What QB do you have the most trust in for the playoffs? Then the Chiefs made a big move acquiring Josh Downs to better their receiving core at the deadline. How much does Josh Downs impact the Chiefs Super Bowl chances?
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    Hour 1: Who made the bigger mistake being inactive at the deadline: Giants or Cowboys?

    11/12/2026 | 48 mins.
    First Take begins as the Giants take on the Commanders tonight on Thursday Night Football. Did the Giants make a mistake not trading for Jonathan Taylor at the deadline? Will Dan Quinn make it through the season? Next the Vikings take on the Packers with major NFC North implications on the line. Who has the edge in this matchup: Jordan Love or the Vikings defense? Then the crew will tell you what underdogs to look out for in week 10 of the NFL and what teams would be shocking if they pull out a win.
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    Hour 2: Is it the right time for the Raiders to start Fernando Mendoza?

    11/11/2026 | 48 mins.
    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 is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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