First Things First

(0:00) Eagles beat Chiefs 20-17, Like that Jalen Hurts isn’t focused on stats? (25:16) Brou grades the Cowboys win over the Giants, Joe Burrow injured (39:23) Ravens beat Browns 41-17, Impressive or not? (45:17) ‘Clock ticking’ on Tush Push, Lions beat Bears, What’s wrong with the Chiefs? (01:08:33) 49ers beat Saints, Seahawks beat Steelers (01:20:29) Texans vs. Bucs & Raiders vs. Chargers previews (01:23:59) Bears loss to Lions ‘a little demoralizing’, Panic time for the Chiefs? (01:45:21) Stock Up, Stock Down: Cowboys offense, Tush Push (01:55:22) Joe Burrow toe injury, Hurts’ performance, Steelers loss ‘good’ for them? (02:05:53) Expect a monster game for Justin Herbert? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Chiefs vs. Eagles preview, Are Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes rivals? (25:41) Packers beat Commanders, Should Jayden Daniels be concerned? (37:45) A.J. Brown ‘excited’ for Week 2, Expecting a huge game? (45:41) Upset Alert, Nick’s PicksCan the Chiefs beat the Eagles at their best? (01:06:23) Hall of Famer Will Shields joins the show (01:18:49) Nick, Brou, and Wildes make their Chiefs vs. Eagles predictions (01:21:55) Parkins’ Picks, What would Mahomes’ first 0-2 start mean? (01:43:24) Will Travis Kelce have a monster game without Xavier Worthy? (01:53:46) What would a Chiefs blowout win mean? (02:02:28) Top of Mahomes Mountain on the line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A casually dressed Kevin Wildes asks seven questions that he tries to answer ahead of the Super Bowl rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs on FOX. He also adds a bonus question, of course! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Brock Purdy to miss 2-5 weeks, Are the Chiefs being overlooked being underdogs vs. Eagles? (26:30) Packers vs. Commanders preview, Browns ‘disrespected’ by odds vs. Ravens (40:42) Dan Campbell ‘testy’ with reporter, Should Lions fans be worried? (47:32) BUD List (01:07:15) DK Metcalf & Steelers vs. Seahawks, Can the Cowboys get an A-game vs. Giants? (01:22:12) Brou’s MVP Ballot entering Week 2 (01:25:50) Mahomes a home underdog, Jayden Daniels or Jordan Love? (01:44:58) Frenemies, Panic time if Chiefs start 0-2? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Jalen Hurts vs. Patrick Mahomes, Can the Eagles blow out the Chiefs? (26:40) Must-Win For Week 2: Cowboys, Patriots, Bengals (42:07) Lions ‘didn’t look creative’, Caleb or Goff under more pressure (47:50) Nick’s Tiers, A new team on top? (01:08:02) Pat Freiermuth joins the show (01:19:54) Brock Purdy a ‘long shot’ to play vs. Saints, Can Mac Jones lead the 49ers to a win? (01:24:20) What would an 0-2 start mean for the Chiefs? (01:46:00) Packed Stats for Week 2, Are the Lions and Bears relying on this Sunday? (01:55:43) Lions ’have to win’ vs. Bears, Did Justin Herbert put the league on notice? (02:05:56) Can the 49ers win without Brock Purdy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Vikings beat Bears, Feel better or worse about Caleb Williams? (25:24) Brock Purdy uncertain for Week 2, Ravens being criticized too much? (41:56) Tua Tagovailoa wants to respond to Week 1 blowout (46:11) Mahomes Mountain (01:11:27) What went wrong for the Bears? (01:20:54) Chiefs concerned without Xavier Worthy? (01:24:19) Bears worried after Vikings loss, Jalen Carter will play vs. Chiefs (01:47:16) Top 10 Tuesday - Top teams entering Week 2 (01:57:12) More or less faith in Caleb Williams, Panic time for 49ers? (02:06:27) Chiefs need Xavier Worthy vs. Eagles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Bills beat Ravens, Chargers beat Chiefs, What went wrong for Baltimore? (27:22) Packers beat Lions, Time to buy stock in Aaron Rodgers? (41:18) Bengals beat Browns, Concerns for Cincinnati? (46:29) AFC West ‘catching up’ to Chiefs, Ravens collapse or Bills comeback? (01:09:55) 49ers beat Seahawks, Patriots bad or Raiders good, Time for Giants to start Dart? (01:23:31) Bears vs. Vikings preview: Who ya got? (01:27:10) Surprised Justin Herbert outplayed Patrick Mahomes? (01:49:57) Stock Up, Stock Down (01:59:22) Steelers beat Jets with Aaron Rodgers’ 4 TDs, Parsons and Packers (02:08:54) Expectations for Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson vs. Vikings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Eagles beat Cowboys 24-20, Jalen Carter ejected (27:01) A.J. Brown targeted once, Do the Cowboys win if they have Micah Parsons? (40:57) Chiefs vs. Chargers preview (45:23) Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks, Jalen Hurts impressive? (01:09:28) Mahomes ‘can light up’ Chargers, Concerns for the 49ers? (01:21:03) Bills vs. Ravens preview (01:24:28) More or less faith in Eagles, Cowboys prove they’re contenders? (01:46:46) Parkins’ Picks for Week 1 (01:56:34) Coach Mangini & Willie Colon weigh in on the Eagles’ win over Cowboys (02:04:59) Chiefs on Upset Alert vs. Chargers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Fair or foul: Colin Cowherd says Mahomes was put in best landing spot in NFL history (25:41) Do we need to see Kansas City’s explosive offense? (41:05) What are updated expectations for Arch Manning? (46:19) Nick reveals 1st Tiers of 2025 season (1:06:21) Must-win for Burrow? (1:20:06) Bills officially Super Bowl or Bust? (1:49:24) Packed Stats: Texas worst case scenario for Stafford Week 1 (1:58:37) Is Cowherd’s comments unfair to Patrick Mahomes? (2:10:56) Like Travis Hunter listed as WR1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Wildes compares validation in the NFL to anesthesia — too much can hurt, too little isn’t enough. He connects the idea to Jerry Jones trading Micah Parsons, Bill Belichick’s UNC opener, and Jalen Hurts’ leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, Danny Parkins, Coach Mangini & Willie Colon break down all the latest news entering Week 1 of the NFL. Are the Chiefs still the team to beat? Who's under duress this week? Do the Cowboys have a chance at upsetting the Eagles? The guys answer all those questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Too soon to panic for Bill Belichick? (26:24) Fair criticism of Parsons? (40:02) Should UNC fans be worried (46:25) Mahomes Mountain: Nick reveals his 1st QB tiers of 2025 season (1:08:34) What do you have left to accomplish? (1:17:20) Chances we see vintage Rodgers Sunday? (1:24:01) Where will Patrick Mahomes rank next year? 1:27:29) Who needs a statement win more? (1:47:55) Danny reveals his QB Quarterly ahead of Week 1 (1:59:15) This is a valid criticism of Parsons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Texas & Arch Manning lose to Ohio State, Packers S.B.o.B with Parsons? (26:21) Cowboys upset or Eagles blowout, Must-Win for Belichick & UNC? (41:09) Tyreek Hill not named Dolphins team captain (46:00) Coach’s Picks, Will the Cowboys be better without Micah Parsons? (01:06:52) Arch Manning’s struggles, Jayden Daniels named top young QB (01:21:59) Eagles want “Contributions over credit”, Like this mentality? (01:26:13) Things “seemed personal” with Micah & Cowboys, What’s the Packers’ ceiling? (01:49:23) Stock Up, Stock Down: Alabama, Carson Beck, and LSU (01:59:11) Caleb Williams’ sophomore expectations, Big season for CMC? (02:07:05) Guaranteeing an Eagles blowout vs. Cowboys? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Jerry Jones justifies trading Micah Parsons to the Packers, Lil Wayne reacts (22:52) Matt Leinart and Mark Ingram on Texas vs. Ohio State, Arch Manning (38:18) Should Cowboys fans have any hope this season? (46:12) FINAL PREDICTIONS: Super Bowl, MVP, Amendments (01:06:33) Can the Cowboys prepare for the Eagles? (01:20:40) Who could’ve outbid the Packers for Micah Parsons? (01:24:21) Cowboys moved Parsons “to win playoff games”, Parkins’ SB & MVP Picks (01:45:26) Parkin’s Cowboys and Packers Picks (01:55:26) Cowboys vs. Eagles preview, Parsons expectations (02:05:42) Micah Parsons jumps to DPOY favorite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Micah Parsons and Cowboys thoughts / Should Browns be starting Shedeur Sanders earlier? (25:09) BUD List (39:12) Can Caleb Williams be a top 5 QB? (45:32) AFC & NFC South predictions (1:06:40) How good are the 49ers and Chiefs triplets? (1:18:57) Can the Eagles avoid a Super Bowl hangover? (1:22:49) Micah Parsons traded to Packers (1:44:00) Reaction to Cowboys trading away star Micah Parsons (1:54:57) More thoughts on the blockbuster trade (2:04:03) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Rashee Rice suspended by NFL / What's on the line for Josh Allen this year? / DPOY predictions (25:46) How dangerous are the 2025 Bengals? / Cowboys have any shot if Micah Parsons is not ready? (40:26) Who has the bigger game: Arch Manning or Jeremiah Smith? (45:55) AFC North and NFC North predictions (1:13:17) Howie Long joins show (1:22:41) Can Jordan Love be an MVP finalist? (1:26:35) Any reason to doubt the Chiefs ability to make another run? / Danny Parkins' AFC & NFC North picks (1:48:55) Packed stats (1:58:48) Josh Allen, Micah Parsons and NY Giants talk (2:07:23) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) What does the Kenny Pickett trade mean for Shedeur? (27:54) Should Brou buy into the Steelers? (40:08) Brou predicts AFC West standings (1:05:52) Any reason for Dak Prescott to be confident? (1:14:57) Jalen Hurts ranked 19th best player in NFL Top 100 (1:25:20) Weird and Wonderful (1:30:19) Like Arch Manning’s quote having a target on how back? (1:33:49) Expect Steelers to exceed expectations? (1:55:48) Danny’s top 10 teams into Week 1 (2:06:00) What’s Detroit ceiling this season? (2:15:53) FTF predicts the catch of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Latest from Micah Parsons and the Cowboys / Okay with how the Browns are handling Shedeur Sanders? / OROY predictions (26:57) Worried about Caleb Williams and Bears “sloppy” offensive performance? / Feeling good about Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs? (40:04) Like Trey Hendrickson to the Eagles? (45:20) NFC & AFC East predictions (1:09:02) Dion Dawkins joins show (1:22:54) 49ers trade for Brian Robinson Jr. (1:26:06) More on Micah Parsons and NFC East predictions (1:47:55) Stock Up & Stock Down (1:56:34) Ben Johnson joins show (2:07:26) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin Wildes breaks down the truth about Jalen Hurts. He explains why Hurts should be widely considered a Tier 1 QB and claps back at people in his Twitter replies. He is also very calm and not angry at all throughout the entire discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Ravens QB group ranked above Chiefs group / Guaranteeing a successful Eagles season? / Rashee Rice’s suspension (25:46) Time to panic about Matthew Stafford and the Rams? / What are the chances the 49ers miss the playoffs? (41:29) What do we need to see from Caleb Williams in year 2? (51:08) Do the Chiefs have the best QB room in the NFL? / Expect a big year from Jalen Hurts? (1:05:41) Ceiling or Floor? (1:19:43) Colts QB competition (1:24:05) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices