First Take

Are the Steelers being slept on? The crew weighs in ⬇️

“[The Vikings] don’t need the future. They need just enough.” @SaturdayJeff, @stephenasmith and @ChrisCanty99 debate whether Daniel Jones would be an upgrade at QB for Minnesota 🔥

Is it time for the Cowboys to move on from George Pickens? 🤔 @stephenasmith calls for the Cowboys to make a move at the trade deadline 👇

“The list is TRASH” 😭 @stephenasmith doesn’t hold back assessing @ChrisCanty99’s list of the Top 5 CFB teams.

“The way the Bills have played defense in the first half of this season is a disqualifier when it comes to the championship conversation.” @ChrisCanty99 believes that the Buffalo Bills have a big problem to fix 🧐

“[The Rams are] toast.” —@ChrisCanty99 on the Rams without Puka Nacua 🤔

“[Justin Jefferson] should ask to be traded.” @stephenasmith unloads on the Vikings and Kevin O'Connell after their loss to the Bills 👀

“We lost the battle, but ultimately this will help us win the war.” 😤 @michaelirvin88 remains optimistic after the Hurricanes received their first loss of the season at Notre Dame.

“I didn’t see anything yesterday that warrants Shedeur Sanders taking Deshaun Watson’s job.” @stephenasmith comments on the Browns’ QB situation 👀

“What has he done so far? Not very much.” 😬 —@finebaum on Lane Kiffin and his role as the head coach of LSU.

“The Dallas Cowboys find ways to get in their own way.” @stephenasmith was not impressed by the Cowboys’ win against the Colts 😅

“Jordan Love is breaking the rules of football right now” @danorlovsky7 and @stephenasmith dive into the recent play of the Packers’ QB ⬇️

“My belief is greater today than it was yesterday.” @danorlovsky7 shares his thoughts on the Bears after their victory against the Bucs with a game-winning field goal 🏈

“If Wentz wins this game, … [he] is gonna be the new starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.” —@stephenasmith on what’s on the line for Carson Wentz facing the Buffalo Bills 👀

“When they have lofty expectations in the Kalen DeBoer era, they disappoint us.” @stephenasmith shares his thoughts on what to expect from Alabama against LSU 🏈

“I don’t think that anybody’s doing more with less, … when it comes to Steph Curry.” KD, Steph, or LeBron? Cam'ron picks the most impressive NBA player this season 🔥

“You defend yourself first before you start blaming your teammates, because I didn’t see you do nothing.” @Geraldini93 responds to Jared Verse's comments about his teammates 😬

“It is the greatest opportunity [Shedeur Sanders] has had as a professional quarterback, … but he’s gotta show up.” @stephenasmith and @Geraldini93 emphasize on what's at stake for Shedeur Sanders this Sunday 🗣️

“That's why they're trash. Because they’re so damn comfortable, that losing don’t hurt enough.” @stephenasmith sounds off on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys' culture 😳

“Giannis is getting his numbers, but how is that working out with bettering his teammates?” 😮 @Geraldini93 weighs in on Doc Rivers’ comments regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo.