Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe are joined by Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Paul Finebaum to discuss undefeated Florida State being left out of the College Football Playoffs. Stephen A., Shannon and Dan Orlovsky discuss the hierarchy of the NFC after the 49ers delivered a big 42-19 loss to the Eagles yesterday. The crew also debates whether Dolphins' star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa or their star receiver Tyreek Hill deserves the NFL MVP award. Lastly, Stephen A. and Shannon discuss LeBron's exchange with Rockets' head coach Ime Udoka that led to Udoka being ejected.
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Hour 2: Playoff Payoff

Stephen A., Shannon Sharpe, Dan Orlovksy and E.J. Manuel discuss if the CFP committee got the playoff teams right leaving Florida State out, how putrid the Patriots offense is and what's the bigger story: Bad Mahomes or Good Jordan Love?
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Hour 1: Truth Hurts

Stephen A., Chris Canty, Louis Riddick and Desmond Howard discuss the CFB championship slate this weekend and the chaos that could occur, LeBron prioritizing his son's debut over the Lakers game and which team needs the win more: Chiefs or Packers?
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Hour 2: MV-Prescott

Stephen A., Bart Scott and Louis Riddick discuss their confidence in Dak Prescott, their best NFL bets of the weekend and who has been better this season: Purdy or Hurts?
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Hour 1: How 'Bout 'Em

Stephen A. Smith, Kimberley A. Martin, Dan Orlovsky and Damien Woody discuss Tyreek Hill saying his Dolphins team has a better chance to win the Super Bowl than when he won it with the Chiefs. The crew also discusses Dak Prescott's chances to pass Jalen Hurts in the NFL MVP race. Betting analyst Joe Fortenbaugh also joins the show to discuss the best plays for this weekend in sports. Lastly, Stephen A. gives an A-List on the wildest finishes in sports history.
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Hour 2: Miami Nice?

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins discuss react to some of the NBA games from last night including James Harden's performance in the Clippers' defeat over the Kings. Kimberley A. Martin and Dan Orlovsky also join the show to discuss this week's Thursday Night Football game between the Cowboys and the Seahawks. Damien Woody also joins the show to jump in on the NFL discussion including Aaron Rodgers' return to practice with the Jets almost three months after tearing his Achilles tendon.
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Hour 1: "The Beard" is Back?

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Marcus Spears debate if the 49ers can win in Philly as the favorites. It's Wednesday so Mad Dog is letting his anger out... but why is he mad at a Christmas Tree? Tim Legler stops by with his reaction to new comments from Jason Kidd and tells us if Kyrie and Luka deserve more praise. Mad Dog gives us his list of the Top 5 rivalries in sports history. Kimberley A. Martin is here to talk about hiring (and firing) problem with the Panthers.
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Hour 2: Underdogs

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Tim Legler react to the Kings' comeback win over the Warriors and debate if Draymond Green will be a liability after returning from his suspension and then receiving a technical foul. Marcus Spears joins the show to debate if the Cowboys are on the same tier as the 49ers and Eagles. The crew gives their takes on if Tyreek Hill is right in saying this year's Dolphins are better than his Super Bowl-winning Chiefs team. Paul Finebaum joins the show and gets into a heated debate with Mad Dog over the newest CFP rankings.
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Hour 1: It's Not Easy Being Green

Stephen A. and Shannon Sharpe are joined by Pat McAfee to discuss the upcoming NFL matchup between the two hottest teams in the NFC; the 49ers and the Eagles. Former Heisman winner and football analyst Robert Griffin III also joins to discuss whether Alabama or Texas is more deserving of making the College Football Playoffs. Jeff Saturday joins as Stephen A. gives his top 5 teams in the NFL after Week 12. Lastly, Stephen A. and Shannon discuss Anthony Davis' place among the top big men in the NBA after a rocky season so far.
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Hour 2: Big Talk

Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe discuss the Lakers' 44-point loss to the 76ers last night. Jeff Saturday also joins to discuss the NFL and the Bears' future after their close Monday Night Football win over the Vikings. The crew also discusses Cowboys' quarterback Dak Presscott's comments saying he "hasn't done [expletive]." Lastly, Stephen A. and Shannon discuss Clippers' star Russell Westbrook's latest altercation with a fan in the Clippers' loss to the Nuggets last night.
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Hour 1: Huge Lakers' Loss

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Ryan Clark debate if Josh Allen is still a top-tier QB after losing a heartbreaker to the Eagles in overtime last night. The crew debates which team is better: the Eagles or the 49ers? RC gives us his take on how bad Diontae Johnson looked after seemingly giving up on a fumble mid-play. The crew talks about the severity of the situation in New England with Mac Jones and Bill Belichick. We react to Draymond Green's first comments since his suspension for going after Rudy Gobert.
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Hour 2: The Patriot Way?

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Dan Orlovsky react to breaking news as Head Coach Frank Reich is fired from the Panthers. Plus, the crew gives their takes on last night's nail-biter between the Eagles and the Bills. Dan disagrees with Stephen A. and Shannon on who the best team in the AFC is. Shannon and the crew debate if his Broncos will make the playoffs this year. Stephen A. reacts to Auburn's dramatic loss to Alabama this weekend.
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Hour 1: A Panther No More

Stephen A., Dan Orlovsky, Chris Canty and Ryan Clark discuss if Russell Wilson is a top 10 QB in the NFL right now, who has the edge between Michigan and Ohio St., and who is better: Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts?
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Hour 2: Peak Performance?

Stephen A., Dan Orlovsky and Ryan Clark discuss the Lions' level of concern, if the Packers will make the playoffs and if Brock Purdy is the best NFC QB.
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Hour 1: Are you not Entertained??

Stephen A., Damien Woody, Kimberley A. Martin and Joe Fortenbaugh discuss the best football bets of the day/weekend, the talent compares their favorite Thanksgiving foods and who does the No. 1 seed in the AFC matter more to: Ravens or Chiefs?
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Hour 2: Ant-Man

Stephen A., Bart Scott, Kimberley A. Martin and Brian Windhorst discuss if Gregg Popovich was right for attempting to stop fans from booing, if the Lions are the most exciting team in the NFL and the relationship between Chris Paul and referee Scott Foster.
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Hour 1: Turducken Time

Stephen A., Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Kimberley A. Martin discuss Aaron Rodgers saying Zach Wilson is being used as a scapegoat while Jim Irsay says he's "prejudiced" against because he's a "rich, white billionaire," and what Mad Dog is mad about this week (oh yes, he found a reason to hate on Thanksgiving).
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Hour 2: Who needs it more?

Stephen A., Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Marcus Spears and Paul Finebaum discuss if Florida St. should make the CFP if they win out, if Alabama controls their own destiny and are the Eagles and Chiefs the best two teams in the AFC?

Note - First segment repeats, skip to 24:11 off top or skip to 48:22 after first block.
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Hour 1: I'll believe it when i see it

Stephen A., Shannon Sharpe, Pat McAfee and Jeff Saturday react to Tom Brady saying "there's a lot of mediocrity in today's NFL," if the Cowboys are building momentum and what that means, plus Stephen A give his weekly A-List.
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Hour 2: Shrimp Scantling

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Jeff Saturday discuss the biggest NFL game of the regular season in which the Philadelphia Eagles got a close win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The crew also discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to fire their offensive coordinator Matt Canada. College football analyst Paul Finebaum also joins the show to discuss the upcoming rivalry game between Ohio State and Michigan. All that and more in today's edition of First Take.
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