Nick Wright: Patrick Mahomes looked like LeBron James in his prime in OT win over Bills I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright says he’s not here to gloat, but the Kansas City Chiefs’ overtime win over the Buffalo Bills capped the best football weekend, and Patrick Mahomes looked like the best football player in the league. Watch as he shares his biggest takeaways from Mahomes’ performance, and why he looked like LeBron James in his prime Sunday night.

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Greg Jennings: A loss vs. 49ers won’t drastically alter Aaron Rodgers’ legacy I FIRST THINGS FIRST

What would a loss this weekend against the San Francisco 49ers mean for Aaron Rodgers’ legacy. Greg Jennings says nothing too drastic… but it would make fans question Rodgers’ ability to get the Green Bay Packers to another Super Bowl. Watch as Jennings lays out how a playoff loss could alter his legacy. Plus Nick Wright chronicles Rodgers’ near misses when it comes to making Super Bowl appearances.

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Chris Broussard previews Bucs vs. Rams: ‘I’m going with Tom Brady, all day’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard previews the upcoming divisional round match up between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams. Although Matt Stafford and the Rams may look formidable against a banged up Bucs team, Broussard says there’s no way he’s betting against Tom Brady. Watch as he breaks down why he’s expecting Brady to pull out a win this weekend.

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Nick Wright: Apparently it’s ‘controversial’ to pick Chiefs to win this Sunday? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright is astounded to find that most of his colleagues like the Buffalo Bills to come out on top against his Kansas City Chiefs. Watch to see why he’s predicting the exact opposite, why he thinks Josh Allen may or may not show up, and why Patrick Mahomes has proven he’s been nearly perfect in playoffs games at home.

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Colin Cowherd: ‘Lakers just needed minutes from Russell Westbrook, he can’t even do that’ I THE HERD

Frank Vogel, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers’ stirred up some controversy with his decision to bench Russell Westbrook in their loss against the Indiana Pacers. Colin Cowherd breaks down why Vogel’s decision makes perfect sense, and why Westbrook just isn’t working for LeBron James and the Lakers.

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Chris Broussard on which players are under duress ahead of the divisional round I FIRST THINGS FIRST

We’re coming up on the divisional round of the 2021 NFL playoffs, and Chris Broussard reveals the five players he thinks are under the most pressure to perform this weekend. Watch to see why players like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Aaron Rodgers made his ‘Under Duress’ list. Plus, see what additions Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes make to the lineup.

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Nick Wright: 49ers could play perfectly vs. Packers & Jimmy G could still throw it away I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Should fans be worried about Jimmy Garoppolo in this upcoming divisional round game against the Green Bay Packers? Nick Wright says yes, but not because of an injured shoulder. Watch as he breaks down whether he thinks Garoppolo can lead the 49ers to a win over Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay.

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Nick Wright on Tom Brady retirement rumors: ‘He’s proven everything he had to prove’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

After 21 seasons in the NFL, Tom Brady has now solidified his status as the GOAT of the league. Nick Wright speculates as to whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback may be inching closer to retirement. With media outlets reporting that this divisional round game against the Los Angeles Rams could be his last, Nick Wright decides whether he believes Brady is finally ready to hang up his jersey.

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Chris Broussard: ‘Frank Vogel has proven he is a very good coach for the Lakers’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

It’s being reported that the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach Frank Vogel may be in the hot seat, as his job is being evaluated on game-to-game basis. This pretty much means Vogel could be let go at any minute, prompting Chris Broussard to come to his defense. Watch as he breaks down why firing Vogel would mean the Lakers’ front office is scapegoating him for putting together an old roster in LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard. Plus, watch to see whether Nick Wright agrees.

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Nick Wright reveals his NFL Tiers heading into the divisional round I FIRST THINGS FIRST

After a Wild-Card weekend full of blowouts, Nick Wright unveils his NFL Tiers ahead of the divisional round playoff games. Watch to see whether he thinks his Kansas City Chiefs will survive the weekend, and whether the Los Angeles Rams will outlast Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Cam Jordan: ‘Rams will need to pressure Tom Brady if they want a win vs. Bucs I FIRST THINGS FIRST

New Orleans Saints’ DE Cam Jordan joins the First Things First crew to talk about the Los Angeles Rams’ upcoming matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cam just earned his 100th sack this season against Tom Brady, and so his advice to the Rams is to keep the pressure on the Bucs’ quarterback. Watch as he breaks down how to find the chinks in the Bucs’ armor, and who his pick is for this game on Sunday.

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Nick Wright: ‘It’s the wrong move for Dallas to bring Mike McCarthy back next season’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Should Mike McCarthy remain the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys next year? Nick Wright doesn’t think so. Watch as he breaks down to Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes what he thinks Jerry Jones’ plan should be if he wants better results for the Cowboys.

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Nick Wright on Chiefs’ big win over Steelers: ‘I’d say that was better than a bye’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Kansas City Chiefs steamrolled the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 42-21 win in the Super Wild Card Weekend. Was it better than a bye? Nick Wright says absolutely. Watch as he shares his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes’ performance, and whether Chris Broussard believes this game was better than a bye.

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Nick Wright: ‘No matter how hard Mac Jones played, Patriots weren’t going to beat Bills’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Mac Jones and the New England Patriots are eliminated from the playoffs after losing their Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Most are talking about the Bills performance, but Nick Wright says the story is Mac Jones, and how he never stood a chance in Sunday’s game. Watch as Nick shares his thoughts on the Patriots, and their first year quarterback.

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Nick Wright on Cowboy’s loss to 49ers: ‘This is on Dak Prescott’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Dallas Cowboys’ season is over after they fall to the San Francisco 49ers Cowboys fall to 49ers, 23-17. Many Cowboys fans are pointing fingers at the referees after the snap was delayed for umpire Ramon George to adjust the spot, but Nick Wright says this is on their quarterback Dak Prescott. Watch as he lays out his biggest takeaways from the game, and why this final play might have been the best thing to happen to the quarterback since the sleep number marketing team called.

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Chris Broussard: Matthew Stafford has more on the line vs. Cardinals I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard looks ahead to the Los Angeles Ram vs. Arizona Cardinals Wild Card game. Broussard explains why QB Matthew Stafford has more on the line than Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury. ‘As the stakes have gotten higher Stafford’s performance has gotten worse.’

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Greg Jennings reveals his pick in the Bills vs. Patriots Wild Card game I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Greg Jennings joins First Things First to talk this weekend’s Wild Card matchup between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills. Watch as Greg explains to Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes whether he believes Mac Jones can lead the Patriots to an upset, or if he thinks Josh Allen can avoid a repeat loss against Bill Belichick and the Pats.

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49ers or Cowboys — Nick Wright & Chris Broussard decide who wins this NFC showdown I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Dallas Cowboys take on the San Francisco 49ers in this NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, and Nick Wright and Chris Broussard make their predictions for who’s going to come out on top. Nick’s been critical of Jimmy Garoppolo, but watch to see whether that influences his pick. Plus Broussard explores whether Dallas will have an answer for Deebo Samuel.

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Nick Wright: Rotating Kyrie in and out of the roster won’t work for Nets I FIRST THINGS FIRST

After a big win against the Chicago Bulls, James Harden shares his desire to get Kyrie Irving back to playing home games with the Brooklyn Nets. Chris Broussard believes there are behind the scenes conversations on how to get Kyrie back on the court, but Nick Wright maintains that the continuity issues will hinder the Nets from a championship.

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Nick Wright: Chiefs vs. Steelers is a huge mismatch, Big Ben has no chance I FIRST THINGS FIRST

When asked about the Pittsburgh Steelers upcoming Wild Card match against the Kansas City Chiefs, Ben Roethlisberger responded: “We don’t have a chance. So, let’s just go out and play and have fun.” Nick Wright couldn’t agree with Big Ben more, and lays out why this game is the biggest mismatch in Wild Card history.

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Chris Broussard decides: Could Steph Curry’s 2017 Warriors defeat Michael Jordans’ 1996 Bulls? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Steph Curry “absolutely” believes his 2017 Golden State Warriors could beat Michael Jordan’s 1996 Chicago Bulls in 7-game series: “I’d say Dubs in 6”. Chris Broussard and Nick Wright decide whether or not they agree with Steph’s hypothetical assessment.

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Nick Wright: ‘Playing the Steelers is actually better for the Chiefs than a Bye’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Kansas City Chiefs are 12.5-point home favorites against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Sunday’s Wild Card Round. Does Nick Wright think Chiefs fans should be worried? Nope. In fact, he thinks this is actually better than a Bye. Watch as he explains what he expects to see when Patrick Mahomes takes on Ben Roethlisberger.

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Chris Broussard isn’t not sure Kyrie Irving is the most skilled NBA player of all time I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Portland Trail Blazers coach and former NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups had some complimentary things to say about Kyrie Irving after his team defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 114-108. He called Irving the most skilled player to ever play the point position. While Chris Broussard concedes Kyrie could be in the conversation, he names two other NBA players he would put ahead of Kyrie right now in terms of overall skill.

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Nick Wright: Josh Allen & Bills can’t afford to lose to a rookie QB in Wild Card Weekend I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Josh Allen says he’s looking ahead, and focusing on getting his team to the Super Bowl, but the Buffalo Bills have to survive Wild Card Weekend against the New England Patriots first. Nick Wright explains why this is a must-win matchup for the Bills, and why losing to the rookie quarterback Mac Jones would be a devastating blow to the franchise. Watch as he, LaVar Arrington, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes share their thoughts on this Wild Card round.

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Nick Wright celebrates Georgia winning the championship: ‘Alabama losing is good for all of us’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright says the right team won last night in the College Football National Championship, which ended with the Georgia Bulldogs taking down the dynasty that is Alabama Crimson Tide. Nick shares his biggest takeaways from the game with Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes, and lays out why Alabama losing is good for college football as a whole.

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