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Nick Wright: We just witnessed the biggest win of Matt Stafford’s career I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Rams pulled off an amazing upset against the Arizona Cardinals, winning 30-23. Nick Wright talks the highlights of the game, and what this win proved about Matthew Stafford and Odell Beckham Jr. Plus, watch as he tells Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes whether he believes the Rams are legit contenders after last night’s win.

Nick Wright: The Bills should feel terrible after their OT loss to the Bucs I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright explains why Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills should feel terrible after losing in OT to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ‘Five times this year the Bills have had 1-score games and 5 times you’ve lost them.’

Michael Vick: This was a big win for Cowboys, but Dak Prescott struggled I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Michael Vick commends the Dallas Cowboys on a big win against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, but he still isn’t so sure Dak Prescott is going to be able to lead this team on a deep playoff run. Watch as. he breaks down Dak’s struggles in yesterdays game, and hear Nick Wright’s take on whether he believes the Cowboys are a playoff team.

Chris Broussard: The Bills were embarrassing in presser following loss to Bucs I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Buffalo Bills are now 7-6 after an overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the weekend, and while Sean McDermott and Josh Allen seem happy to claim this as a moral victory, Chris Broussard is ticked off. Watch as he tells Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes whether he believes the Bills should feel good about coming close to beating Tom Brady’s Bucs.

Nick Wright: The Chiefs are clearly AFC favorites after a big win over Raiders I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The. Chiefs stretched their winning streak over the weekend, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 48-9 on Sunday. Nick Wright says it’s time for his co-hosts to admit that Kansas City are clearly the AFC favorites, overcoming a rocky season to put the league on notice. Watch to see whether Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes agree that the Chiefs have truly turned it around to become the top team in the AFC.

Michael Vick: ‘I like McCarthy’s confidence ahead of the Dallas matchup vs. WFT’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Mike McCarthy is heading into Week 14 with a lot of confidence, guaranteeing the Dallas Cowboys will come out on top against the Washington Football Team. Nick Wright thinks it’s a mistake for McCarthy to guarantee this win, but Michael Vick joins the show to share why he thinks McCarthy’s confidence could inspire a strong performance from Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.

Nick Wright says it’s time to write Steelers off after their loss against the Vikings I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright is ready to write the Pittsburgh Steelers off after they fall to the Minnesota Vikings Thursday night. While Nick does not blame Chase Claypool celebrating a first-down catch for the loss, he does think some odd calls by Mike Tomlin and an atrocious defense are telltale signs that this Steelers team is cooked. Watch as Nick explains to Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes why he thinks Pittsburgh will be left out of the playoffs.

Chris Broussard: ‘I don’t think LeBron’s Lakers will make it out of the West’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers suffer yet another loss, this time to a Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies team, and Chris Broussard is concerned. Even with LeBron James scoring 20 points, making 11 assists and 10 rebounds, earning the 100th triple-double of his career, the Lakers still couldn’t seem to find their footing in time to beat Memphis. Broussard tells Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes why he doesn’t think the Lakers’ team will make it out of the Western Conference, much less win a Championship.

Nick Wright: James Harden is playing lazy basketball right now I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Brooklyn Nets took on the Houston Rockets without Kevin Durant, and James Harden was anything but spectacular against his former team. Nick Wright shares his biggest takeaways from the game , and why Harden’s struggles without KD are a big deal.

Tyrann Mathieu says the Chiefs are bouncing back from this season’s struggles I FIRST THINGS FIRST

3-time All-Pro Safety Tyrann Mathieu joins First Things First to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs and the ups and downs of the season. Tyrann tells Nick Wright why he still thinks Chiefs are the team to beat in the AFC, and why he has faith in Patrick Mahomes.

Nick Wright reveals his NFL Tiers heading into Week 14 of the season I FIRST THINGS FIRST

It’s Week 14 and Nick Wright is here with his updated NFL Tiers. Watch to see where the New England Patriots fall after a big win over the Buffalo Bills, and if the Kansas City Chiefs can hold on to their number one spot after the Arizona Cardinals see the return of Kyler Murray and a sizable win over the Chicago Bears.

Nick Wright and Greg Jennings decide: Does Bill Belichick trust Mac Jones? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Mac Jones’ three pass attempts Monday against the Buffalo Bills were the lowest total for a winning team in last 30 years. For Nick Wright, this is just another sign that Bill Belichick doesn’t trust the 1st year quarterback, but Greg Jennings disagrees. Watch as the two discuss the New England Patriots’ running game is an indication that Belichick doesn’t believe in Mac.

Chris Broussard: Vogel is not the problem with Lakers, AD needs to do better I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Charles Barkley says the blame for the Los Angeles Lakers’ inconsistency shouldn’t fall on head coach Frank Vogel, but on Anthony Davis. Chris Broussard breaks down why he agrees, and what he needs to see from AD if the Lakers’ want to make a big playoff impression.

LaVar Arrington: Defenses are figuring out how to play against Lamar Jackson I FIRST THINGS FIRST

After another loss for the Baltimore Ravens, LaVar Arrington joins First Things First to talk about Lamar Jackson. Pittsburgh Steelers’ safety Minkah Fitzpatrick said he doesn’t think anybody will ever be able to figure Lamar out, and while LaVar is inclined to agree, he thinks defenses are at least figuring out how to play against the Ravens’ offense. Plus, Nick Wright lays out why Lamar is having the worst year of his career.

Chris Broussard decides which NFL player is Tom Brady’s biggest competition for MVP I FIRST THINGS FIRST

In this ‘Drawing A Blank’ segment, Chris Broussard tells Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes who he thinks Tom Brady’s biggest competition for league MVP. Nick and Wildes make their prospective choices, but see who Broussard thinks could overtake the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback as the favorite.

Nick Wright: Bill Belichick understood the assignment in Patriots’ win vs. Bills I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick. Wright talks the New England Patriots after they secured another win, this time against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Mac Jones may not have thrown more than 3 passes, but Nick explains why this is an example of head coach Bill Belichick understanding the assignment. Watch as Nick tells Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard why last night’s win was a testament to Belichick’s brilliance.

Michael Vick was impressed by Kyler Murray & Cardinals’ Week 13 win I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Kyler Murray returned to the field Sunday and led the Arizona Cardinals to a win over the Chicago Bears 33-22. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-17. Michael Vick joins the show to decide which of these wins was more impressive.

Chris Broussard: The Ravens should have gone for the sure thing & kicked the FG | FIRST THINGS FIRST

A tie is better than a loss, and Chris Broussard says John Harbaugh made the wrong decision by having the Baltimore Ravens go for the 2-point conversion in their 1-point loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watch as he laid out why at the very least tying the game with the field goal would have been a better move for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

Nick Wright on Kansas City’s win: ‘How do the Chiefs need to win for people to be happy?’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Kansas City Chiefs gained another win after defeating the Denver Broncos in Week 13. Kevin Wildes was less than impressed with Patrick Mahomes performance, but Nick Wright wonders why, when the Chiefs are on the brink of being the No. 1 seed in the AFC, we are discussing whether their performance was impressive. Watch as Nick points out what we should be paying attention to when discussing the Chiefs.

Chris Broussard: Even with LeBron James’ return, Lakers aren’t the best in the West I FIRST THINGS FIRST

LeBron James has cleared all protocols and will return earlier than expected to take on the Los Angeles Clippers. With LeBron back, Chris Broussard decides if the Los Angeles Lakers are the team to beat in the West, and if not, which teams are currently on top.

Nick Wright grades Taysom Hill’s performance against the Cowboys I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Michael Vick joins First Thins First to talk about Taysom Hills performance in his Thursday Night game against the Dallas Cowboys. Vick points out where the New Orleans Saints’ QB struggled, and he and Nick Wright give Taysom a letter grade for his performance.

Nick Wright: This win over Saints didn’t make me regain confidence in Cowboys I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Did the Dallas Cowboys prove they are back to being Super Bowl contenders after defeating the New Orleans Saints Thursday night? Nick Wright isn’t so sure. He tells Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes why the Dallas offense didn’t inspire a lot of confidence, and what he needs to see from Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott if they’re going to make a deep playoff run.

Chris Broussard decides which players are under duress going into Week 13 I FIRST THINGS FIRST

It’s the start of Week 13, and Chris Broussard reveals the players he believes are under the most pressure to come out with a win. Watch to see whether Broussard thinks Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott lead the Dallas Cowboys to a win against the New Orleans Saints tonight, and why Matt Stafford is making another appearance after the Los Angeles Rams fall to the Green Bay Packers. Plus,. see who Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes think deserve a spot on Broussard’s list.

Nick Wright reveals his NFL Tiers heading into Week 13 of the season I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright reveals his NFL Tiers ahead of Week 13 of the season. Watch to see where the New England Patriots land after their win over the Tennessee Titans last week. Plus, see where Nick places his Kansas City Chiefs after their winning streak, and what amendments Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes make to the list.

Chris Broussard: Suns looked dominant against a ‘small’ Warriors team I FIRST THINGS FIRST

In this Drawing A Blank segment, Chris Broussard shares his biggest takeaway from the Golden State Warriors’ 104-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Watch as he lays out that, while Steph Curry was having an off game, size is the Warriors’ problem, and that this win was a challenge to James Wiseman.

Nick Wright: If Lakers want to win without LeBron, AD needs to step up I FIRST THINGS FIRST

LeBron James is expected to miss several games due to health and safety protocols, and the Los Angeles Lakers again need a plan on stacking up wins without their star player. Nick Wright tells Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes why Anthony Davis is the key to Lakers overcoming an extended LeBron absence, but he’ll need to step up and play like he’s one of the NBAs all-time Top 75 players.

Chris Broussard: The Chiefs may be the rightful AFC favorite, but the Patriots are a real threat I FIRST THINGS FIRST

While Chris Broussard admits Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are the rightful favorites in the AFC, he also admits that Mac Jones and the New England Patriots have a legitimate shot at making a Super Bowl appearance this year. Watch as he weighs the odds of a New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl.

Nick Wright: ‘Baker Mayfield is clearly injured, sitting him out shouldn’t be controversial’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Kevin Stefanski is sticking with Baker Mayfield at the starting quarterback position, despite clear indications that he is dealing with injury. Chris Broussard maintains that this is the right decision for the Cleveland Browns, but Nick Wright lays out why sitting Baker out isn’t controversial, it’s the right thing to do.

Nick Wright sees no scenario where Russell Wilson wants to return to Seattle next year I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright is weighing the odds of Russell Wilson returning to the Seattle Seahawks next year after such a disappointing season, and the odds aren’t looking good. Watch as he breaks down why he doesn’t think Russ is looking to come back to the Seahawks, and why the Seahawks may not even be devastated by the loss.

Nick Wright: The Rams are not good enough, and I don’t see that changing I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Rams suffer yet another loss after falling to the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard lay out why the Rams’ struggles are a Matt Stafford issue, and why the Rams are not as good as the other good teams in the NFL.