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Hour 1: How Soon will we see Mendoza in a Regular Season Game?

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First Take begins with Fernando Mendoza's poor pre-season performance. Does this change our view on Mendoza? How long will the Raiders start Kirk Cousins?

Then a deep dive into UNC's schedule. How many wins is realistic for them this year? Will it be enough for Bill Belichick to keep his job?

Next the crew discusses which offenses are harder to defend: AFC or NFC.
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"Hour 1: How Soon will we see Mendoza in a Regular Season Game?" is an episode of First Take. Runtime 50 min. Published August 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: August 28, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 50 min.
What podcast is this from?: First Take. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: First Take covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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FMFernando Mendoza KCKirk Cousins LVLas Vegas Raiders NCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

Episode Notes

First Take begins with Fernando Mendoza's poor pre-season performance. Does this change our view on Mendoza? How long will the Raiders start Kirk Cousins?

Then a deep dive into UNC's schedule. How many wins is realistic for them this year? Will it be enough for Bill Belichick to keep his job?

Next the crew discusses which offenses are harder to defend: AFC or NFC.
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Hour 2: What Do You Need to See From Arch Manning this Season?

Yesterday50:30

Related Podcasts

Pardon My Take

Barstool Sports

General Sports

Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast

Fantasy Football

General Sports

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer

General Sports

The Dan Le Batard Show

Dan Le Batard

General Sports

DOUBLE COVERAGE PODCAST

Mystic Zach

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of First Take?

"Hour 1: How Soon will we see Mendoza in a Regular Season Game?" is an episode of First Take. Runtime 50 min. Published August 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the First Take page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. First Take ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 28, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 50 min.
What podcast is this from?: First Take. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: First Take covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.