It matters to Lamar’s legacy lol. If he wins this game and they get home field advantage again in the playoffs and lose to them again, it will follow his legacy like Peyton Manning in the playoffs until he beat Brady and won a SB
Lamar two minute drill is still ehhhh. Baltimore needs to prove they can control the clock and keep Mahomes off the field. Kansas City needs to slow down the blitz in the first half and keep the defense on the field for the entire first half.
he usually says the names of the roster and throws some stats then fills in the blanks to back what ever point he makes, however its summer and im assuming its difficult to come up with new stuff when not much is going on
It’s important for Lamar and the Ravens to beat the Chiefs because it’s the first game of the season and every team wants to win. ESPN needs to stop with this narrative that this game will make or break Lamar
Every Ravens fan I've spoken is getting Lamar'd out. If they have a bad season or don't get far in the playoffs, don't be surprised if they draft Quinn Ewers out of Texas. Their GM really likes the way he plays quarterback.
@@InfiniteCoreXDit means something in terms of getting off to a good start and seeding in the playoffs but that’s it . ESPN acting like this is the AFC championship already
@Kendrick-vd7el I just don't think anything Lamar does in the Regular Season is gonna prove anything. He's already got 2 MVPs. It's what he does in January imo
@@justincasillas8728 she literally talked about what they were talking about. you're clearly rage baiting stay lonely "all girls are the same" weirdo 🤓
Evan Engram, David Njoku, Trey McBride, Jake Ferguson, Cole Kemet, Dalton Schultz, Dalton Kincaid, Kyle Pitts, Tyler Conklin, Jonnu Smith, & Dallas Goedert all had better seasons last year than Likely. Likely a dawg but he still got growing to do he’ll be top 10 one day tho
Hasn’t this been the topic all week but just formatted differently over and over? Loll. Can’t tell me Lamar isn’t a difference maker when he’s always the topic of discussion.
Yoooooo when SAS said he could beat Dan because he walked out the back of the end zone Dan scratched his face... He couldn't do it on camera but I know for sure that he gave him the middle finger 🤣. Smooth move D.O.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are gonna use the power running game to put the Chiefs and the Swifties into submission. Expect the Ravens to rack up 300 plus rushing yards for a dominating win.
I find it laughable how many people say Lamar is equal to Mahomes. In the AFC championship game, the Ravens did exactly what you would want to do with an elite star QB, which is to put the ball in their hands as much as possible. And when they did, Lamar played his worst game of the season. Case closed. Mahomes shouldered his team to a win and Lamar played poorly and produced 10 total points. We can say all we want about “the Ravens should’ve run the ball more”, but all that means is that Lamar isn’t good enough to win the biggest games when it sits on his shoulders. Mahomes has won games his whole career by being the guy who made the needed play in the biggest moments, sometimes by throwing and sometimes by running
“Best qbr against Lamar Jackson “…. I hate when these talking heads say that type of bs . No , it’s more like best qbr against the Baltimore ravens or the Baltimore defense is more accurate .
bro it is week one what does it matter? they’re trying to extend the season even more with another game just so everyone can get involved somehow when the garbage teams will become even worse. Lamar gotta beat Patrick in the playoffs. this game is just a regular season game that both teams have to look good in
It can matter later in the year for seeding purposes if they both have the same record, this game definitely matters more than the lions chiefs opener last year
When former football players come on this show, they should stress the team aspect of the game and stop catering to Smith and talk only about the quarterbacks.
Meaningless unless it’s during playoffs when it matters. Jackson had beat Mahomes in the regular season already. Mahomes has no good rivals which is why the chips ring hollow.
@@AzulApebc they can’t get past Mahomes. Same reason why them 90s ballers couldn’t get no ring, bc Jordan was in the way. They only won when he left for those 2 years.
Some people don't get it!!! When these sports talk shows/debate are done, they run out of content so a lot of it is just filling air time, so yes they are gonna talk about the same stuff especially sine the actual games don't start until tonight, after Sunday they will come up with more stuff!!
They are literally having the same conversation, Lamar already threw for over 400 yards in a playoff game lost and yall still don’t put respect on his name so what would the win or loss do? He’s still the second best player in the league
Mahomes beat Lamar when it mattered most on the ROAD! Buffalo cried for a home game, lost. Baltimore got a home conference championship game, choked. Lamar beating Mahomes is NOTHING! A statement, yes! but as a SB threat, NOPE!
I definitely believe week 1 should be in “Lamar’s” head a must win. Not “Baltimore” per say. Man, he’s a competitor, he definitely wants to beat him. Dude beat him a couple times. He’s an MVP. But that’s not something he needs to say to people. Psychologically, he needs to. Ain’t nothing wrong that either. That’s how it should be. People tripping.
If Kansas City went into any game let alone an AFC championship game and ran the ball 96% of the time and passed it 4% of the time like the Ravens run pass ratio was in that game then maybe everybody would understand why Todd monken should be fired
Did everyone forget how Lamar said that the Chiefs are his Kryptonite? It is great guy you'll say he is and he speaks the truth, then we know how he feels.
It’s only the first game of a 18 week marathon of a season You can’t even evaluate teams even after Week 6 - let’s calm it down a bit as Mad Dog would say
It’s Game 1 I promise you both QB are not worry about the first 5 weeks of football. It’s about the play offs. It’s about how we end the season not how we start it. Let’s go chiefs
Lamar Jackson enters the 2024 NFL season under arguably more pressure than any other quarterback. While Dak Prescott, Joe Burrow, and Josh Allen have a lot to prove, Jackson’s challenge is unique. Despite winning an MVP and regularly putting up impressive numbers, his postseason performance-especially in comparison to Patrick Mahomes-continues to raise doubts. Now, with his record-setting $260 million contract extension and a well-rounded team, Jackson has no excuses. The Ravens have upgraded their offense, adding weapons like rookie Zay Flowers and new additions in the wide receiver corps. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken has revamped the playbook, allowing Jackson to show growth as a passer while maintaining his rushing threat. With career highs in passing attempts, completion percentage, and passing yards, this is his best opportunity to lead the Ravens deep into the playoffs and challenge for a Super Bowl. Jackson needs to step out of Mahomes’ shadow this year. If he fails to deliver a Super Bowl, his regular-season success and MVP accolades may not be enough to secure his place among the NFL’s elite. This season is critical in defining his legacy and solidifying his claim as one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
Against the ravens defense, Patrick had the best QBR. It’s so crazy how we can dismiss a defense like it’s just two QBs out there. It’s chiefs vs the ravens. Not mahomes vs Lamar…
Yea it’s week 1 the media will say that but it’s different for them and if they feel like they can beat them and do they gone feel like they can beat everybody in the league
Todd Monken and The Ravens offense needs to leave this game with Spags stressed out. The Win or Loss isn’t that big of deal. It’s about then finding ways to counter what Spags defense throws at them. They have sledge had a match up problem with the Chiefs defense regardless of when they play them.
This game is important not because of some psychological mumbo jumbo bs. It’s important because the ravens are in possibly the toughest division in the nfl and it’s going to be a fight for the entire season to win the division let alone win the division 6:38
his only win against Mahomes (in 2021) was a fluke anyways. The Chiefs were well within field goal range with less than 2 minutes left and Clyde fumbled and gave the game away. Mahomes was 24/31 for 343, 11.1 avg, 3 TD 1INT with a 131.5 rating. *Edit: Lamar threw into the end zone in triple coverage in that game as well.
If Lamar wins today but loses to KC in the playoffs then it doesn’t matter
Which mean this game don't matter
It matters to Lamar’s legacy lol. If he wins this game and they get home field advantage again in the playoffs and lose to them again, it will follow his legacy like Peyton Manning in the playoffs until he beat Brady and won a SB
Can't spell Lamar without an L.
Lamar two minute drill is still ehhhh. Baltimore needs to prove they can control the clock and keep Mahomes off the field. Kansas City needs to slow down the blitz in the first half and keep the defense on the field for the entire first half.
@Kxji you lame for that...
Molly in love with Dan 😂
Panties all wet 😂😂😂
😂 that red dress got her acting different
UConn
Another annoying segment from Molly 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
They need to get her off this show so bad
Nah she has improved a lot and added to this debate. Old Molly would just try to insert her own take lol
Stephen A saying the same thing every week bout Lamar
Isn’t that a good thing that he’s not going back and forth?
@@CuatroCinc0say something new at least
Bruh, then he starts shouting, 🙄.
he usually says the names of the roster and throws some stats then fills in the blanks to back what ever point he makes, however its summer and im assuming its difficult to come up with new stuff when not much is going on
He treats Lamar better than Dak. They have pretty much identical playoff records
Bruh I saw this same question get ask a million different ways u a week 😂😂
Shidd this for years they ask the same questions jus differentiate the words lol
Thank you!!!
It’s important for Lamar and the Ravens to beat the Chiefs because it’s the first game of the season and every team wants to win. ESPN needs to stop with this narrative that this game will make or break Lamar
First game means nothing. They win or lose it comes down to playoffs.
Every Ravens fan I've spoken is getting Lamar'd out.
If they have a bad season or don't get far in the playoffs, don't be surprised if they draft Quinn Ewers out of Texas. Their GM really likes the way he plays quarterback.
@@InfiniteCoreXDit means something in terms of getting off to a good start and seeding in the playoffs but that’s it . ESPN acting like this is the AFC championship already
I agree even if Lamar wins, not really makes a difference so why the opposite?
@@RobbieStacks90 you must be talking to some high ravens fans, tell em stay off that 💩.
I’m constantly yelllng at Molly telling her no one cares. I’m sorry Molly 😂😂😂
Same
@@gregh77 that shyt irritates me so bad when she jumps in the middle of a good debate
She shoulda got fired w everyone else
I'm not sorry....NO ONE CARES!!!!!!
It's week 1 and Stephen A. acting like it's the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl. Lol
They only play once in the reg season
@Kendrick-vd7el I just don't think anything Lamar does in the Regular Season is gonna prove anything. He's already got 2 MVPs. It's what he does in January imo
Molly has the charisma of a brick wall.
Lmaoooo😂
Molly's the queen of talking over pe
She’s the mediator it’s literally her job to talk over them
@@marshlldavis51 not when it's off topic and just for her to talk... her job is to let these dudes debate and stay on topic.. and wash dishes
@@justincasillas8728 she literally talked about what they were talking about. you're clearly rage baiting stay lonely "all girls are the same" weirdo 🤓
@@marshlldavis51 hes a lonely 12 year old his love life is pitful ignore me trust
ESPN: Nothing Lamar does in the regular season matters, only the playoffs.
Also ESPN: This first game of the season is the most important game ever
Go get a dictionary and look up the word “Hyperbole”. Doesn’t seem like you actually know what that word means.
@@nikeguy2 great point if hadnt said this for the last 2-3 years
@@tbrooks. You just made that up, champ.
@@nikeguy2 made what up?
5:30 SHOTS FIRED!! 🤣😂🤣
Molly really asked if the Ravens should have went with a TE instead when they have a top 3 TE already lmao
Lol yep. And a 2nd TE who is probably top 10 maybe 5
@@RyuujinLetum likely not top 10 . Not even close
@@ShinefortheCam lol what? Name me better TEs not named Andrews, Kelce, Kittle, or Hockenson
Evan Engram, David Njoku, Trey McBride, Jake Ferguson, Cole Kemet, Dalton Schultz, Dalton Kincaid, Kyle Pitts, Tyler Conklin, Jonnu Smith, & Dallas Goedert all had better seasons last year than Likely. Likely a dawg but he still got growing to do he’ll be top 10 one day tho
@@julius.shambles7half of them ain’t better you just name who you know 😂
Hasn’t this been the topic all week but just formatted differently over and over? Loll. Can’t tell me Lamar isn’t a difference maker when he’s always the topic of discussion.
welcome to first take lmao
@@phatsurtain 😭
Right?! 💜
Yeah but Lebron is still the second greatest all time.
@@MichaelJohnson-ss7qf he'll nah
Give Orlovsky his own show.
X's and Orlovsky's... Orlovsky's X's and O's... something along those lines.
They don't give good talent the opportunity
Dan my favorite
@@michaelkennedy9168
no
X’s and Orlovsky’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Week 1 is the most important game of the season😂
Of the regular season
😊
Could be a tie breaker game if both teams end up with the same record
it’s really a physiological thing
McCourty is a great analyst. Good pick up
Mahomes owns Lamar lol
@@suv3534 Mahomes runs the entire NFL
@@KingPolo985 Factss
Dan should of took max spot 😂
he can’t talk hoops
@@mccainbros7745he can learn lol
Yoooooo when SAS said he could beat Dan because he walked out the back of the end zone Dan scratched his face... He couldn't do it on camera but I know for sure that he gave him the middle finger 🤣. Smooth move D.O.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are gonna use the power running game to put the Chiefs and the Swifties into submission. Expect the Ravens to rack up 300 plus rushing yards for a dominating win.
Wake tf up an get off madden 😂
Lmao😂😂😂
What happened you clown?
John Harbaugh needs to find a way to beat Andy Reid. For certain.
I find it laughable how many people say Lamar is equal to Mahomes. In the AFC championship game, the Ravens did exactly what you would want to do with an elite star QB, which is to put the ball in their hands as much as possible. And when they did, Lamar played his worst game of the season. Case closed. Mahomes shouldered his team to a win and Lamar played poorly and produced 10 total points. We can say all we want about “the Ravens should’ve run the ball more”, but all that means is that Lamar isn’t good enough to win the biggest games when it sits on his shoulders. Mahomes has won games his whole career by being the guy who made the needed play in the biggest moments, sometimes by throwing and sometimes by running
Molly doubles with not just her immature interruption but the tone of her voice is not fit for tv it cuts through so powerfully
Facts!
@@DontPlaaayyy jjba is mid
nope
Give Dan his own show. He makes some really good takes no lie!
He doesn’t
@@losjay940he does
@@missaelm6764 name the good takes ….🤔
"you forgot to run the ball in the AFC championship game" 😂
Not sure why ESPN has an analyst who is so prejudicial.
“Best qbr against Lamar Jackson “…. I hate when these talking heads say that type of bs . No , it’s more like best qbr against the Baltimore ravens or the Baltimore defense is more accurate .
Football Season is here Ladies n Gents!! lets goooo 🏈 🔥
bro it is week one what does it matter? they’re trying to extend the season even more with another game just so everyone can get involved somehow when the garbage teams will become even worse. Lamar gotta beat Patrick in the playoffs. this game is just a regular season game that both teams have to look good in
It can matter later in the year for seeding purposes if they both have the same record, this game definitely matters more than the lions chiefs opener last year
Molly talk more than Stephen A
ok? ur broke
🤔 Say Steven A Smith got one of those little fades that look like he wakes up in the morning and put his fade on 😤🤣🤣🤣🤣✊
To Be the Man You Gotta Beat The Man
One of the reasons I do not despise superstars athletes is the fact that I do not have to deal with my name being in Stephen A Smith’s mouth 💯💯💯
Molly is not aging gracefully at all. Those duck lips are nowhere near "Hot" either.
She's been overrated look wise since she was on NFL Network.
@@Kamisama23 at least she got Jalen's money before she hags out, LOL.
Ravens for the underdog W
When former football players come on this show, they should stress the team aspect of the game and stop catering to Smith and talk only about the quarterbacks.
ESPN GET RID OF THAT NON FACTOR MOLLY
beg
I am just content that the NFL is back.
Is it me or Molly is ducking facing everytime?
yeah she do it every episode
Derrick Henry is like buying a car with 300k on it and expecting it not to break down
He has to beat Mahomes in the playoff, in Baltimore for starters. Something he will NEVER do. Mahomes is just better than him.
Lamar needs to AT least make it to a bowl. As of now he has an interesting legacy. Stopping Mahomes 3 peat in the playoffs would boost it a bit
I think the chiefs r gunna win 27-20 with Lamar puttin up 122 yards rushing
Meaningless unless it’s during playoffs when it matters. Jackson had beat Mahomes in the regular season already. Mahomes has no good rivals which is why the chips ring hollow.
No “good “ rivals?
@@1800blocksnipe name them, Burrow? Jackson? Allen? Hurts? Zero rings between the four of them.
@@AzulApebc they can’t get past Mahomes. Same reason why them 90s ballers couldn’t get no ring, bc Jordan was in the way. They only won when he left for those 2 years.
@@AzulApedidn’t burrow beat Mahomes in the playoffs
@@paiid.aj313an lost the Super Bowl than mahomes beat burrow an won another ring see the difference ?
"i would whoop Stephen A one on one at the playground" 😂
Good Rephrase Molly!!
That was good moderation Stephen wasn’t explaining his take in a way the guest understood and Molly landed it
LAMAR JACKSON SHOULD BECOME A RB NOT A QB
Some people don't get it!!! When these sports talk shows/debate are done, they run out of content so a lot of it is just filling air time, so yes they are gonna talk about the same stuff especially sine the actual games don't start until tonight, after Sunday they will come up with more stuff!!
I love First Take!!! Its important for my Homeboy and the Ravens to win the game tonight!
Adding Jason .. first take has all the key people that they need. How’s anyone gonna top this show
I love how these actual NFL players get into the analysts room and correct Stephen A Smith like he should be corrected
They are literally having the same conversation, Lamar already threw for over 400 yards in a playoff game lost and yall still don’t put respect on his name so what would the win or loss do? He’s still the second best player in the league
y’all didnt discuss Taylor Swift at all, the obvious x-factor to this game
Head over to Entertainment Tonight if that is the content you crave.
See, people act like it's the NFL that makes Taylor inescapable but it's yall. Yall bring her up every chance yall get.
Lol
They use her to take our Superbowl
Taylor is a bop
This game is as important as their end of the season records makes it
Mahomes beat Lamar when it mattered most on the ROAD! Buffalo cried for a home game, lost. Baltimore got a home conference championship game, choked. Lamar beating Mahomes is NOTHING! A statement, yes! but as a SB threat, NOPE!
Maybe you right
A team that was in the conference championship game not a threat, interesting lol
@@1800blocksnipethat chokes every year interesting
@@mike-vc1qm I’m talking about being a Super Bowl threat and you talking about some “choking” . Gtf on man 🤣
12:18 derrick Henry run like tyreek Hill 😂 Stephen A trippin
1:13 he got so happy here lol
Jason McCourty is a W for espn! Dude is a great analyst 🙌🏼
Molly ruins the show once again as usual
Dan is a former QB but talks the game like a casual. It's so CRAZY
I definitely believe week 1 should be in “Lamar’s” head a must win. Not “Baltimore” per say. Man, he’s a competitor, he definitely wants to beat him. Dude beat him a couple times. He’s an MVP. But that’s not something he needs to say to people. Psychologically, he needs to. Ain’t nothing wrong that either. That’s how it should be. People tripping.
We have to have a good ground attack and get the tight ends involved early, Mark Andrews has to be a huge factor and show up Travis Kelce
If Kansas City went into any game let alone an AFC championship game and ran the ball 96% of the time and passed it 4% of the time like the Ravens run pass ratio was in that game then maybe everybody would understand why Todd monken should be fired
Let's not forget When the Ravens I think was 14-2 or 15-1 had a bye and got Stomp by the Titans he never been the same in the playoffs since
Shots fired Stephen A 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Did everyone forget how Lamar said that the Chiefs are his Kryptonite? It is great guy you'll say he is and he speaks the truth, then we know how he feels.
Bro it’s week 1… it’s not a big deal at all for either team. KC lost the first game of the year last year and went on to win the SB.
This game means nothing.. if they meet in the playoffs that’s when it matters
It’s only the first game of a 18 week marathon of a season
You can’t even evaluate teams even after Week 6 - let’s calm it down a bit as Mad Dog would say
It's not that important... it's week 1.
Jason looks like a good fit. Excited to see him on the show some more
Chiefs 27 Ravens 10
Will be back to this comment after the game
@@HushMoneyLos Yes we will....
THANKS. We got it the first 50 times you said it yesterday.
It’s Game 1 I promise you both QB are not worry about the first 5 weeks of football. It’s about the play offs. It’s about how we end the season not how we start it.
Let’s go chiefs
Its just week 1... its 100% fine for Lamar to lose. Ravens has a good team this year so they can target super bowl eventually
It's all about playoff seating. Not that I'm worried to play on road
Didnt he just say it was more important for Aaron Rodgers to beat Mahomes now Lamar...
This go be a showdown between these 2 QB's one from the hood and one from the Suburbs
Lamar Jackson enters the 2024 NFL season under arguably more pressure than any other quarterback. While Dak Prescott, Joe Burrow, and Josh Allen have a lot to prove, Jackson’s challenge is unique. Despite winning an MVP and regularly putting up impressive numbers, his postseason performance-especially in comparison to Patrick Mahomes-continues to raise doubts.
Now, with his record-setting $260 million contract extension and a well-rounded team, Jackson has no excuses. The Ravens have upgraded their offense, adding weapons like rookie Zay Flowers and new additions in the wide receiver corps. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken has revamped the playbook, allowing Jackson to show growth as a passer while maintaining his rushing threat. With career highs in passing attempts, completion percentage, and passing yards, this is his best opportunity to lead the Ravens deep into the playoffs and challenge for a Super Bowl.
Jackson needs to step out of Mahomes’ shadow this year. If he fails to deliver a Super Bowl, his regular-season success and MVP accolades may not be enough to secure his place among the NFL’s elite. This season is critical in defining his legacy and solidifying his claim as one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
wow they really have no money at ESPN, just gonna bring a bunch of randos on 1 year deals from now on lol
Against the ravens defense, Patrick had the best QBR. It’s so crazy how we can dismiss a defense like it’s just two QBs out there. It’s chiefs vs the ravens. Not mahomes vs Lamar…
he ain't beating mahomes. save yourself the energy and move on!
Baltimore pulls the upset
😂
Stephen needs to stop Lamar glazing before he pops his ankle 😂
ESPN tries to hard to force friendly banter. Sheesh!
3 PEAT UNDEFEATED SEASON
That's my wish and totally doable. Pretty sure that's Mahomes' goal, too!
😂🤣😂
ACTION😈JACKSON💜🙏🏻
Winning 🙌🏻
This Year hopefully🤞🏻🥹
Vs Chiefs
In Playoffs🏈🙏🏻
Molly sounds like she doesn’t even watch football. Just reads the stats and watches the highlights
People missing the point it’s not important for a legacy of Lamar or anything it’s important for they confidence going into this season
Yea it’s week 1 the media will say that but it’s different for them and if they feel like they can beat them and do they gone feel like they can beat everybody in the league
Todd Monken and The Ravens offense needs to leave this game with Spags stressed out. The Win or Loss isn’t that big of deal. It’s about then finding ways to counter what Spags defense throws at them. They have sledge had a match up problem with the Chiefs defense regardless of when they play them.
That's Shannon's replacement
Molly has masculine alpha energy
Came straight to the comments to see if Mollys is getting blasted before I decided not to watch it
This game is bigger than everyone is making it. This game can be a reason one team get home field and the other don’t this game is for a tie breaker
Dan is clean for sure with the suit
KC coasts in the regular season. They will lose to the Ravens and Dolphins in the regular season and then win the Super Bowl.
This game is important not because of some psychological mumbo jumbo bs. It’s important because the ravens are in possibly the toughest division in the nfl and it’s going to be a fight for the entire season to win the division let alone win the division 6:38
Aged like milk
his only win against Mahomes (in 2021) was a fluke anyways. The Chiefs were well within field goal range with less than 2 minutes left and Clyde fumbled and gave the game away. Mahomes was 24/31 for 343, 11.1 avg, 3 TD 1INT with a 131.5 rating. *Edit: Lamar threw into the end zone in triple coverage in that game as well.
Molly is getting old! Get rid of her.
A lot of Ravens fans in here crying and coping even before the game started lol. Trash as always
This question legit opened the show all week, espn really cooked now