
Hour 2: How will Aaron Rodgers be Viewed if the Steelers Miss the Playoffs?
From First Take by ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
September 8, 2026 · 27 min
About this episode
The episode discusses NFL teams, Aaron Rodgers' legacy, and the Steelers' playoff prospects, along with updates on the SEC v LSU court case.
First Take Resumes as co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN, Chris Canty, gives his first top five NFL teams of the season. The Los Angeles Rams are not his number one team, should we pump the breaks a little on the Rams hype? Then the crew discuss Aaron Rodgers and what his last season could mean for his legacy. Does he have anything left to prove? How far can the Steelers really go? Next, there's an update in the SEC v LSU court case. Will this battle linger on all season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
Guest: Chris Canty
Topics covered
- NFL teams
- Aaron Rodgers legacy
- Steelers playoff chances
- SEC court case
- Los Angeles Rams hype
Keywords
- Aaron Rodgers
- Steelers
- NFL
- Los Angeles Rams
- SEC
- LSU
- playoffs
- Chris Canty
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Organizations: ESPN, SEC, LSU
Places: Los Angeles Rams
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