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Chris Russo goes after Stephen A. Smith over his ‘ridiculously stupid’ Chicago Bears take

Chris Russo has never been someone to hide his true feelings, and he let Stephen A. Smith know exactly how he felt about his latest…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:29 PM
Chris Russo goes after Stephen A. Smith over his ‘ridiculously stupid’ Chicago Bears take
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Russo criticized Stephen A. Smith on First Take for ranking the Chicago Bears as the NFL's top team.
  • Russo argued that the San Francisco 49ers deserved the top ranking due to a better record.
  • Stephen A. Smith defended his ranking by citing San Francisco's recent struggles, injuries, and a loss to Atlanta.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chris Russo criticized Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take over Smith's NFL power rankings, which placed the Chicago Bears at number one. Russo called the ranking "ridiculously stupid" and argued that the San Francisco 49ers should hold the top spot due to a better record, while also questioning why the Jacksonville Jaguars were excluded.

Smith defended his decision by highlighting San Francisco's previous loss to the Atlanta Falcons and pointing out the team's ongoing injury concerns. The debate followed Chicago's recent Monday Night Football victory over the Seattle Seahawks, a win that had also earned the Bears the top ranking from Tom Brady.

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