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ITL debates whether the Texans can lean on the run game against the Patriots, with Reggie making the case that Houston could find real success on the ground.

Around The NFL dives into the latest movement on the coaching carousel, including buzz surrounding Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke and other league-wide changes.

QOTD: What advice would you give C.J. Stroud right now?

Are the Rockets dealing with a true crisis of identity as they try to figure out who they are and how they want to play?

It's not a rivalry until one team can actually stop losing — so are we on the brink of making Patriots–Texans a real thing? ITL debates whether Houston has finally flipped the dynamic or if it's still too early to call it a rivalry.

The Texans' defense dominates the Steelers in their Monday Night Wild Card win, and Lopez believes this team may have a real chance to do something special, while Reggie makes the case that it was also one of the most encouraging offensive performances Houston has had given the stage and opponent, capped by a QOTD asking what's as satisfying as sunsetting Aaron Rodgers. Around The NFL then dives into whether we may have seen Aaron Rodgers play his final game, asks if Mike Tomlin should have been on the hot seat, and takes a closer look at C.J. Stroud, who at times appeared nervous, frustrated, and out of sorts, before wrapping with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. John Lopez follows with his OG Passing Thoughts after the Texans' playoff win, breaking down what stood out most and what it could mean going forward, while Lunch-Time Confessions wonders if it's too early to think about a Texans Super Bowl opponent and debates who was the best Texan on the field. The show wraps by asking just how far this dominant Texans defense can carry the team regardless of what the offense does, reacting to Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers head coach, and closing with Figgy's Mixtape covering pop culture moments turning 20 this year, a potential new name for “Karen,” and more off-the-wall stories.

The Texans defense dominates the Steelers in their Monday Night Wild Card matchup, and Lopez believes this team might have the chance to do something truly special. But it wasn't just about the defense — Reggie makes the case that this was one of the most encouraging offensive performances the Texans have put together, especially considering the stage and opponent. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's something that's as satisfying as sunsetting Aaron Rodgers?

Around The NFL dives into the possibility that we may have seen Aaron Rodgers play his final game, plus asks the uncomfortable question: should Mike Tomlin actually be on the hot seat? Closer to home, ITL takes a deeper look at C.J. Stroud, who at times appeared nervous, out of sorts, frustrated, and confused — and debates what's really going on and how concerning it should be. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

John Lopez delivers his OG Passing Thoughts following the Texans' Wild Card win over the Steelers, breaking down what stood out most and what it could mean going forward. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions asks if it's too early to start thinking about a potential Texans Super Bowl opponent, before the hour wraps with who was the best Texan last night?

Just how dominant is this Texans defense right now, and how far can it carry this team regardless of what C.J. Stroud and the offense do? ITL debates whether the defense has reached a level where it can dictate postseason success on its own. Plus, major NFL news as Mike Tomlin steps down as head coach of the Steelers. The hour wraps with Figgy's Mixtape, diving into pop culture moments turning 20 this year, a potential new name to replace “Karen,” and more off-the-wall stories.

Figgy's Mixtape, diving into pop culture moments turning 20 this year, a potential new name to replace “Karen,” and more off-the-wall stories.

Lunch-Time Confessions asks if it's too early to start thinking about a potential Texans Super Bowl opponent

John Lopez delivers his OG Passing Thoughts following the Texans' Wild Card win over the Steelers, breaking down what stood out most and what it could mean going forward.

ITL takes a deeper look at C.J. Stroud, who at times appeared nervous, out of sorts, frustrated, and confused — and debates what's really going on and how concerning it should be.

Around The NFL dives into the possibility that we may have seen Aaron Rodgers play his final game, plus asks the uncomfortable question: should Mike Tomlin actually be on the hot seat?

QOTD: What's something that's as satisfying as sunsetting Aaron Rodgers?

Reggie makes the case that this was one of the most encouraging offensive performances the Texans have put together, especially considering the stage and opponent.

The Texans defense dominates the Steelers in their Monday Night Wild Card matchup, and Lopez believes this team might have the chance to do something truly special.

Nearly every playoff game this weekend shared something in common, and ITL breaks down what that trend makes clear about what must happen tonight if the Texans want their season to continue. The crew reacts to what Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke had to say ahead of the Monday Night Wild Card matchup against the Steelers and asks what will actually matter once the lights come on, before posing the QOTD: what do you want to see tonight — and what do you fear you'll see? Around The NFL follows with reactions to a Texans roster move and the chaos of Wild Card Weekend, along with a breakdown of what offensive coordinator Nick Caley said to the media and what it could mean going forward, plus What's Popping in sports and entertainment. With kickoff approaching, ITL leans into the moment by tackling the biggest questions the Texans must answer tonight, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions as we bring some journalism 101 from Lopez, and hands out Winners and Losers of the Weekend. The show wraps with Texans Win Because, Texans Lose Because — Wildcard Edition — laying out the clearest paths to victory or defeat, before Figgy's Mixtape closes things out with stories ranging from a Waymo car driving on railroad tracks to a Houston radio legend inspiring a Destiny's Child song and more wild moments from around the culture.

Nearly every playoff game this weekend shared something in common — and ITL breaks down what that trend tells us about exactly what must happen tonight if the Texans want their season to continue. Plus, the crew reacts to what the Texans' DC Matt Burke had to say ahead of the Monday Night Wild Card matchup against the Steelers and what actually matters once the lights come on. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What do you want to see tonight — and what do you fear you'll see?

Around The NFL recaps the wild weekend of playoff action and reacts to the Texans making a roster move as the postseason unfolds. Plus, Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley spoke to the media on Friday, and ITL breaks down what he had to say and what it could mean moving forward. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

Alright, here we go — the Texans were built for this, literally. ITL zeroes in on the biggest questions that must be answered tonight if Houston wants to keep its postseason run alive and prove this team is ready for the moment. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions brings some journalism 101 from Lopez, and the hour wraps with Winners & Losers of the Weekend.

ITL plays Texans Win Because, Texans Lose Because — Wildcard Edition — breaking down the biggest reasons Houston can advance or see its season come to an end tonight. From matchups to moments that will decide the game, the crew lays it all out. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape delivers chaos with stories including a Waymo car driving on railroad tracks, a Houston radio legend inspiring a Destiny's Child song, and more wild moments from around the culture.

Figgy's Mixtape delivers chaos with stories including a Waymo car driving on railroad tracks, a Houston radio legend inspiring a Destiny's Child song, and more wild moments from around the culture.

Lunch-Time Confessions brings some journalism 101 from Lopez

Alright, here we go — the Texans were built for this, literally. ITL zeroes in on the biggest questions that must be answered tonight if Houston wants to keep its postseason run alive and prove this team is ready for the moment.

Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley spoke to the media on Friday, and ITL breaks down what he had to say and what it could mean moving forward.

Around The NFL recaps the wild weekend of playoff action and reacts to the Texans making a roster move as the postseason unfolds.

QOTD: What do you want to see tonight — and what do you fear you'll see?

The crew reacts to what the Texans' DC Matt Burke had to say ahead of the Monday Night Wild Card matchup against the Steelers and what actually matters once the lights come on.

Nearly every playoff game this weekend shared something in common — and ITL breaks down what that trend tells us about exactly what must happen tonight if the Texans want their season to continue.

ITL opens with a Texans vibe check, gauging how everyone is really feeling about Houston heading into the weekend, before breaking down what stood out in Miami vs. Ole Miss and wrapping the hour with a QOTD about projects you'll probably never get around to finishing. Around The NFL with B Scott follows, reacting to a former Ravens offensive coordinator speaking out, Colts GM Chris Ballard's comments on Daniel Jones, and a full NFL Wild Card Weekend preview, before B Scott shares his thoughts on Texans vs. Steelers and the hour closes with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. The debate then turns to the quarterback matchup in Texans vs. Steelers, as ITL weighs who has the edge between C.J. Stroud and Aaron Rodgers, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions with a Many Men: Country Edition twist, and wraps with the College Football Theme of the Week. The show finishes by digging into what it will actually take to stop the Texans offense from being so streaky, questioning whether it's play-calling, execution, or situational football, before Figgy's Mixtape closes things out with the top analog trends heading into 2026, a wild restaurant lawsuit involving a cheating husband, and more off-the-wall stories.

Time for a Texans vibe check — how are you really feeling about Houston heading into the weekend? ITL gauges the mood and expectations as the stakes rise. Plus, Miami vs. Ole Miss delivered last night, and the crew breaks down what stood out and what it means moving forward. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's a project you know you'll probably never get around to finishing?

Around The NFL with B Scott runs through the latest headlines, including a former Ravens offensive coordinator speaking out and Colts GM Chris Ballard weighing in on Daniel Jones. The crew also previews NFL Wild Card Weekend before B Scott shares his thoughts on Texans vs. Steelers in the postseason. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

Who has the edge at quarterback in Texans vs. Steelers — C.J. Stroud or Aaron Rodgers? ITL debates what actually matters in this matchup, from current form to situational football and supporting casts. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions goes Many Men: Country Edition, and the hour wraps with the College Football Theme of the Week.

What does it actually take to stop the Texans offense from being so streaky? ITL digs into whether the inconsistency is about play-calling, execution, personnel, or situational football — and what needs to change for sustained success. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape dives into the Top 10 analog trends heading into 2026, a wild story involving a cheating husband suing a restaurant, and more off-the-wall topics to close out the hour.

Figgy's Mixtape dives into the Top 10 analog trends heading into 2026, a wild story involving a cheating husband suing a restaurant, and more off-the-wall topics to close out the hour.

Lunch-Time Confessions goes Many Men: Country Edition

Who has the edge at quarterback in Texans vs. Steelers — C.J. Stroud or Aaron Rodgers? ITL debates what actually matters in this matchup, from current form to situational football and supporting casts.

Around The NFL with B Scott runs through the latest headlines, including a former Ravens offensive coordinator speaking out and Colts GM Chris Ballard weighing in on Daniel Jones.

Miami vs. Ole Miss delivered last night, and the crew breaks down what stood out and what it means moving forward.

QOTD: What's a project you know you'll probably never get around to finishing?