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ITL questions whether Nick Caley's grilling changed your confidence in the Texans' offense and whether the Chiefs are playing mind games after both teams' special-teams struggles. B Scott joins to react to TNF and shut down cold-weather excuses. We dig into Something, Nothing, or Everything? for Texans–Chiefs, hit Lunch-Time Confessions, and preview a big CFB weekend. Then we wrap with Texans Win Because, Texans Lose Because and a wild Figgy's Mixtape featuring stuffed-animal drama, a Vegas title game, and a shocking fan initiation story.

Nick Caley got put through the fire yesterday — but what kind of taste did it leave in your mouth about him, this offense, and how sustainable it all really is? Plus, the Texans aren't the only team with suddenly shaky special teams heading into Sunday. Are the Chiefs trying to get inside Houston's head for an edge? And for today's QOTD: What's a streak you're proud of?

Around the NFL, ITL and B Scott break down whether Thursday Night Football truly delivered as the game of the year and react to all the fallout. Then B Scott shares why he's not here for the cold-weather excuses surrounding the Texans. And as always, we hit What's Popping in sports and entertainment.

ITL breaks down Texans–Chiefs through the lens of Something, Nothing, or Everything? Then it's Lunch-Time Confessions, including talk of a new 30-minute delivery service popping up in Houston. We preview a loaded college football weekend presented by Wrangler, and the O.G.'s sappy CFB theme sets the tone for Don't Step In It Saturday.

ITL breaks down every path to a Texans win — and all the ways it could slip away — in this Chiefs edition of Texans Win Because, Texans Lose Because. Then Figgy's Mixtape covers stuffed-animal drama at Killen's, a championship game that went down in Vegas, and the wild story of a rapper stabbing a hardcore fan as part of an initiation.

Figgy's Mixtape covers stuffed-animal drama at Killen's, a championship game that went down in Vegas, and the wild story of a rapper stabbing a hardcore fan as part of an initiation.

Lunch-Time Confessions, including talk of a new 30-minute delivery service popping up in Houston.

ITL breaks down Texans–Chiefs through the lens of Something, Nothing, or Everything?

B Scott shares why he's not here for the cold-weather excuses surrounding the Texans.

Around the NFL, ITL and B Scott break down whether Thursday Night Football truly delivered as the game of the year and react to all the fallout.

QOTD: What's a streak you're proud of?

the Texans aren't the only team with suddenly shaky special teams heading into Sunday. Are the Chiefs trying to get inside Houston's head for an edge?

Nick Caley got put through the fire yesterday — but what kind of taste did it leave in your mouth about him, this offense, and how sustainable it all really is?

ITL dives into what kind of statement the Texans can make Sunday night in Kansas City and whether fixing just one offensive flaw could make them nearly unbeatable, plus the QOTD on who's always been misunderstood. Around the NFL covers Azeez Al-Shaair's Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination, Mark Andrews' new deal, and more before N.D. Kalu previews Texans–Chiefs. Nick Wright of FS1 returns to break down the matchup, followed by Lunch-Time Confessions, Justin Simmons chatter, and an OG Buy or Sell. And to close, DeMeco Ryans offers a fresh view on the Texans–Chiefs rivalry, and Figgy's Mixtape serves up everything from a drunk raccoon to a debate on whether men grow up after 40.

Sunday night in Kansas City feels like one of those true statement games — but which statement will matter most? Even if we already know what this Texans offense is and likely will be in 2025, could fixing just one thing make them borderline unbeatable? Plus, today's QOTD: Who's someone you've always thought was misunderstood?

Azeez Al-Shaair earns a nomination for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, Mark Andrews lands an extension in Baltimore, and more headlines from around the league. Plus, N.D. Kalu stops by for his weekly visit to break down Texans vs. Chiefs. What's Popping in the world of sports & entertainment.

Nick Wright of FS1 — and former In The Loop host — returns to break down Texans vs. Chiefs. Then ITL gets into Lunch-Time Confessions, Justin Simmons to Houston? Plus an OG round of Buy or Sell: Are you buying what the sports world is selling?

DeMeco Ryans shares a different perspective on the Texans–Chiefs rivalry — do you vibe with it? Then Figgy's Mixtape dives into a drunk raccoon passed out in a liquor store, the debate over whether men don't grow up until after 40, and plenty more.

Figgy's Mixtape dives into a drunk raccoon passed out in a liquor store, the debate over whether men don't grow up until after 40, and plenty more.

ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: Justin Simmons to Houston?

Nick Wright of FS1 — and former In The Loop host — returns to break down Texans vs. Chiefs.

N.D. Kalu stops by for his weekly visit to break down Texans vs. Chiefs.

Azeez Al-Shaair earns a nomination for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, Mark Andrews lands an extension in Baltimore, and more headlines from around the league.

QOTD: Who's someone you've always thought was misunderstood?

Even if we already know what this Texans offense is and likely will be in 2025, could fixing just one thing make them borderline unbeatable?

Sunday night in Kansas City feels like one of those true statement games — but which statement will matter most?

ITL digs into whether the Texans can win in more than one way offensively, then reacts to Chris Paul's exit from L.A. and the idea of a Rockets reunion, before shifting to a busy NFL slate with Deshaun Watson's practice window opening and rising noise around Mike Tomlin. The show also debates who deserves more credit for Houston's turnaround — DeMeco Ryans or Nick Caserio — mixed in with Lunch-Time Confessions and Judge John Lopez weighing in on Zion's future. And to close things out, ITL asks whether this is the Texans' best shot at a Super Bowl, followed by a wild Figgy's Mixtape featuring a Houston barbershop cockfighting ring and a chilling murder-trial search history read in court.

ITL digs into whether the Texans actually have multiple formulas to win on offense, then reacts to the end of Chris Paul's time in L.A. and whether a Houston reunion would make sense. And for the QOTD: Sports or not, what's something you'd love to go back to?

Around The NFL hits Deshaun Watson's practice window officially opening, the growing noise around Mike Tomlin, and more league notes. Plus, ESPN ranked the best players at 109 different skills — did any Texans make the cut? And as always, What's Popping in sports and entertainment.

ITL debates who's had the bigger hand in the Texans' turnaround — DeMeco Ryans or Nick Caserio. Lunch-Time Confessions roll in, including Lopez admitting Taylor Swift holds the top spot in his heart. And in Judge John Lopez's court, the question is simple: Are Zion's superstar days already done?

ITL breaks down whether this is truly the Texans' clearest path to a Super Bowl run. Then Figgy's Mixtape goes off the rails — from a Houston barbershop doubling as a cockfighting ring to an accused murderer's chilling search history read in court, and more.

Figgy's Mixtape goes off the rails — from a Houston barbershop doubling as a cockfighting ring to an accused murderer's chilling search history read in court, and more.

Lunch-Time Confessions roll in, including Lopez admitting Taylor Swift holds the top spot in his heart.

ITL debates who's had the bigger hand in the Texans' turnaround — DeMeco Ryans or Nick Caserio

Plus, ESPN ranked the best players at 109 different skills — did any Texans make the cut?

Around The NFL hits Deshaun Watson's practice window officially opening, the growing noise around Mike Tomlin, and more league notes.

QOTD: Sports or not, what's something you'd love to go back to?

Chris Paul's time in LA has come to an end. Would you be okay with bringing in CP3 to the Rockets?

ITL digs into whether the Texans actually have multiple formulas to win on offense

ITL breaks down whether the Texans' run game is good enough to win, reacts to the Rockets' loss to the Jazz and a sudden longing for Dillon Brooks, and debates which former Texan could return and push this team to a Super Bowl. Around the NFL, a rough MNF sparks questions about whether the Patriots are actually for real, plus CJ Stroud's convo on The Pat McAfee Show and What's Popping. DeMeco Ryans gives a progress report on Nick Caley before Lunch-Time Confessions delivers a “Damn Shame What They Did to That Dog,” and CFBOAT takes over Tuesday. ITL closes by examining which Texan not named C.J. Stroud holds the key to the stretch run, with Figgy's Mixtape diving into Black Friday chaos, a Waymo rolling through a police standoff, and more.

ITL digs into whether Houston's run game is actually solid enough to win games, reacts to the Rockets' loss to the Jazz (and why Dillon Brooks is suddenly missed), and tackles the QOTD: Which former Texan could return and push this team to a Super Bowl?

ITL breaks down a rough Monday Night Football game and wonders whether the Patriots might really be turning a corner. Plus, CJ Stroud joins The Pat McAfee Show to talk about his concussion, Davis Mills, and more. And as always, What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment rounds out the hour.