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Have the Texans truly become a clutch team, or are a few late-game moments being overblown? ITL debates what “clutch” really means and whether Houston has earned that label, plus reacts to Texans GM Nick Caserio's comments on P&P regarding Jawhar Jordan's performance and development. Around The NFL brings breaking news as the Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for former Texas QB Quinn Ewers, Jayden Daniels is ruled out for the season, and other league-wide headlines unfold, while the crew also reacts to the NBA's 2-Minute Report on the Rockets–Nuggets game and what it confirms — and doesn't. The show keeps things fun with a round of “Would You Rather,” debating playoff paths, roster choices like a fully healthy Nick Chubb versus Woody Marks, and more, before Judge John Lopez weighs in on whether the Texans are truly the second-best team in the AFC. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions delivers laughs, Figgy's Mixtape dives into holiday chaos with the Top 10 Worst Christmas Movies per Rotten Tomatoes, a redneck Christmas parade, and more wild stories, and the day wraps with today's QOTD: What are the most contrived sporting events — sports or otherwise?

Have the Texans officially become a clutch team, or are we reading too much into a few late-game moments? ITL debates what “clutch” really means and whether Houston has earned that label. Plus, Texans GM Nick Caserio joined P&P this morning and shared his thoughts on Jawhar Jordan's performance and development. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What are the most contrived sporting events — sports or otherwise?

Around The NFL reacts to breaking news as the Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa in favor of former Texas QB Quinn Ewers, plus Jayden Daniels being ruled out for the rest of the season and more league-wide headlines. The NBA's 2-Minute Report on the Rockets–Nuggets game is also out, and ITL reacts to what it confirms — and what it doesn't. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

ITL plays a game of “Would You Rather,” debating playoff paths like facing the Patriots in the first round versus the Broncos in Denver, plus roster questions including a fully healthy Nick Chubb for the stretch run or sticking with Woody Marks — and more. Lunch-Time Confessions brings some fun as Lopez questions the legitimacy of a Christopher Walken quote, before Judge John Lopez steps in to rule on the big question: are the Texans truly the second-best team in the AFC?

Texans GM Nick Caserio joined P&P this morning, and ITL reacts to what he had to say and what it reveals about the team's direction moving forward. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape dives into holiday madness with the Top 10 Worst Christmas Movies according to Rotten Tomatoes, a wild redneck Christmas parade, and more off-the-rails stories making the rounds.

Figgy's Mixtape dives into holiday madness with the Top 10 Worst Christmas Movies according to Rotten Tomatoes, a wild redneck Christmas parade, and more off-the-rails stories making the rounds.

Lunch-Time Confessions brings some fun as Lopez questions the legitimacy of a Christopher Walken quote

ITL plays a game of “Would You Rather,” debating playoff paths like facing the Patriots in the first round versus the Broncos in Denver, plus roster questions including a fully healthy Nick Chubb for the stretch run or sticking with Woody Marks — and more.

The NBA's 2-Minute Report on the Rockets–Nuggets game is also out, and ITL reacts to what it confirms — and what it doesn't.

Around The NFL reacts to breaking news as the Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa in favor of former Texas QB Quinn Ewers, plus Jayden Daniels being ruled out for the rest of the season and more league-wide headlines.

QOTD: What are the most contrived sporting events — sports or otherwise?

Texans GM Nick Caserio joined P&P this morning and shared his thoughts on Jawhar Jordan's performance and development.

Have the Texans officially become a clutch team, or are we reading too much into a few late-game moments? ITL debates what “clutch” really means and whether Houston has earned that label

Basketball fans were robbed of a potential epic finish in Rockets vs. Nuggets as questionable officiating took over late, but ITL debates whether that was the whole story or if deeper issues were at play. The conversation then shifts to how C.J. Stroud's buy-in has improved and how Nick Caley and the offensive staff have helped unlock better decision-making. Around The NFL recaps Monday Night Football with the Steelers beating the Dolphins, major news on Patrick Mahomes needing surgery, and a debate on whether DeMeco Ryans is being too hard on the Texans' defense or simply setting a championship standard. Plus, the Texans' Super Bowl odds spark a discussion on whether it's time to fully buy in, Lunch-Time Confessions asks if J.J. Watt has one more run left in him, college football gets a rare Tuesday spotlight, and Figgy's Mixtape closes things out with holiday chaos, Christmas-time traps, top toys of 2025, and more wild stories.

Basketball fans were robbed of a potential epic finish and a true head-to-head showdown in Rockets vs. Nuggets, as questionable officiating took over late — but was that the only reason the ending fell flat? ITL debates what really went wrong and what it says about the Rockets. Plus, we've talked about C.J. Stroud buying in and making better decisions, but how have Nick Caley and the offensive staff actually unlocked that buy-in? The crew breaks down the adjustments behind the scenes and what they mean moving forward, and wraps with today's QOTD: When was the moment you went full-Karen?

Around The NFL recaps Monday Night Football as the Steelers take down the Dolphins, plus major news surrounding Patrick Mahomes and an upcoming surgery. ITL also debates whether DeMeco Ryans is being too hard on the Texans' defense or simply setting the standard. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

Did you know the Texans currently have the third-best odds in the AFC to reach the Super Bowl? ITL debates whether it's time to fully buy in — and if not, what still needs to be seen before jumping aboard. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions: Lopez Christmas time vibes loading, and we wrap the hour with a look at college football… on a Tuesday.

Is there a clear through-line behind the Texans' execution issues on offense this season? ITL breaks down whether the mistakes are situational, systemic, or something deeper that still needs fixing. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape dives into holiday chaos with Christmas-time traps, the top toys of 2025, and more wild stories making the rounds.

Figgy's Mixtape dives into holiday chaos with Christmas-time traps, the top toys of 2025, and more wild stories making the rounds.

Lunch-Time Confessions: Lopez Christmas time vibes loading

Did you know the Texans currently have the third-best odds in the AFC to reach the Super Bowl? ITL debates whether it's time to fully buy in — and if not, what still needs to be seen before jumping aboard

ITL debates whether DeMeco Ryans is being too hard on the Texans' defense or simply setting the standard.

Around The NFL recaps Monday Night Football as the Steelers take down the Dolphins, plus major news surrounding Patrick Mahomes and an upcoming surgery.

QOTD: When was the moment you went full-Karen?

We've talked about C.J. Stroud buying in and making better decisions, but how have Nick Caley and the offensive staff actually unlocked that buy-in? The crew breaks down the adjustments behind the scenes and what they mean moving forward

Basketball fans were robbed of a potential epic finish and a true head-to-head showdown in Rockets vs. Nuggets, as questionable officiating took over late — but was that the only reason the ending fell flat? ITL debates what really went wrong and what it says about the Rockets.

ITL reacts to the Texans' dominant 40–20 win over the Cardinals as Houston makes it six straight, breaking down a spirited debate on the offensive line — Lopez thought it was good, Reggie thought it was just okay — and discussing whether the Texans may have uncovered something real in Jawhar Jordan. Around The NFL delivers shockwaves with the Chiefs officially eliminated from playoff contention and Patrick Mahomes suffering a torn ACL. At the same time, the crew also debates whether C.J. Stroud is finally finding his groove. The Texans' defense didn't have its usual overwhelming performance. However, ITL explains why they're still comfortable with what they saw, followed by Lunch-Time Confessions as Figgy admits some nervousness about the Jaguars and ITL goes through O.G. Passing Thoughts from the Texans' win over the Cardinals, hitting the little things that stood out beyond the box score. The show wraps with DeMeco Ryans speaking to the media and a reflective Figgy's Mixtape honoring a weekend full of RIPs, including a major Hollywood director, a local media legend, and others who left a lasting impact.

The Texans make it six in a row with a dominant 40–20 win over the Cardinals, but not everyone agrees on how clean the performance really was. Lopez saw a strong day from the offensive line, while Reggie thought it was just okay — so how good was it, actually? Plus, did Houston just find something real in Jawhar Jordan? ITL breaks it all down and wraps with today's QOTD: What's the best out-of-nowhere performance you've ever seen?

Around The NFL takes a wild turn as the Chiefs are officially eliminated from playoff contention and Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL, sending shockwaves through the league. Plus, ITL discusses CJ Stroud finally finding his groove. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

The Texans defense didn't deliver its usual overwhelming performance, but ITL was still comfortable with how the unit played and what it says about their overall consistency. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions get real as Figgy admits some nervousness about the Jaguars, and ITL goes through O.G. Passing Thoughts from the Texans' win over the Cardinals, hitting the little things that stood out beyond the box score.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans speaks to the media. Then Figgy's Mixtape takes a more somber turn, reflecting on a weekend filled with RIPs — including the loss of a major Hollywood director, a local media legend, and others who left a lasting impact.

Figgy's Mixtape takes a more somber turn, reflecting on a weekend filled with RIPs — including the loss of a major Hollywood director, a local media legend, and others who left a lasting impact.

Lunch-Time Confessions get real as Figgy admits some nervousness about the Jaguars

The Texans defense didn't deliver its usual overwhelming performance, but ITL was still comfortable with how the unit played and what it says about their overall consistency.

ITL discusses CJ Stroud finally finding his groove.

Around The NFL takes a wild turn as the Chiefs are officially eliminated from playoff contention and Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL, sending shockwaves through the league.

QOTD: What's the best out-of-nowhere performance you've ever seen?

Did Houston just find something real in Jawhar Jordan? ITL breaks it all down

The Texans make it six in a row with a dominant 40–20 win over the Cardinals, but not everyone agrees on how clean the performance really was. Lopez saw a strong day from the offensive line, while Reggie thought it was just okay — so how good was it

If Nick Caley can't get the Texans' offense clicking — and cleaner — in this matchup, will it ever happen this season? ITL debates whether he can, will, or simply won't get it figured out. Plus, the chaotic ending to Rockets–Clippers sparks a real question: was that an encouraging win or just a mess that happened to work out? Around The NFL with B Scott dives into the Panthers suddenly leading the NFC South after the Bucs' loss to the Falcons, Todd Bowles going unfiltered postgame, and B Scott's thoughts ahead of Texans vs. Cardinals. The crew also breaks down what we can truly learn from this Cardinals matchup, rolls through Lunch-Time Confessions with a salute to a hilarious Cal McNair video, previews the college football weekend presented by Wrangler, and plays Texans Win Because, Texans Lose Because — Cardinals Edition. And of course, Figgy's Mixtape brings the chaos with a DMV cheating scheme bust, fantasy football cheating drama, and more, plus today's QOTD: What makes you instantly throw your money away?

If Nick Caley can't get this offense clicking — and cleaner — in this spot, will it ever happen this season? ITL debates whether Caley can, will, or simply won't get it right. Plus, the chaotic ending to Rockets–Clippers leaves us asking: was that actually an encouraging win, or just a mess that happened to end well? And today's QOTD: What's something that makes you instantly throw your money away?

Around The NFL with B Scott as the Panthers suddenly take control of the NFC South after the Bucs fall to the Falcons, and Todd Bowles goes unfiltered following the loss. Plus, B Scott shares his thoughts heading into Texans vs. Cardinals, and we wrap it up with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.