In The Loop

ITL covers a packed day across sports and beyond, starting with the Texans offense taking a major hit and what it could mean for C.J. Stroud, followed by the Rockets already showing a clear second-game issue in their early back-to-backs and a QOTD about what you’ve actually accomplished while drunk. Around the NFL, a turnover-filled MNF sparks talk of a possible Philip Rivers comeback, and the guys dive into what the Texans’ Red Zone capacity really means long term. Later, they revisit the key to Houston’s offense and whether C.J. Stroud is getting enough opportunities, mix in some Old Grampa Confessions, hit College Football on a Tuesday, and ask if bowl games are dying. And to wrap things up, ITL reacts to DeMeco Ryans’ glowing comments about Kamari Lassiter before Figgy’s Mixtape explores Houston’s futuristic shift — driverless trucks, 3D-printed homes — and the unforgettable Christopher “Kid” Reid high-top story.

In case you missed it — and honestly, it was easy to — the Texans offense suffered a pretty significant blow yesterday, and what it means for C.J. Stroud and this squad could be huge. Meanwhile, the Rockets have played only two back-to-backs, yet a clear “second-game problem” is already showing. And for today’s QOTD: What’s something you actually accomplished… while drunk?

Around the NFL, Monday Night Football turned into a full-on turnover fest, and suddenly we’re hearing whispers of a Philip Rivers comeback. ITL also digs into what the Texans’ Red Zone capacity actually gets you long term, plus What’s Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

The biggest key for the Texans offense down the stretch is the same one we’ve known all along — but is C.J. Stroud actually getting enough opportunities? Plus, ITL dives into Lunch-Time Confessions with some Old Grampa energy, rolls through College Football on a Tuesday, and asks the big question: Are bowl games dying?

DeMeco Ryans had some glowing praise for Kamari Lassiter, and ITL breaks down what it really means. Then Figgy’s Mixtape dives into whether Houston is getting too futuristic — from driverless trucks to 3D-printed homes — plus the wild Christopher “Kid” Reid high-top story you’ve gotta hear.

Figgy’s Mixtape dives into whether Houston is getting too futuristic — from driverless trucks to 3D-printed homes — plus the wild Christopher “Kid” Reid high-top story you’ve gotta hear.

ITL dives into Lunch-Time Confessions with some Old Grampa energy

The biggest key for the Texans offense down the stretch is the same one we’ve known all along — but is C.J. Stroud actually getting enough opportunities?

ITL digs into what the Texans’ Red Zone capacity actually gets you long term

Around the NFL, Monday Night Football turned into a full-on turnover fest, and suddenly we’re hearing whispers of a Philip Rivers comeback.

QOTD: What’s something you actually accomplished… while drunk?

The Rockets have played only two back-to-backs, yet a clear “second-game problem” is already showing.

In case you missed it — and honestly, it was easy to — the Texans offense suffered a pretty significant blow yesterday, and what it means for C.J. Stroud and this squad could be huge.

ITL reacts to the Texans’ statement win over the Chiefs — their fifth straight — while the AFC South gets shaken up with a rough Colts loss and the Jags staying hot. Around the NFL, Cincy falls to Buffalo, the Commanders help Houston’s draft pick despite losing, and the Browns do Browns things, with Andy Reid’s questionable decision prompting plenty of talk about the Texans’ defense. The crew also breaks down who truly hooped against Kansas City, dives into Lunch-Time Confessions (including whether Travis Kelce is the worst kind of superstar), hands out Weekend Winners and Losers, and wraps with O.G.’s Passing Thoughts plus a wild Figgy’s Mixtape featuring billion-dollar flat-earth bets, Cleveland radio feelings, and more.

Houston walks out of Sunday Night Football with a statement win over the Chiefs — their fifth in a row — and ITL breaks down everything that made this one hit different. Around the AFC South, the Colts collapse in ugly fashion, the Jags keep rolling, and the division race gets even spicier. Plus, today’s QOTD: What moment last night or this season made you realize this year truly is different?

Cincinnati couldn’t hold off the Bills, the Commanders took another loss but helped the Texans’ draft capital, and the Browns… well, stayed true to form. Plus, Andy Reid made a head-scratching decision, but Lopez credits Houston’s defense for forcing the issue. And as always, What’s Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

ITL breaks down who truly hooped against the Chiefs in Week 14, then dives into Lunch-Time Confessions — including whether Travis Kelce might be the worst kind of superstar. And to wrap it up, the crew hands out their Winners and Losers of the Weekend.

O.G. drops his Passing Thoughts from the Texans–Chiefs showdown, breaking down what stood out most. Then Figgy’s Mixtape dives into a wild mix — could you prove the earth is flat for a billion dollars, and how should radio hosts in Cleveland really feel? All that and more in a packed segment.

Figgy’s Mixtape dives into a wild mix — could you prove the earth is flat for a billion dollars, and how should radio hosts in Cleveland really feel? All that and more in a packed segment.

Lunch-Time Confessions — including whether Travis Kelce might be the worst kind of superstar.