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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?

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.

ITL reacts to breaking NFL news as the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel and discusses how that move could ripple out to impact the Houston Texans. The crew also reacts to Mike Tomlin being effusive in his praise of the Texans’ defense and debates whether Reggie uncovered something meaningful about the Steelers’ game plan by pointing out what Pittsburgh does better than expected, before wrapping the hour with a QOTD: What’s your ultimate “take all my money” expenditure? Around The NFL continues with more coaching shakeups, including the Buccaneers' firing their offensive coordinator, while the Rockets’ loss to the Blazers sparks a real conversation about Jabari Smith Jr., and the hour closes with What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. The show then turns its attention to the postseason as Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins ITL to break down the Texans–Steelers Wild Card matchup, followed by Lunch-Time Confessions as Figgy admits to stirring up some Facebook drama and OG’s Buy or Sell debating Cal

BREAKING news as the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel, and ITL breaks down how that move could ripple over to impact the Houston Texans. Plus, Mike Tomlin couldn’t have been more complimentary about the Texans’ defense — but did Reggie uncover something deeper about the Steelers’ game plan by pointing out what Pittsburgh does better than we realized? The hour wraps with today’s QOTD: What’s your ultimate “take all my money” expenditure?

Around The NFL: ITL reacts to major coaching changes as the Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel, the Buccaneers move on from their offensive coordinator, and more news shakes up the league. Plus, the Rockets drop a tough one to the Blazers, and Reggie says it’s time to have a real conversation about Jabari Smith Jr. The hour wraps with What’s Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins ITL to break down the Texans vs. Steelers Wild Card matchup, offering insight on what Pittsburgh does best, where Houston can take advantage, and how this game could swing. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions gets spicy as Figgy admits to causing a little drama with a Facebook post, before the hour wraps with OG’s Buy or Sell, debating Cal McNair’s comments on DeMeco Ryans, DeMeco’s own playoff remarks, and more.

ITL runs through the latest Texans practice updates, including Jaylen Reed returning to the field, and reacts to Kay Adams being high on Houston’s Super Bowl chances. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape brings a mix of food, music, and local love with the best way to heat up crawfish, the latest on Hall & Oates never sharing a stage again, and a salute and farewell to Captain Mickey and The Outdoor Show.

Figgy’s Mixtape brings a mix of food, music, and local love with the best way to heat up crawfish, the latest on Hall & Oates never sharing a stage again, and a salute and farewell to Captain Mickey and The Outdoor Show.

Lunch-Time Confessions gets spicy as Figgy admits to causing a little drama with a Facebook post

Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins ITL to break down the Texans vs. Steelers Wild Card matchup, offering insight on what Pittsburgh does best, where Houston can take advantage, and how this game could swing.

The Rockets drop a tough one to the Blazers, and Reggie says it’s time to have a real conversation about Jabari Smith Jr.

Around The NFL: ITL reacts to major coaching changes as the Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel, the Buccaneers move on from their offensive coordinator, and more news shakes up the league.

QOTD: What’s your ultimate “take all my money” expenditure?

Mike Tomlin couldn’t have been more complimentary about the Texans’ defense — but did Reggie uncover something deeper about the Steelers’ game plan by pointing out what Pittsburgh does better than we realized?

BREAKING news as the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel, and ITL breaks down how that move could ripple over to impact the Houston Texans.

ITL reacts to the Texans’ latest roster move, including the release of K’Von Wallace, and asks the big question: are the Texans cooking something up behind the scenes? The crew also debates whether Houston should change what they do defensively before the snap and if those adjustments are necessary moving forward. Around The NFL dives into the Ravens firing head coach John Harbaugh and other league news, while ITL also ranks the current quarterbacks in the playoffs and debates where C.J. Stroud stacks up among the postseason field. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions brings some fun with voodoo curse talk aimed at the Steelers, Judge John Lopez returns to rule on a new Houston Rockets tradition, and Figgy’s Mixtape wraps things up with a Pokémon card heist, a heartfelt homage to Figgy’s late uncle, and more wild and meaningful stories from around the world of sports and life.