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A new list of the five NFL teams poised to make a major jump was released this morning — and four of them are in the AFC. ITL breaks down what that says about the conference landscape and whether the Texans belong in that conversation. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions brings the usual shenanigans, and Judge John Lopez steps into court to rule on Kevin Durant’s body language and whether Cooper Kupp has built a Hall of Fame case.

ITL dives into early baseball predictions for the Astros, breaking down expectations for the season, key players to watch, and what could define Houston’s success this year. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape brings chaos and laughs with the rising price of roses across the country, a man in England accused of murder who is reportedly upset about missing the release of GTA 6, and more wild and off-the-wall stories.

Figgy’s Mixtape brings chaos and laughs with the rising price of roses across the country, a man in England accused of murder who is reportedly upset about missing the release of GTA 6, and more wild and off-the-wall stories.

Lunch-Time Confessions brings the usual shenanigans

A new list of the five NFL teams poised to make a major jump was released this morning — and four of them are in the AFC. ITL breaks down what that says about the conference landscape and whether the Texans belong in that conversation.

Which Texan not named C.J. Stroud must emerge as a dominant player next season — and is that player already on the roster?

Around The NFL hits league headlines, including Seattle Public Schools remaining open during the Seahawks’ championship parade and discussion about potential landing spots for David Njoku, along with other NFL storylines.

The crew then pivots to the Rockets and debates whether the formula is actually simple — knock down threes and win games — or if Ime Udoka may be making things more complicated than they need to be.

Astros baseball is officially here, and ITL checks the pulse on how everyone is feeling heading into the season and what expectations should realistically look like.

ITL debates whether Sam Darnold’s career resurgence should change how the Texans evaluate and develop C.J. Stroud moving forward, while also breaking down the Rockets’ offensive struggles as Houston ranks 27th in offensive rating since the new calendar year and asking what realistic tweaks could resuscitate the offense. Around The NFL follows with discussion about a potential trade rule change, possible tight end targets for the Texans, and a roster debate over whether Tytus Howard is better suited long-term at tackle or guard, before wrapping with What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, the crew shifts to offseason priorities and debates what objective number one should be for the Texans, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions featuring an Olympian’s public apology, and checks in on storylines from the Winter Olympics. The show closes with a Texans Word Association game revealing instant reactions and honest opinions about players and coaches, while Figgy’s Mixtape br

Will Sam Darnold’s recent success change the way the Texans evaluate and develop C.J. Stroud moving forward? ITL debates whether Darnold’s career resurgence offers hope, perspective, or caution when it comes to quarterback development timelines. The crew also dives into the Rockets’ offensive struggles, as Houston ranks 27th in offensive rating since the new calendar year despite a 12–9 record, and asks whether there are realistic tweaks that can resuscitate the offense. The hour wraps with today’s QOTD: What’s the coolest interaction you’ve ever had with a celebrity?

Around The NFL hits new league discussions as the NFL considers a potential rule change involving trades, while ITL also highlights a tight end the Texans could realistically target and how that move could impact the offense. The crew then shifts to a Texans roster debate, asking whether Tytus Howard is better suited long-term at tackle or guard and what gives Houston the best offensive line setup moving forward. The hour wraps with What’s Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror, ITL debates what objective number one should be for the Texans heading into the offseason, as they look to take the next step. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions takes a fun turn with an Olympian live apology for cheating on his GF, and the hour wraps with Winter Olympics discussion as the global competition brings new storylines to the sports calendar.

ITL plays a Word Association game centered on the Houston Texans, putting instant reactions and gut feelings to players, coaches, and moments from the team’s season. The game sparks laughs, debates, and a few uncomfortable truths as the crew reveals what really comes to mind when certain Texans names are mentioned. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape brings the chaos with stories around Red Tuesday, a breakdown of the most single fanbases in the NFL, and more off-the-wall topics making the rounds.

Figgy’s Mixtape brings the chaos with stories around Red Tuesday, a breakdown of the most single fanbases in the NFL, and more off-the-wall topics making the rounds.

With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror, ITL debates what objective number one should be for the Texans heading into the offseason, as they look to take the next step.

Lunch-Time Confessions takes a fun turn with an Olympian live apology for cheating on his GF

The crew then shifts to a Texans roster debate, asking whether Tytus Howard is better suited long-term at tackle or guard and what gives Houston the best offensive line setup moving forward.

Around The NFL hits new league discussions as the NFL considers a potential rule change involving trades, while ITL also highlights a tight end the Texans could realistically target and how that move could impact the offense.

Today’s QOTD: What’s the coolest interaction you’ve ever had with a celebrity?