There’s no more defending C.J. Stroud after the loss to the Patriots — the path was clear, the defense was great, and ITL digs into what that performance really told us about him and whether he’ll ultimately be the guy, while also revisiting the biggest what-if and sliding-door moments from Texans–Patriots and asking the QOTD: what was the real-world equivalent of yesterday’s game? Around The NFL follows with reactions to a chaotic weekend of playoff football, including the Bills firing Sean McDermott, before ITL opens the phone lines to Texans fans to vent about their biggest frustrations from the loss and wraps with What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. John Lopez then delivers his OG Passing Thoughts, breaking down what stood out most, what’s most concerning, and what it all could mean going forward, while Lunch-Time Confessions sparks debate as Figgy says he wants a follow-up from DeMeco Ryans, and the crew hands out Winners and Losers of the Weekend. The show closes with even more Passing Thoughts from the Patriots' loss, DeMeco Ryans addressing the media at his Monday press conference, and Figgy’s Mixtape as Figgy explains how the Texans game completely wrecked his morning routine.