The show opens with a breakdown of how the Spurs picked up a win using strong guard play, smart offense, and key defensive adjustments — and why Lopez believes the Rockets could realistically adopt parts of that same blueprint. ITL also tackles a forward-looking Texans topic, debating whether drafting a quarterback down the road is crazy or simply smart business in today’s NFL, before wrapping the hour with a fun QOTD about causing a public scene.
Around The NFL hits the latest coaching carousel drama as Todd Monken is hired as head coach of the Browns, sparking locker room reaction, while Klint Kubiak earns a second interview with the Raiders. The crew then zooms in on the Rockets and asks the tough question: What is the real goal of this season at this point? The hour wraps with What’s Popping in sports and entertainment.
Hour three focuses on the Texans’ appeal as a free-agent destination, especially on the offensive side of the ball, as ITL debates whether Houston is truly attractive to top talent right now. Lunch-Time Confessions brings some spice with Lopez admitting he’s ashamed of something Reggie did, and the crew closes the hour with OG’s Buy or Sell, deciding whether they’re buying what people around sports are selling.
The show wraps with ITL reacting to The Athletic’s NFL player poll, breaking down what players around the league really think and what stood out most for the Texans and the AFC. Figgy’s Mixtape closes things out with chaos and laughs, including a jingle-writing craze after a woman wins $2 million from Dr Pepper, a wild Tyrann Mathieu drug test story, and more off-the-wall moments.