In The Loop

The guys step into the confession booth and get a few things off their chest during another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions.

ITL believes the Cowboys game could give us the clearest answer yet about Houston’s offense. After Sunday, will there really be anything left to wonder about Nick Caley’s unit, or will we finally know exactly what this offense is?

Former Texan N.D. Kalu joins ITL for his weekly visit to discuss the latest surrounding the Texans and give his perspective on what he’s seeing around the NFL.

The Cowboys make a significant trade just days before facing the Texans, and ITL discusses how the move could impact Sunday’s matchup. Plus, Mike Tomlin shows off his Minecraft town and more.

The Astros have given Houston plenty of unforgettable moments during this run. Of everything that’s happened over the years, which moment still immediately comes to mind?

Will Anderson Jr. speaks about the Texans moving forward without Azeez Al-Shaair and the need for the defense to embrace a next-man-up mentality. ITL reacts to what Anderson had to say and what losing Azeez could mean for Houston.

Calling an entire season a waste might sound harsh, but is that the reality for the Astros? ITL looks back at the year and asks what Houston really has to show for it now that it’s over.

In The Loop opens the show with a tough question about the Astros: was this season ultimately a waste? It might sound harsh considering everything that went into the year, but after the way it ended, it might also be the reality. What did the Astros actually accomplish, and how should this season be remembered? Then the attention shifts to the Texans as Will Anderson Jr. speaks to the media about the injury to Azeez Al-Shaair and the “next man up” mentality Houston will need moving forward. The hour wraps with the Question of the Day: Of all the moments during the Astros’ run, which one do you still think about the most?

In The Loop opens the show after Game 1 for the Astros and asks whether fans are bothered by the wrong things coming out of the opener. Then the attention shifts to the Texans and the potential impact of an Azeez Al-Shaair injury, with ITL asking where that would rank among the biggest problems already facing this team. The hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What’s an immediate sports turnoff? ITL then goes Around The NFL as the Texans’ injuries continue to pile up before Lopez raises a bigger question about Houston’s identity: does “SWARM” actually work on offense, and has trying to force that mentality onto that side of the ball been part of the problem? That’s followed by What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys look at what could be the biggest test yet of Nick Caley’s “gameplan offense” and whether this is the moment he finally has to make real changes — because if he doesn’t change now, he probably never will. Then it’s Lunch-Time Confessions and another edition of Judge John Lopez. The show wraps with some encouraging Texans injury news as Nico Collins, Ed Ingram and Jadeveon Clowney return to practice, leading ITL to power rank which return matters most. Then Figgy’s Mixtape takes over with Reaction Monday’s voicemail, Savannah James catching backlash over something she said on a podcast, and more.

In The Loop opens the show after Game 1 for the Astros, and it feels like Astros fans might be bothered by the wrong things. What should the real takeaway be from the opener, and where should the frustration actually be directed? Then the attention shifts to the Texans and a potential injury to Azeez Al-Shaair. With everything already going wrong for Houston, where would losing Azeez rank among the biggest problems facing this team right now? The hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What’s an immediate sports turnoff?