In The Loop

95.7 The Fan presents a collection of the best Houston Texans debates and discussions this week from Payne & Pendergast, In the Loop and The Drive. With just over a week to go until the Texans begin their regular season slate, the crews discuss what level Houston needs from CJ Stroud, and whether he's able to reestablish his footing as one of the game's better quarterbacks. Plus, some bold predictions and an early look ahead to the battle in the trenches against Buffalo. That and much more this week on Best Of Texans on 95.7 The Fan!

In The Loop kicks off the show with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie, reacting to the Astros taking three of four from the White Sox, capped off by a 6-2 win Thursday afternoon. The conversation then turns to the Texans after Nick Wright says the Jaguars have “far and away” the best quarterback in the AFC South, leading the guys to debate whether C.J. Stroud simply being good is enough for Houston to win big with the defense they have. The crew also asks the Question of the Day: What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had? ITL then goes Around The NFL before digging into what NFL executives really think about the Texans’ Super Bowl legitimacy and C.J. Stroud, followed by What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys put their boldest Texans predictions on the table, get into another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions, and John Lopez gets sentimental with his Sappy College Football Theme. The show wraps by asking what about the Texans feels like it could be too good to be true before Figgy’s Mixtape reacts to Stephen A. Smith sitting down with former ESPN colleagues Cari Champion and Jemele Hill to discuss their differences and debate who was telling the truth, an unusual proposal during a Los Angeles City Council meeting, and listeners sounding off on the Figgy’s Mixtape Voicemail.

In The Loop kicks off the show with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie, reacting to the Astros taking three of four from the White Sox, capped off by a 6-2 win Thursday afternoon. The guys discuss what stood out from the series and what it means for Houston as the season rolls on. Then ITL reacts to Nick Wright saying the Jaguars have “far and away” the best quarterback in the AFC South. With the Texans possessing an elite defense, the guys ask whether C.J. Stroud simply being “good” is enough for Houston to reach its goals this season. The hour wraps with today’s Question of the Day: What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had?

In The Loop with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie goes Around The NFL to hit the biggest stories from across the league. Then the guys dig into what NFL executives really think about the Texans, including whether Houston is a legitimate Super Bowl contender and how people around the league currently view C.J. Stroud heading into a crucial season. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, covering the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

In The Loop with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie gets bold with the Texans and asks: What’s the boldest thing you could say about Houston this season? From individual breakout performances to how far this team can go, the guys put their boldest predictions on the table. Then it’s time for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before John Lopez gets everyone ready for the weekend with his Sappy College Football Theme.

In The Loop with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie asks what about this Texans team feels like it could be too good to be true heading into the season. Then Figgy’s Mixtape takes over as the crew reacts to Stephen A. Smith sitting down with former ESPN colleagues Cari Champion and Jemele Hill to address their past differences — but the question becomes, who was telling the truth? Plus, an unusual proposal during a Los Angeles City Council meeting and listeners sound off on the Figgy’s Mixtape Voicemail.

Figgy and the crew react to Stephen A. Smith sitting down with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill to discuss their differences and debate who was telling the truth. Plus, an unusual proposal at an L.A. City Council meeting and listeners weigh in through Figgy’s Voicemail.

ITL puts caution to the side and gives their boldest Texans predictions for the upcoming season.

The crew and listeners come clean with another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions.

ITL dives into how NFL executives view the Texans, whether they believe Houston is a legitimate Super Bowl threat and the questions that still surround C.J. Stroud.