Nieko Mann

Lightman is confronted by a familiar face who wants a debt repayment. Meanwhile, the team's services are required to prevent a shooting at a school.

Mac makes racial statements that test the team's bond. Tim and Billy adjust to having their father back in their lives, while Tami worries about Julie's new friendship with Tyra and the girls play a game of powder-puff football.

One game away from the playoffs, the Panthers work hard to get their minds back into game mode. Smash's mum discovers something that could destroy his football dreams.

Riggins and Street go to Mexico, as Street hopes to explore experimental surgery. Lyla tries to help a newcomer to Dillon, as coach Taylor makes a big career move and a development in a police search disturbs Tyra and Landry.

The second-string quarterback finds himself in the spotlight in the wake of Jason Street's serious injury. As game day approaches the team appears united, pledging to win the game for a teammate.

The town turns on coach Taylor following a difficult loss. Emotion and frustration culminate in a fight as the team's injured quarterback begins rehabilitation.