Live discussion: 'NFL Slam with Mark and Sam' October 19, 2012, 11:05 a.m. This week's Friday edition of our NFL Google+ hangout -- "NFL Slam with Mark and Sam," starring Times NFL columnist Sam Farmer and Mark Thompson of "Mark and Brian" radio fame -- is taking place at a special time: noon instead of 11:30 a.m. They will cover a variety of topics, which could include: The Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens will battle Sunday for supremacy in the AFC. The 49ers looked as though they couldn't lose, then they were nearly shut out at home by the New York Giants, 26-3. The Atlanta Falcons are the NFL's only undefeated team. "NFL Slam with Mark and Sam" is held every Monday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. You can watch it on this blog post. If you have questions for Mark and Sam, email them to sportshangout@latimes.com and we will try to get them answered live during the chat.