Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by former All-Pro offensive lineman Kyle Long, football analyst Mike Renner, and writer/thinker JP Acosta. Together, the three bring a mix of player perspective, analytics expertise, and sharp cultural insight across 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball…if your buddies were 8-year NFL vets, film junkies who helped build evaluation systems used by NFL teams, and one of the most thoughtful young voices breaking down the game today.

  1. 1D AGO

    Preview & Picks For EVERY Week 18 NFL Game!

    Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the Week 18 NFL slate. (00:00) Intro (00:56) Current Playoff Picture (5:25) Panthers at Buccaneers (13:46) Seahawks at 49ers (24:44) Ravens at Steelers (32:01) Chargers at Broncos (34:17) Titans at Jaguars (37:32) Dolphins at Patriots (42:01) Saints at Falcons (47:06) Colts at Texans (49:08) Lions at Bears (51:54) Commanders at Eagles (54:20) Cardinals at Rams (57:35) Jets at Bills (59:00) Packers at Vikings (1:00:29) Cowboys at Giants (1:01:40) Chiefs at Raiders (1:04:03) Browns at Bengals (1:05:26) Best Bets Recap Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m

  2. 4D AGO

    NFL Playoff Picture Update After Week 17 + Ranking Teams That Should Draft A Quarterback

    On today's episode of Pushing the Pile, JP Acosta and Ryan Wilson recap the Rams' loss to the Falcons on Monday Night. Later, they discuss the updated playoff picture and tier rank every Week 18 NFL game. Finally, JP conducts a quick film review and Ryan shares his five teams who he thinks should draft a quarterback this year. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - MNF Recap 8:55 - Updated Playoff Picture after Week 17 22:28 - Tier Ranking Every Week 18 Game 55:00 - Film Breakdown 1:06:00 - Rankings Teams That Should Draft A QB Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 22m

  3. 12/23/2025

    UPDATED NFL Playoff Picture After Week 16 + Preview & Picks For EVERY Christmas Day Game

    In today’s episode, Mike Renner and former NFL QB Ben DiNucci recap the Monday Night Football matchup between the 49ers and Colts. They also go through the current playoff picture, play fact or fiction and preview EVERY Christmas Day game! (00:00) Intro (00:52) MNF Recap (7:15) Updated Playoff Bracket (10:33) Bucs New Coach Next Season? (14:14) Most Surprising Team This Season? (16:50) NFC West Champ Will Win Super Bowl? (19:25) Tyler Shough OROY? (23:17) Malik Willis Top Free Agent QB? (28:08) Curt Cignetti To The NFL? (30:37) Netflix Exec Will Be Fired? (32:20) Christmas Day Preview Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    NFL Week 16 EVERY GAME Recap: Patriots-Ravens SNF, Playoff Picture, Updated Draft Order | MORE!

    Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap every NFL game from Sunday of Week 16! They also give their winners and losers from each result. (00:00) Intro (2:04) Patriots 28, Ravens 24 (7:22) Steelers 29, Lions 24 (16:26) Jaguars 34, Broncos 20 (26:04) Buccaneers 20, Panthers 23 (33:55) Bills 23, Browns 20 (38:05) Chargers 34, Cowboys 17 (42:27) Raiders 21, Texans 23 (45:42) Chiefs 9, Titans 26 (48:15) Bengals 45, Dolphins 21 (49:49) Jets 9, Saints 26 (53:50) Vikings 16, Giants 13 (58:16) Falcons 26, Cardinals 19 Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 6m

  5. 12/18/2025

    Preview & Picks For EVERY Week 16 NFL Game!

    Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the Week 16 NFL slate. (00:00) Intro (00:58) Updated Playoff Picture (3:53) Packers at Bears (10:26) Jaguars at Broncos (19:23) Buccaneers at Panthers (30:23) Eagles at Commanders (32:58) Chargers at Cowboys (42:16) Steelers at Lions (48:19) Bills at Browns (52:34) Raiders at Texans (53:44) Chiefs at Titans (54:50) Bengals at Dolphins (58:45) Jets at Saints (1:01:46) Vikings at Giants (1:04:07) Falcons at Cardinals (1:08:47) Patriots at Ravens - SNF (1:14:48) 49ers at Colts - MNF (1:18:16) Rams at Seahawks - TNF (1:22:45) Best Bets Recap Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 28m

  6. 12/16/2025

    Ranking EVERY NFL Team Not In The Playoffs + 2026 NFL Mock Draft For EVERY Top-10 Pick

    In today’s episode, Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap the Monday Night Football matchup between the Dolphins and Steelers. They also reveal their NFL Tiers List for teams in turnaround mode, break down film from Week 15 and go through Mike’s latest Mock Draft! (00:00) Intro (00:42) MNF Recap (7:14) NFL Tiers List (26:38) Justin Herbert MVP? (29:59) NFL Needs Most Improved Player (33:33) Will Ravens-Steelers Rematch Matter? (36:09) Debating 3rd Wild Card Value (41:41) Fernando Mendoza No. 1 In 2026 Draft? (45:38) Arch Manning No. 1 In 2027 Draft? (52:18) Film Breakdown (1:01:16) NFL Mock Draft Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 37m

  7. 12/15/2025

    NFL Week 15 EVERY GAME Recap: Mahomes & Parsons ACL Injuries | SNF | Updated Playoff Picture

    Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap every NFL game from Sunday of Week 15! The guys discuss this week's big injuries, break down the latest playoff picture, take a look at the current 2026 NFL Draft order and much more! (00:00) Intro (00:50) Chargers 16, Chiefs 13 (8:38) Packers 26, Broncos 34 (15:55) Bills 35, Patriots 31 (21:35) Vikings 34, Cowboys 26 (29:42) Lions 34, Rams 41 (35:42) Colts 16, Seahawks 18 (42:13) Ravens 24, Bengals 0 (46:31) Jets 20, Jaguars 48 (51:17) Cardinals 20, Texans 40 (57:39) Browns 3, Bears 31 (1:01:55) Panthers 17, Saints 20 (1:08:13) Titans 24, 49ers 27 (1:11:56) Raiders 0, Eagles 31 (1:14:42) Commanders 29, Giants 21 Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 22m

  8. 12/11/2025

    Preview & Picks For EVERY Week 15 NFL Game!

    Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the Week 15 NFL slate. (00:00) Intro (1:25) Bills at Patriots (8:24) Packers at Broncos (15:48) Lions at Rams (21:17) Colts at Seahawks (29:34) Chargers at Chiefs (34:54) Ravens at Bengals (43:24) Jets at Jaguars (46:05) Cardinals at Texans (48:42) Browns at Bears (52:27) Panthers at Saints (56:33) Titans at 49ers (1:00:17) Raiders at Eagles (1:03:24) Commanders at Giants (1:07:04) Vikings at Cowboys - SNF (1:11:13) Dolphins at Steelers - MNF (1:15:04) Falcons at Buccaneers - TNF (1:20:12) Best Bets Recap Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 26m
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Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by former All-Pro offensive lineman Kyle Long, football analyst Mike Renner, and writer/thinker JP Acosta. Together, the three bring a mix of player perspective, analytics expertise, and sharp cultural insight across 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball…if your buddies were 8-year NFL vets, film junkies who helped build evaluation systems used by NFL teams, and one of the most thoughtful young voices breaking down the game today.

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