Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast
CBS Sports, Football, NFL
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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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 15min
Week 13 NFL Preview & Picks For EVERY GAME: Thanksgiving | Black Friday | Bills-Steelers | SNF & MNF
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 13 NFL slate.
(00:00) Intro
(5:05) Bills at Steelers
(11:42) Texans at Colts
(17:50) Rams at Panthers
(21:21) Vikings at Seahawks
(28:14) Raiders at Chargers
(30:47) Cardinals at Buccaneers
(34:26) Jaguars at Titans
(38:13) 49ers at Browns
(43:11) Saints at Dolphins
(46:03) Falcons at Jets
(47:40) Broncos at Commanders - SNF
(49:45) Giants at Patriots - MNF
(52:05) Bears at Eagles - Black Friday
(56:44) Packers at Lions - Thanksgiving
(1:02:25) Chiefs at Cowboys - Thanksgiving
(1:06:27) Bengals at Ravens - Thanksgiving
(1:09:10) 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
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Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile
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Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 41min
Week 13 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Cowboys Would Be SCARY In Playoffs + Joe Burrow SHOULD NOT Return
In today’s episode, Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap the Monday Night Football matchup between the Panthers and 49ers. They also reveal their latest NFL Tiers List, break down film from Week 12 and re-draft the top 10 picks from the 2025 NFL Draft!
(00:00) Intro
(00:42) Should Joe Burrow Play?
(4:00) What Are The Saints Doing?
(9:33) MNF Recap - CAR 9, SF 20
(20:21) NFL Tiers List
(38:44) Week 12 NFL Overreactions
(1:00:20) Film Breakdown
(1:11:19) 2025 NFL Re-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."
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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 27min
NFL Week 12 Recap For EVERY GAME: Baker Mayfield Hurt In SNF Loss | Cowboys Comeback | Playoff Races
Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap every NFL game from Sunday of Week 12! They also give their winners and losers from each result.
(00:00) Intro
(1:12) Eagles 21, Cowboys 24
(14:15) Colts 20, Chiefs 23 (OT)
(23:39) Steelers 28, Bears 31
(29:53) Patriots 26, Bengals 20
(33:47) Browns 24, Raiders 10
(39:17) Buccaneers at Rams
(46:56) Vikings 6, Packers 23
(56:03) Giants 27, Lions 34 (OT)
(1:02:30) Seahawks 30, Titans 24
(1:06:49) Raiders Fire OC Chip Kelly
(1:09:44) Jaguars 27, Cardinals 24 (OT)
(1:15:03) Jets 10, Ravens 23
(1:17:50) Falcons 24, Saints 10
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."
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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 22min
Week 12 NFL Preview & Picks For EVERY GAME: Colts-Chiefs, Eagles-Cowboys, Shedeur Sanders 1st Start
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 12 NFL slate.
(00:00) Intro
(1:42) Colts at Chiefs
(9:27) Eagles at Cowboys
(15:51) Patriots at Bengals
(20:39) Steelers at Bears
(26:37) Vikings at Packers
(34:43) Seahawks at Titans
(37:21) Browns at Raiders
(42:30) Giants at Lions
(45:03) Jaguars at Cardinals
(49:44) Jets at Ravens
(54:10) Falcons at Saints
(1:00:11) Buccaneers at Rams - SNF
(1:07:10) Panthers at 49ers - MNF
(1:12:21) Bills at Texans - TNF
(1:16:32) 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
Nov 18, 2025 • 1h
Week 12 NFL Power Ranking Tiers For Playoff Hopefuls + NEW 2026 Mock Draft For EVERY Top-10 Pick
In today’s episode, Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap the Monday Night Football matchup between the Cowboys and Raiders. They also reveal their NFL Tiers List for playoff hopefuls, break down film from Week 11 and go through Mike’s latest Mock Draft!
(00:00) Intro
(1:45) MNF Recap
(13:30) NFL Tiers List
(31:46) Playoff Predictions
(34:17) Film Breakdown
(40:48) 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."
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Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 47min
NFL Week 11 Recap For EVERY GAME: Lions-Eagles SNF, SPIT-GATE, Broncos Top Chiefs, Josh Allen MVP?
Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap every NFL game from Sunday of Week 11! They also give their winners and losers from each result.
(00:00) Intro
(2:03) Lions 9, Eagles 16
(14:00) Seahawks 19, Rams 21
(23:04) Chiefs 19, Broncos 22
(33:39) Buccaneers 32, Bills 44
(46:11) Panthers 30, Falcons 27 (OT)
(53:14) Chargers 6, Jaguars 35
(1:01:26) Bengals 12, Steelers 34
(1:10:04) Ravens 23, Browns 16
(1:19:13) Commanders 13, Dolphins 16 (OT)
(1:26:26) Packers 27, Giants 20
(1:30:09) Bears 19, Vikings 17
(1:36:32) 49ers 41, Cardinals 22
(1:41:25) Texans 16, Titans 13
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."
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Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 23min
Week 11 NFL Preview & Picks For EVERY GAME: Seahawks-Rams | Chiefs-Broncos | SNF & MNF Locks | MORE!
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 11 NFL slate.
(00:00) Intro
(3:18) Seahawks at Rams (-3), O/U 48.5
(13:25) Chiefs (-3.5) at Broncos, O/U 44.5
(22:35) Buccaneers at Bills (-5.5), O/U 47.5
(26:23) Commanders vs Dolphins (-2.5), O/U 47.5
(28:50) Chargers (-3) at Jaguars, O/U 43.5
(34:52) Bengals at Steelers (-5.5), O/U 49.5
(38:13) Ravens (-7.5) at Browns, O/U 39.5
(39:44) Packers (-7) at Giants, O/U 43.5
(43:59) Bears at Vikings (-3), O/U 47.5
(54:52) Panthers at Falcons (-3.5), O/U 42.5
(59:31) Texans (-6.5) at Titans, O/U 37.5
(1:02:57) 49ers (-3) at Cardinals, O/U 47.5
(1:07:08) Lions at Eagles (-2.5), O/U 46.5
(1:12:21) Cowboys (-3.5) at Raiders, O/U 50.5
(1:14:42) Jets at Patriots (-12.5), O/U 43.5
(1:17:42) Locks 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."
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Nov 11, 2025 • 1h 12min
NFL Week 10 Recap: Eagles SHUT DOWN Packers In MNF | Tier Rankings | Film Breakdown | ROY Odds
Mike Renner and JP Acosta provide a full recap for Week 10. They discuss the Eagles win over the Packers, put all 32 teams into NFL Tiers, break down film that stood out, and handicap the Rookie of the Year races.
(00:00) Intro
(00:33) MNF Recap - Eagles 10, Packers 7
(17:35) NFL Tiers List
(43:02) Film Breakdown - JP's Playbook
(51:40) Handicapping Rookie Of The Year
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."
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Nov 10, 2025 • 20min
Brian Daboll FIRED As Giants Head Coach | What This Means For Jaxson Dart + Replacements + Much More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta react to the Giants firing head coach Brian Daboll. They discuss what went wrong, what's next and much more!
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."
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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 23min
NFL Week 10 Recap For EVERY GAME: Sunday Night Football, Patriots-Bucs, Dolphins Upset Bills + MORE
Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap every NFL game from Sunday of Week 10! They also give their winners and losers from each result.
(00:00) Intro
(1:07) Steelers at Chargers
(9:09) Patriots at Buccaneers
(15:18) Bills at Dolphins
(23:57) Jaguars at Texans
(31:25) Ravens at Vikings
(38:50) Rams at 49ers
(42:55) Falcons vs Colts
(52:15) Lions at Commanders
(57:32) Cardinals at Seahawks
(1:06:17) Giants at Bears
(1:13:40) Saints at Panthers
(1:16:50) Browns at Jets
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
