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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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 28min
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
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Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 37min
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."
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Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 22min
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
Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 26min
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
Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 23min
Week 15 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Philip Rivers CAN NOT Save Colts Season + 3 NFC Teams Top List
In today’s episode, Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap the Monday Night Football matchup between the Eagles and Chargers. They also reveal their NFL Tiers List for playoff hopefuls, break down film from Week 14 and play fact or fiction!
(00:00) Intro
(00:31) MNF Recap
(15:27) NFL Tiers List
(33:46) Week 14 Overreactions
(47:29) Film Breakdown
(55:58) Rookie OT Check-In
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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Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 21min
NFL Week 14 EVERY GAME Recap: Texans-Chiefs SNF, Bengals-Bills, Playoff Races, Draft Order | MORE!
Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap every NFL game from Sunday of Week 14! They also give their winners and losers from each result.
(00:00) Intro
(2:51) Texans 20, Chiefs 10
(12:32) Bears 21, Packers 28
(21:57) Colts 19, Jaguars 36
(29:37) Steelers 27, Ravens 22
(36:46) Bengals 34, Bills 39
(43:49) Rams 45, Cardinals 17
(49:07) Seahawks 37, Falcons 9
(54:40) Saints 24, Buccaneers 20
(59:04) Broncos 24, Raiders 17
(1:02:00) Titans 31, Browns 29
(1:06:33) Dolphins 34, Jets 10
(1:10:34) Commanders 0, Vikings 31
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
Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 22min
Week 14 NFL Preview & Picks For EVERY GAME: Why These Matchups WILL Decide Who Makes The Playoffs!
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 14 NFL slate.
(00:00) Intro
(3:52) Bears at Packers
(13:38) Colts at Jaguars
(25:32) Steelers at Ravens
(31:42) Bengals at Bills
(35:46) Broncos at Raiders
(39:59) Titans at Browns
(45:27) Rams at Cardinals
(47:48) Seahawks at Falcons
(52:55) Saints at Buccaneers
(58:04) Commanders at Vikings
(1:00:39) Dolphins at Jets
(1:02:34) Texans at Chiefs - SNF
(1:06:37) Eagles at Chargers - MNF
(1:12:24) Cowboys at Lions - TNF
(1:17:07) 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
Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 28min
NFL Playoff Predictions After Week 13: Chiefs OUT | Bengals & Cowboys IN | Who Makes Super Bowl? 👀
In today’s episode, Mike Renner, JP Acosta and former NFL QB Ben DiNucci give their playoff predictions following Week 13. They also play fact or fiction, break down film from Week 13 and check in on the rookie QBs!
(00:00) Intro
(2:17) Week 13 Overreactions
(28:35) Playoff Predictions
(46:26) Super Bowl Predictions
(54:11) Film Breakdown
(1:03:35) Rookie QB Check-In
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
Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 41min
NFL Week 13 EVERY GAME Recap: Sunday Night Football, Playoff Races, Thanksgiving Takeaways | MORE!
Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap every NFL game from Sunday of Week 13! They also give their winners and losers from each result.
2:30 Broncos-Commanders
12:30 Bills-Steelers
21:00 Texans-Colts
27:10 Jags-Titans
34:00 Rams-Panthers
46:00 Seahawks-Vikings
51:30 49ers-Browns
58:25 Bucs-Cardinals
1:04:00 Chargers-Raiders
1:10:50 Dolphins-Saints
1:17:20 Jets-Falcons
1:25:00 Thanksgiving & Black Friday takeaways
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 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
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
