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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Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 40min
NFL Week 6 EVERY GAME Recap: Lions-Chiefs, Bucs Nip 49ers in Injury Bowl, Broncos Ground Jets + More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta reveal the critical numbers that decided the winners and losers from each week six game.
Intro (0:00)
DET-KC (1:20)
SF-TB (11:22)
SEA-JAX (22:38)
DAL-CAR (32:21)
NE-NO (38:30)
LAC-MIA (45:42)
ARI-IND (55:43)
CIN-GB (1:05:54)
CLE-PIT (1:14:01)
DEN-NYJ (1:20:00)
LAR-BAL (1:27:48)
TEN-LV (1:32:11)
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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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
Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 20min
Week 6 NFL Preview & Locks: 49ers-Buccaneers, Jared Goff vs. Patrick Mahomes + More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta touch on the Jaguars-Browns CB swap, the Ravens Trading Odafe Oweh and Giants HC Brian Daboll trolling the Eagles before previewing and giving their locks for every game of the week 6 NFL slate.
Intro (0:00)
Browns-Jaguars Swap CBs (0:17)
Ravens Trade Oweh to Chargers (4:35)
Brian Daboll Trolls Eagles (8:08)
W5 Locks Review (10:57)
DET-KC (11:42)
SF-TB (18:28)
SEA-JAX (24:10)
CHI-WAS (29:40)
BUF-ATL (35:56)
DAL-CAR (41:05)
NE-NO (44:56)
LAC-MIA (49:53)
CLE-PIT (54:27)
TEN-LV (59:26)
ARI-IND (1:01:11)
DEN-NYJ (1:04:23)
LAR-BAL (1:07:51)
CIN-GB (1:11:42)
W6 Locks Recap (1:15:37)
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
Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 11min
Week 6 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Broncos Become Contenders, Jaguars on the Rise, Cardinals Struggle
Mike Renner, Kyle Long, and JP Acosta discuss the Bengals trading for Joe Flacco and UNC canceling their Hulu series before unveiling their week 6 POWER TIERS. Then they finish off with a tier list of NFL food cities and an Eagles-Giants TNF preview.
Intro (0:00)
Bengals Trade for Joe Flacco (4:16)
Hulu Cancels UNC Series (6:57)
Power Tiers (18:38)
NFL Food City Tiers (47:21)
TNF Preview (1:03:59)
Kyle's Locks (1:06:52)
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
Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 20min
Week 5 Film Review: Jaguars Upend Chiefs, Justin Herbert Under Attack, Fixing Eagles Offensive Woes + More
Mike Renner, Kyle Long, and JP Acosta review the Chiefs-Jaguars Monday Night Football bonanza. Then they cut on the tape to hit the trenches, breakdown the plays and report on the rookies before finishing up with deeper week four insights upon further review.
Intro (0:00)
KC-JAX (0:11)
Trench Takes (18:57)
JPs Playbook (27:24)
Renner's Rookie Report (39:22)
Upon Further Review (48:05)
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
Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 41min
NFL Week 5 EVERY GAME Recap: Undefeated Bills & Eagles Fall, Buccaneers-Seahawks Barnburner + More
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Mike Renner and JP Acosta reveal the critical numbers that decided the winners and losers from each week five game.
Intro (0:00)
NE-BUF (2:06)
DEN-PHI (8:25)
TB-SEA (23:02)
MIA-CAR (30:54)
TEN-ARI (41:07)
WAS-LAC (48:57)
MIN-CLE (59:22)
DAL-NYJ (1:08:28)
HOU-BAL (1:15:09)
NYG-NO (1:21:46)
DET-CIN (1:28:58)
LV-IND (1:32:30)
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
Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 5min
Week 5 NFL Preview & Locks: Chiefs-Jaguars, Justin Herbert vs. Jayden Daniels + More
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Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 5 NFL slate.
Intro (0:00)
W4 Locks Review (0:35)
KC-JAX (2:55)
DEN-PHI (10:50)
WAS-LAC (18:56)
TB-SEA (25:10)
HOU-BAL (29:25)
LV-IND (33:47)
MIN-CLE (38:20)
NYG-NO (43:28)
MIA-CAR (47:01)
DAL-NYJ (48:33)
NE-BUF (52:05)
TEN-ARI (55:12)
DET-CIN (57:25)
W5 Locks Recap (1:01:10)
Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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
Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 12min
Week 5 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Ravens Plummet, Packers Stumble, Jaguars Rise
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Mike Renner and JP Acosta discuss the Browns benching Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel, and Lamar Jackson missing 2-3 weeks before unveiling their week 5 POWER TIERS. Then they finish off with a tier list of big play celebrations, and a 49ers-Rams TNF preview..
Intro (0:00)
Browns to Start Dillon Gabriel (2:27)
Lamar Jackson to Miss 2-3 Weeks (6:09)
Power Tiers (12:45)
Big Play Celebration Tiers (47:37)
TNF Preview (1:04:51)
Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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
Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 28min
Week 4 Film Review: Dolphins Hang On Against Jets, Broncos Demolish Bengals + More
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Mike Renner, Kyle Long, and JP Acosta review the MNF doubleheader. Then they cut on the tape to hit the trenches, breakdown the plays and report on the rookies before finishing up with deeper week four insights upon further review.
Intro (0:00)
Bad Bunny to Play Super Bowl (:50)
NYJ-MIA (4:28)
CIN-DEN (13:31)
Trench Takes (20:05)
JPs Playbook (28:20)
Renner's Rookie Report (53:26)
Fixing Eagles Offense (1:05:45)
Metlife Turf (1:13:20)
QB Rehab (1:19:11)
Kyle's Locks (1:24:34)
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
Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 45min
NFL Week 4 EVERY GAME Recap: Packers-Cowboys OT Thriller, Giants stun Chargers + More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta reveal the critical numbers that decided the winners and losers from each week four game.
Intro (0:00)
GB-DAL (0:53)
PHI-TB (12:19)
JAX-SF (21:28)
IND-LAR (30:28)
BAL-KC (39:57)
LAC-NYG (46:50)
CHI-LV (53:50)
MIN-PIT (1:03:33)
WAS-ATL (1:11:30)
CAR-NE (1:17:46)
CLE-DET (1:24:24)
TEN-HOU (1:26:46)
NO-BUF (1:32:49)
SEA-ARI (1:34:25)
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 BRAND NEW 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
Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 8min
Week 4 NFL Preview & Locks: Eagles-Buccaneers, Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson + More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 4 NFL slate.
Intro (0:00)
W3 Locks Review (0:15)
PHI-TB (1:09)
BAL-KC (6:32)
IND-LAR (11:04)
JAX-SF (16:11)
MIN-PIT (20:37)
WAS-ATL (25:30)
GB-DAL (30:12)
CIN-DEN (33:32)
NYJ-MIA (37:55)
CHI-LV (41:13)
CLE-DET (44:19)
TEN-HOU (47:38)
LAC-NYJ (51:30)
CAR-NE (54:18)
NO-BUF (1:00:56)
W4 Locks Recap (1:03:30)
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
