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 3, 2025 • 1h 38min
NFL Week 9 Recap For EVERY GAME: Bills Outlast Chiefs, Bears Win Thriller, Jayden Daniels Injured
Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap every NFL game from Sunday of Week 9! They also give their winners and losers from each result.
(00:00) Intro
(00:38) Jayden Daniels Leaves SNF With Elbow Injury
(2:44) Chiefs 21, Bills 28
(10:18) Bears 47, Bengals 42
(22:42) Colts 20, Steelers 27
(31:10) Vikings 27, Lions 24
(37:01) Panthers 16, Packers 13
(44:39) Broncos 18, Texans 15
(50:28) Jaguars 30, Raiders 29 (OT)
(59:20) Seahawks 38, Commanders 14
(1:10:33) Falcons 23, Patriots 24
(1:17:15) Chargers 27, Titans 20
(1:20:36) 49ers 34, Giants 24
(1:27:49) Saints 10, Rams 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.
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Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 2min
Week 9 NFL Preview & Picks: Chiefs vs. Bills Mega Matchup, Broncos-Texans, Colts-Steelers & more!
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 9 NFL slate.
(2:30) Chiefs-Bills
(9:05) Broncos-Texans
(14:15) Colts-Steelers
(18:30) Vikings-Lions
(22:50) Cardinals-Cowboys
(28:00) Seahawks-Commanders
(32:30) Falcons-Patriots
(37:15) 49ers-Giants
(41:40) Bears-Bengals
(46:00) Jaguars-Raiders
(49:20) Chargers-Titans
(51:15) Panthers-Packers
(55:15) Saints-Rams
(58:00) 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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Oct 29, 2025 • 56min
Week 9 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Colts Keep Rolling, Chargers Still Have Hope + Trade Deadline Primer
Mike Renner and JP Acosta discuss the Patriots trading Kyle Dugger and Keion White, the Saints benching Spencer Rattler for Tyler Shough, and Carson Wentz's season-ending surgery before unveiling their week 9 POWER TIERS. Then they finish off with a trade deadline primer and a Ravens Dolphins TNF preview.
Intro (0:00)
Patriots Trade Dugger, White (1:30)
Saints Bench Rattler for Shough (7:58)
Carson Wentz Season-Ending Surgery (10:45)
Power Tiers (13:49)
Trade Deadline Primer (31:09)
TNF Preview (49:50)
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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Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 45min
Week 8 Film Review: Chiefs Crush Shorthanded Commanders, Rise of the 6th OL + More
Mike Renner, Kyle Long, and JP Acosta review the Commanders-Chiefs Monday Night Matchup that started slow and ended with an avalanche. Then they cut on the tape to hit the trenches, breakdown the plays and report on the draft prospects before finishing up with midseason NFL awards.
Intro (0:00)
Kyle Announcement (0:30)
Commanders @ Chiefs (3:15)
Trench Takes (20:49)
JPs Playbook (30:06)
Renner's Prospect Report (44:26)
Midseason NFL Awards (1:11:57)
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 27, 2025 • 1h 19min
NFL Week 8 EVERY GAME Recap: Packers-Steelers, Broncos Crush Cowboys, Jets Finally Win
Mike Renner and JP Acosta reveal the critical numbers that decided the winners and losers from each week eight game.
Intro (0:00)
Packers @ Steelers (3:30)
Cowboys @ Broncos (11:08)
Jets @ Bengals (18:50)
Bears @ Ravens (26:23)
49ers @ Texans (35:44)
Browns @ Patriots (40:54)
Giants @ Eagles (46:36)
Titans @ Colts (54:43)
Buccaneers @ Saints (1:01:11)
Bills @ Panthers (1:07:26)
Dolphins @ Falcons (1:11:56)
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 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
Week 8 NFL Preview & Locks: Cowboys-Broncos, Aaron Rodgers vs. Jordan Love + More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 8 NFL slate.
Intro (0:00)
W7 Locks Review (1:45)
Packers @ Steelers (2:15)
Cowboys @ Broncos (8:39)
49ers @ Texans (14:50)
Commanders @ Chiefs (19:17)
Buccaneers @ Saints (22:44)
Bears @ Ravens (27:13)
Jets @ Bengals (32:39)
Browns @ Patriots (36:00)
Giants @ Eagles (40:28)
Bills @ Panthers (45:33)
Dolphins @ Falcons (50:43)
Titans @ Colts (53:39)
W8 Locks Recap (57:11)
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
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 22, 2025 • 1h 20min
Week 8 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Chiefs Back on Top, How are the 49ers Above .500, Raiders Full Rebuild
Mike Renner, Kyle Long, and JP Acosta discuss Brandon Graham coming out of retirement, Dre Greenlaw's suspension, and Jets owner Woody Johnson dragging Justin Fields before unveiling their week 8 POWER TIERS. Then they finish off with a tier list of Defensive Player of the Year candidates and a Vikings-Chargers TNF preview.
Intro (0:00)
Brandon Graham Unretires (0:43)
Dre Greenlaw Suspended (3:46)
Jets Owner Drags Fields (7:57)
Power Tiers (14:06)
DPOY Candidate Tiers (53:18)
TNF Preview (1:11:00)
Kyle's Locks (1:14:03)
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 21, 2025 • 1h 25min
Week 7 Film Review: Lions Run Away from Buccaneers, Seahawks Handle Texans + More
Mike Renner, Kyle Long, and JP Acosta review the excellent Monday Night Football Doubleheader. Then they cut on the tape to hit the trenches, breakdown the plays and report on the draft prospects before finishing up with deeper week seven insights upon further review.
Intro (0:00)
Buccaneers @ Lions (1:39)
Texans @ Seahawks (11:15)
Trench Takes (23:40)
JPs Playbook (32:55)
Renner's Prospect Report (42:00)
Upon Further Review (1:01:40)
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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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 37min
NFL Week 7 EVERY GAME Recap: Falcons-49ers, Colts Roll Chargers, Broncos Comeback Late vs. Giants
Mike Renner and JP Acosta reveal the critical numbers that decided the winners and losers from each week seven game.
Intro (0:00)
Falcons @ 49ers (0:50)
Giants @ Broncos (16:01)
Colts @ Chargers (26:56)
Packers @ Cardinals (34:42)
Eagles @ Vikings (41:31)
Saints @ Bears (48:52)
Rams @ Jaguars (57:14)
Commanders @ Cowboys (1:04:10)
Panthers @ Jets (1:13:24)
Patriots @ Titans (1:17:27)
Dolphins @ Browns (1:22:53)
Raiders @ Chiefs (1:28:10)
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."
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 16, 2025 • 1h 24min
Week 7 NFL Preview & Locks: Buccaneers-Lions, Bijan Robinson vs. Christian McCaffrey + More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 7 NFL slate.
Intro (0:00)
PFF Grades on TV (2:40)
W6 Locks Review (9:43)
Buccaneers @ Lions (11:14)
Texans @ Seahawks (18:19)
Falcons @ 49ers (23:58)
Rams @ Jaguars (33:53)
Eagles @ Vikings (40:36)
Colts @ Chargers (46:37)
Commanders @ Cowboys (50:50)
Panthers @ Jets (54:07)
Dolphins @ Browns (59:10)
Saints @ Bears (1:03:02)
Packers @ Cardinals (1:08:03)
Patriots @ Titans (1:10:55)
Giants @ Broncos (1:14:24)
Raiders @ Chiefs (1:18:29)
W7 Locks Recap (1:20:07)
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
