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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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 24min
Week 4 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Lions Back on Top, Cowboys Missing defense, Raiders Missing Offense
Mike Renner, Kyle Long and JP Acosta discuss Jaxson Dart starting, the Texans releasing C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and the Titans changing play callers before unveiling their POWER TIERS. Then they finish off with a tier list of franchise QBs, TNF preview and Kyle's locks for the week.
Intro (0:00)
Giants to Start Jaxson Dart (0:52)
Texans Release C.J. Garnder-Johnson (9:25)
Jets Trade for Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (11:59)
Titans Brian Callahan Relinquishes Play Calling (14:37)
Power Tiers (18:27)
Franchise QB Tiers (51:55)
TNF Preview (1:18:55)
Kyle's Locks (1:20:21)
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/@NFLonCBS
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Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong,
@acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile
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Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 4min
Week 3 Film Review: Lions Run Over Ravens, Vikings Defensive Shape-Shifting + More
Mike Renner, Kyle Long, and JP Acosta review the high-scoring Lions-Ravens MNF game. Then they cut on the tape to hit the trenches, breakdown the plays and report on the rookies before finishing up with deeper week three insights upon further review.
Intro (0:00)
DET-BAL (0:21)
Trench Takes (10:14)
JPs Playbook (23:36)
Renner's Rookie Report (36:23)
Bears Offense? (44:16)
AFC is Wild West (49:46)
Mobile QBs (53:40)
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/@NFLonCBS
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 22, 2025 • 1h 32min
Winners & Losers for EVERY Week 3 Game: Eagles Kick-Block Comeback, Chargers Top Broncos + More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta reveal the critical numbers that decided the winners and losers from each week three game.
Intro (0:00)
LAR-PHI (1:43)
DEN-LAC (10:01)
NYJ-TB (18:47)
HOU-JAX (24:00)
GB-CLE (31:50)
ARI-SF (39:00)
LV-WAS (49:40)
KC-NYG (57:59)
CIN-MIN (1:04:16)
DAL-CHI (1:08:18)
IND-TEN (1:12:49)
PIT-NE (1:17:04)
NO-SEA (1:22:20)
ATL-CAR (1:24:43)
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/@NFLonCBS
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 19, 2025 • 1h 8min
Week 3 NFL Preview & Locks: Lions-Ravens, Jalen Hurts vs. Matt Stafford + More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 3 NFL slate.
Intro (0:00)
TNF Recap (0:21)
W2 Locks (8:36)
DET-BAL (10:25)
LAR-PHI (14:45)
DEN-LAC (20:45)
LV-WAS (24:47)
HOU-JAX (28:37)
ARI-SF (33:17)
ATL-CAR (37:43)
DAL-CHI (40:10)
CIN-MIN (43:50)
PIT-NE (46:48)
IND-TEN (50:27)
NYJ-TB (52:15)
NO-SEA (55:47)
KC-NYG (57:47)
GB-CLE (1:00:45)
Locks Recap (1:03:20)
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/@NFLonCBS
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 17, 2025 • 1h 9min
Week 3 NFL Power Rankings Tiers: Ravens Reign, Jets Talent-starved, Bengals, Vikings on Backups
Mike Renner, Kyle Long and JP Acosta discuss Calijah Kancey's injury, Arron Jones hitting the IR and the Bengals signing more QBs before unveiling their POWER TIERS. Then they finish off with a tier list of the NFL cities with the best nightlife, TNF preview and Kyle's locks for the week.
Intro (0:00)
Calijah Kancey Injury (1:06)
Aaron Jones to IR (4:37)
Bengals Sign QBs (9:15)
Power Tiers (13:15)
Right Tier (31:15)
Wrong Tier (34:10)
NFL City Nightlife Tiers (39:14)
TNF Preview (1:02:52)
Kyle's Locks (1:05:06)
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/@NFLonCBS
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 16, 2025 • 1h 27min
Week 2 Film Review: Bucs Edge Texans, Chargers Stifle Raiders, Tush Push Evolution + More
Mike Renner, Kyle Long, JP Acosta and guest host Ben DiNucci review the Monday Night Football 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 two insights upon further review.
Intro (0:00)
Buccaneers-Texans (1:06)
Chargers-Raiders (13:18)
Trench Takes (26:53)
JP's Playbook (40:53)
Renner's Rookie Report (54:23)
Upon Further Review (1:04:50)
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/@NFLonCBS
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 15, 2025 • 1h 37min
Winners & Losers for EVERY Week 2 Game: Eagles Send Chiefs to 0-2, Colts Nip Broncos, Goff Goes Off
Mike Renner and JP Acosta reveal the critical numbers that decided the winners and losers from each week two game.
Intro (0:00)
Joe Burrow Turf Toe (2:27)
JAX-CIN (4:40)
NYG-DAL (13:18)
PHI-KC (20:51)
DEN-IND (28:43)
SEA-PIT (37:13)
NE-MIA (45:53)
ATL-MIN (50:27)
CHI-DET (58:54)
CLE-BAL (1:05:44)
LAR-TEN (1:10:29)
BUF-NYJ (1:14:42)
CAR-ARI (1:18:00)
SF-NO (1:26:24)
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/@NFLonCBS
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 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
Week 2 NFL Preview & Locks: Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl Rematch, Mayfield vs. Stroud + More
Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 2 NFL slate.
Intro (0:00)
TNF Recap (0:57)
W1 Locks (8:28)
PHI-KC (11:02)
TB-HOU (15:26)
LAC-LV (18:24)
ATL-MIN (21:53)
JAX-CIN (26:40)
DEN-IND (30:15)
SEA-PIT (33:46)
CHI-DET (38:08)
CLE-BAL (42:44)
LAR-TEN (46:15)
BUF-NYJ (49:40)
NYG-DAL (52:28)
CAR-ARI (56:06)
SF-NO (58:44)
NE-MIA (1:01:20)
Locks Recap (1:04:32)
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/@NFLonCBS
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 10, 2025 • 1h 14min
Week 2 POWER TIERS: Packers Super Bowl Favorites, Chiefs Slip, Dolphins Plummet
Mike Renner, Kyle Long and JP Acosta discuss the Packers extending Christian Watson, Steelers signing Jabrill Peppers and Eagles Trading for Tank Bigsby before discussing their POWER TIERS. Then they finish off with a tier list of the most entertaining QBs, TNF preview and Kyle's locks for the week.
Intro (0:00)
Brian Callahan Catch (:37)
Christian Watson, Jabrill Peppers, Tank Bigsby (10:30)
Power Tiers (17:46)
Right Tier (38:06)
Wrong Tier (42:20)
C-BLOCK
QB Entertainment Tiers (50:55)
TNF Preview (1:04:35)
Kyle's Locks (1:08:40)
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/@NFLonCBS
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 9, 2025 • 1h 19min
Week 1 Film Review: Vikings Stun Bears in 4th Quarter, Rookie Report, JP's Playbook + More
Mike Renner, Kyle Long and JP Acosta review a wild Monday Night Football 4th quarter comeback. Then they cut on the tape to hit the trenches, breakdown the plays and report on the rookies before finishing up with deeper week one insights upon further review.
Intro (0:00)
MNF Review (0:27)
Trench Takes (20:27)
JPs Playbook (24:15)
Renner's Rookie Report (33:49)
Upon Further Review (44:09)
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/@NFLonCBS
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
