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Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by 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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Week 6 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Broncos Become Contenders, Jaguars on the Rise, Cardinals Struggle 08.10.2025 1:07:24

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)...

Week 5 Film Review: Jaguars Upend Chiefs, Justin Herbert Under Attack, Fixing Eagles Offensive Woes + More 07.10.2025 1:16:39

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...

NFL Week 5 EVERY GAME Recap: Undefeated Bills & Eagles Fall, Buccaneers-Seahawks Barnburner + More 06.10.2025 1:37:27

Subscribe to our BRAND NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile 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 (...

Week 5 NFL Preview & Locks: Chiefs-Jaguars, Justin Herbert vs. Jayden Daniels + More 02.10.2025 1:02:08

Subscribe to our BRAND NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile 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)...

Week 5 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Ravens Plummet, Packers Stumble, Jaguars Rise 01.10.2025 1:08:27

Subscribe to our BRAND NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile 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...

Week 4 Film Review: Dolphins Hang On Against Jets, Broncos Demolish Bengals + More 30.09.2025 1:24:14

Subscribe to our BRAND NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile 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) Trenc...

NFL Week 4 EVERY GAME Recap: Packers-Cowboys OT Thriller, Giants stun Chargers + More 29.09.2025 1:42:10

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...

Week 4 NFL Preview & Locks: Eagles-Buccaneers, Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson + More 25.09.2025 1:04:41

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...

Week 4 NFL Power Ranking Tiers: Lions Back on Top, Cowboys Missing defense, Raiders Missing Offense 24.09.2025 1:20:55

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 Brown...

Week 3 Film Review: Lions Run Over Ravens, Vikings Defensive Shape-Shifting + More 23.09.2025 59:43

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)...

Winners & Losers for EVERY Week 3 Game: Eagles Kick-Block Comeback, Chargers Top Broncos + More 22.09.2025 1:28:41

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...

Week 3 NFL Preview & Locks: Lions-Ravens, Jalen Hurts vs. Matt Stafford + More 19.09.2025 1:05:08

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)...

Week 3 NFL Power Rankings Tiers: Ravens Reign, Jets Talent-starved, Bengals, Vikings on Backups 17.09.2025 1:05:29

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)...

Week 2 Film Review: Bucs Edge Texans, Chargers Stifle Raiders, Tush Push Evolution + More 16.09.2025 1:22:44

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...

Winners & Losers for EVERY Week 2 Game: Eagles Send Chiefs to 0-2, Colts Nip Broncos, Goff Goes Off 15.09.2025 1:33:58

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 fo...

Week 2 NFL Preview & Locks: Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl Rematch, Mayfield vs. Stroud + More 12.09.2025 1:05:15

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) P...

Week 2 POWER TIERS: Packers Super Bowl Favorites, Chiefs Slip, Dolphins Plummet 10.09.2025 1:10:42

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) Powe...

Week 1 Film Review: Vikings Stun Bears in 4th Quarter, Rookie Report, JP's Playbook + More 09.09.2025 1:14:09

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 t...

Winners & Losers for EVERY Week 1 Game: Bills stun Ravens, Jags Run On Panthers, Packers Smash Lions 08.09.2025 1:47:53

Mike Renner and JP Acosta reveal the critical numbers that decided the winners and losers from each week one game. BAL-BUF (1:00) HOU-LAR (11:28) PIT-NYJ (19:27) TB-ATL (24:55) MIA-IND (34:37) LV-NE (40:18) CAR-JAX (46:50) CIN-CLE (54:04) SF-SEA (1:00:14) ARI-NO (1:07:07) DET-GB (1:10:52) NYG-WAS (1:16:07) TEN-DEN (1:22:08) KC-LAC (1:26:52) DAL-PHI (1:37:15) Pushing the Pile is available for free...

Week 1 NFL Preview & Locks: Ravens-Bills, Pat Mahomes vs. Justin Herbert + More 04.09.2025 1:24:00

FOOTBALL IS BACK! Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview and give their locks for every game of the week 1 NFL slate. Intro (0:00) Locks (2:03) PHI-DAL (2:57) KC-LAC (9:52) NYG-WAS (13:50) CAR-JAX (18:12) PIT-NYJ (25:47) LV-NE (31:47) ARI-NO (36:30) CIN-CLE (39:24) MIA-IND (44:45) TB-ATL (48:57) TEN-DEN (53:07) SF-SEA (56:13) DET-GB (1:00:03) Nic Bonitto Extension (1:056:15) HOU-LAR (1:06:54) BAL-BUF...

Week 1 ROSTER TIERS (Non-QB): NFC Domination with the Eagles Still on Top 03.09.2025 1:05:09

Mike Renner, Kyle Long and JP Acosta sit on the eve of football season to talk about Buccaneers RT Luke Goedeke's huge extension and the fancy new gold shields for NFL award winners. Then they rank all the teams into POWER TIERS for week 1 and discuss the cool and smart things to say while watching football with your friends and family. NFL Award Winners to Wear Gold Shields (3:40) Buc's RT Goedek...

2025 NFL BOLD PREDICTIONS: Giants win the East, Return of the 1k Yard RB, Jags Light It Up 02.09.2025 54:30

Mike Renner, Kyle Long and JP Acosta gather before the 2025 NFL season kicks off to talk about Bill Belichick's disastrous UNC debut and Micah Parsons back injury. Then they give out their 2025 BOLD PREDICTIONS for the season before grading some friends' predictions and revisiting their predictions from last year. Intro (0:00) Belichick Bombs UNC Debut (0:40) Arch Manning Expectations (5:20) Micah...

🚨Micah Parsons TRADED to Packers by Cowboys, signs 4-year deal🚨 28.08.2025 10:36

Mike Renner and JP Acosta hop on the air to break down the BLOCKBUSTER trade that sends elite pass rusher Micah Parsons from the Cowboys to the Packers. Did the Cowboys get enough for their star? Are the Packers now Super Bowl contenders? Is Mike going to immediately go buy a Parsons jersey? Find out! Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and w...

NFL Awards Predictions: Lamar Jackson's 3rd MVP, Unanimous DROY and the Trash Talker of the Year 28.08.2025 1:20:24

Mike Renner, Kyle Long and JP Acosta discuss Kyle Hamilton's MASSIVE contract, and Rashee Rice's 6-game suspension. Then they hand out all of the NFL awards before the season even begins and throw in some of their own awards just for fun. Intro (0:00) Kyle Hamilton Extension (3:50) Rashee Rice Suspension (8:10) NFL Awards (12:05) The Pushy Awards (50:05) College Football to Watch (1:16:33) Pushing...

The ULTIMATE Super Bowl Contender Tiers: Who's Most Likely To Hoist the Lombardi Trophy 27.08.2025 56:41

Mike Renner, Kyle Long and JP Acosta break down the action of cutdown day, discuss the Adam Thielen trade, and unravel the Micah Parsons to the Packer rumor. Then, they rank the teams most likely to win the 2025 Super Bowl by tiers. Cutdown Day (2:25) Adam Thielen Traded to Vikings (9:56) Micah Parsons Packers Rumor (12:30) Top 5 Picks (18:50) Sub .500 (24:17) Purgatory (30:05) Playoffs (36:57) Co...