Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora recap everything you need to know from Week 11 in the NFL. First, Will and JLC hit on the Nathan Peterman debacle in Buffalo, what to make of the AFC West, Brett Hundley's struggles in Green Bay and the Jaguars being a pretender due to their quarterback play. Nick and Pete join Will to discuss Kirk Cousins, Andy Reid losing!? off the bye,...

Will Brinson, Jason La Canfora, Pete Prisco and Nick Kostos link up for the Week 11 picks pod! First, Will and Jason discuss what's going on in Buffalo with the benching of quarterback Tyrod Taylor, and the latest on Jerry Jones vs. the NFL, while getting JLC's "Satanic Voice Bet of the Week." Then, Will is joined by Pete and Nick to make their picks across the league in Week 11, including 'Andy R...

Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora compare Jay Cutler and Colin Kaepernick and contemplate if Carolina can contend. Then it's 'Hot Take or Just Right' featuring questions like; are the Giants the worst team in the NFL, is Blake Bortles good enough to win a Super Bowl, without Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott is simply average, and much more! Then, Will is joined by Panthers TE Greg Olsen...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora break down Week 10 action across the NFL. First, Nick and Pete analyze an embarrassing Giants' loss and what it means for the future or lack thereof of Ben McAdoo in New York. Then, they discuss the Saints identity shift and how it has paid dividends for the NFC South leader, and a bad offensive line performance by Dallas in the Zeke-less Cowboys' loss...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson, and Jason La Canfora link up for another week of picks against the spread. First, Nick, Will and Jason give yet another update on Ezekiel Elliott and we finally might have a lasting decision (maybe). They also discuss Timmy Jernigan's contract extension with the Eagles, and Martellus Bennett re-joining the Pats. Then, JLC and Pete swap spots for weekly wager...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora discuss if the Packers should consider signing Colin Kaepernick, who will claim Wild Card spots in the AFC, and generate some headlines. Then this week's edition of 'Hot Take or Just Right' which morphs into 'Clicks or Giggles' as Nick, Pete, Will, and Jason answer if Blake Bortles is the best QB in the AFC South, if Jared Goff will go do...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora discuss Zeke Elliott's impact in the Cowboys victory over the Chiefs, the Falcons missed opportunities and Cam Newton on the ground as the Panthers improve to 6-3, and an impressive Redskins performance in Seattle. The guys also cover dominating offensive outputs by the Eagles against the Broncos, and Rams against the Giants. Nick, Pete,...

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora link up for their weekly picks against the spread, starting with analysis of the Eagles hosting new starter, Brock Osweiler, and the Broncos, two teams coming off the bye as the Rams visit the Giants, and an NFC South battle of teams trending in opposite directions, as the Bucs take on the Saints. The bets continue on Bengals-Jags, Falcon...

Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora react to some huge moves across the NFL in advance of a typically quiet trade deadline, including an extensive breakdown on the 49ers acquiring quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo from the Patriots. The guys also discuss the Dolphins dealing RB Jay Ajayi to the Eagles, the Seahawks boosting their offensive line with the acquisition of Duane Brown, and the lat...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora recap everything from across the NFL in Week 8, including potentially the game of the year as the Seahawks and Texans traded blows in a back-and-forth affair, the Cowboys division win over the Redskins, the Patriots improving to 6-2, and some seemingly legitimate competition in the AFC East as the Bills keep winning. The guys then address if the Eagles...

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora make their Week 8 picks against the spread. They issue their bets on a doozy of a London game featuring the Vikings and Browns, followed by analysis on the surging Saints vs. the Bears, the struggling Falcons vs. the Jets, and an NFC South battle between the Panthers and Bucs. The wagers continue on the team with the league's best record,...

Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora discuss the continuing drama in Pittsburgh involving WR Martavis Bryant (3:36) and Vontaze Burfict not being suspended (8:33). Then the guys are joined by Nick Kostos and Pete Prisco for this week's edition of 'Hot Take or Just Right' (13:17) and answer if Carson Wentz is a legitimate MVP candidate, if the Dolphins will make the postseason, if the Chargers are the...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora break down everything that happened in Week 7 across the NFL, including a dominating effort from Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys (3:59), the Saints winning their fourth straight against the Aaron Rodgers-less Packers (9:44), the Panthers struggling offense (13:17), and the Jaguars imposing defense (19:37). The guys continue their r...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora make their Week 7 picks against the spread, while discussing DeShone Kizer back as the Browns starting QB (7:18), the latest on Andrew Luck, as the Colts prepare to face the Jaguars (11:52), and a typically hard-fought AFC North battle between the Steelers and Bengals (20:07). The conversation and wagers continue on Ravens-Vikings (24:37)...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Will Brinson discuss Raiders-Chiefs set for Thursday night and if new acquisition Navorro Bowman can make an impact for Oakland, and reflect on Marcus Mariota's performance on Monday Night Football. The guys are then joined by Jason La Canfora for this week's edition of 'Hot Take or Just Right'. Pete and Jason assign 'hot take' or 'just right' to Nick and Will's topics...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Will Brinson have you covered with a Week 6 recap, including an extensive conversation concerning the injury to one of the league's biggest stars, Aaron Rodgers (1:50), and potential replacement options at QB in Green Bay, with names like Tony Romo and Colin Kaepernick in the mix (3:30). The guys then give credit to the Vikings for a solid win over the Packers with a b...

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora have you covered with their Week 6 gambling picks against the spread, and the episode even starts with a baseball bet (1:09). Football wagers start with big lines in Browns-Texans (9:59), Pats-Jets (13:56), and Dolphins-Falcons (19:43). The guys continue to give their thoughts on Lions-Saints (24:07), Packers-Vikings (26:48), 49ers-Redski...

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora cover plenty of football, but start by talking futbol, and the United States' embarrassing failure to make the World Cup (1:10). Gridiron chat follows as the guys discuss the Adrian Peterson trade to the Cardinals (5:30), the Browns naming Kevin Hogan their Week 6 starting QB (6:44), what to make of Tom Brady's reported injury (14:40), and who they are...

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora discuss everything Week 5 in the NFL had to offer, including a 5-pick performance by Big Ben against Jacksonville (1:31), another thrilling Packers-Cowboys affair and continued Aaron Rodgers' heroics (5:24), the Giants dropping to 0-5 and losing Odell Beckham Jr. (9:40), and the Rams falling short against Seattle (13:37). The guys also co...

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora issue their Week 5 picks against the spread. They discuss a winless affair between the Giants and Chargers (4:29), another hapless battle featuring the Jets and Browns (12:04), and the now Super Bowl favorite Steelers, facing the Jaguars (14:57). The conversation and bets continue on Carolina and controversial Cam against the Lions (28:59...

Nick Kostos and Will Brinson start by discussing video game football. Find out which host dominated the other in Madden (3:00). Next, the guys discuss a wild finish and bad beat on Monday Night Football (4:45), if the Redskins can contend for the playoffs (11:43), and conclude their conversation, by reflecting on the life and career of Tom Petty, specifically his halftime performance at Super Bowl...

Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora recap all you need to know from Week 4 in the NFL. The guys discuss the 0-4 Browns potentially cleaning house again at the end of the season (4:27), if the Patriots should consider trading backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for defensive help (5:35), and the Panthers impressive victory over New England (10:56). They also break down standout perfor...

A four-man betting special on this edition, as Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora give their Week 4 picks. Listen for betting advice on another London tilt between the Saints and Dolphins (4:17), if Cam can keep it close vs. the Patriots (8:40), whether the Rams are for real heading into their matchup against the Cowboys (10:30), and how in the world to approach Jags-Jets...

Nick Kostos and Will Brinson discuss Andrew Luck still not practicing (10:33), and Justin Timberlake possibly performing at the Super Bowl (11:38). Then, Nick is joined by Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora for another edition of Hot Take or Just Right. The guys assign 'hot take' or 'just right' to questions including: if the Rams are the best team in the NFC West (18:25), if the Colts should trade...

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Pete Prisco start this episode highlighting the increased quality of play and entertainment value across the league in Week 3 (:39). The guys ask if the Falcons are the best team in football (7:25), if the Bengals are done (11:29), and if Ben McAdoo is on the hot seat (14:35). Next, analysis on the Patriots surviving a scare (27:41) and Pittsburgh's early struggles (3...