

Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast
CBS Sports, Football, NFL
Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by football analyst Mike Renner and writer/thinker JP Acosta. Together, the two bring a mix of analytics expertise and sharp cultural insight across 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball… 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 26, 2019 • 1h 20min
Ravens-Rams MNF Recap, Did Lamar lock up MVP? Jared Goff concerns (Football 11/26)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap the Ravens 45-6 victory over the Rams on Monday Night Football (1:15). The guys discuss another brilliant performance from Lamar Jackson and how he is currently transcending the NFL before analyzing Baltimore's chances if they meet New England again the in the postseason. The Pick Six Superfriends also take a look at the ugly effort from Los Angeles and how things have gone wrong for Sean McVay. Next, Andy Dalton is back as the Bengals starting quarterback as John Breech breaks down the move (29:15). Then, a lengthy conversation on QB uncertainty around the league, centered around Jared Goff and other teams that could be in bad spots at the position (42:00). 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

Nov 25, 2019 • 1h 8min
Ravens-Rams MNF Preview, Potential shakeups for Cowboys and Panthers (Football 11/25)
Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to preview Ravens vs Rams on Monday Night Football (3:00). The guys discuss how to slow Lamar Jackson and why Los Angeles' offense has taken such a step back before they decide on player props and pick the game. Then, Jason La Canfora joins the podcast to analyze what happens next in Dallas (30:15), why Carolina could be headed for change as well (39:00), Ryan Tannehill earning a payday this offseason and more on the 2020 QB market (51:00). 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

Nov 25, 2019 • 1h 50min
Week 12 NFL Recap, Analysis; 49ers Make Statement, Jerry Jones Unhappy (Football 11/25)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap all the Week 12 action from around the NFL. The guys discuss all 12 games on the Sunday slate including Packers-49ers, Cowboys-Patriots, Seahawks-Eagles, Panthers-Saints, Dolphins-Browns, Steelers-Bengals, Raiders-Jets, Jags-Titans, Broncos-Bills, Giants-Bears, Bucs-Falcons and Lions-Redskins. 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

Nov 22, 2019 • 59min
Week 12 Picks Against the Spread, Best Bets, Gambling Advice (Football 11/22)
Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco and R.J. White for Week 12 gambling advice, covering all 13 games on Sunday and Monday. The guys discuss Packers-49ers (5:10), Seahawks-Eagles (11:40), Raiders-Jets (17:30), Lions-Redskins (22:00), Jags-Titans (26:45), Steelers-Bengals (29:45), Cowboys-Patriots (34:15), Dolphins-Browns (41:45), Giants-Bears (44:00), Bucs-Falcons (45:30), Panthers-Saints (48:30), Broncos-Bills (51:00) and Ravens-Rams (53:20). 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

Nov 22, 2019 • 60min
Texans-Colts TNF Recap, Myles Garrett suspension upheld (Football 11/22)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to react to the Texans victory over the Colts on Thursday Night Football (2:00). The guys discuss poor coaching on both sides, how important the game was for the AFC Playoff Picture, T.Y. Hilton's struggles and more. Next, the Pick Six Superfriends analyze the NFL's decision to uphold Myles Garrett's suspension (25:00) before answering 5-star questions from Apple Podcasts (32:30). 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

Nov 21, 2019 • 35min
Colts-Texans TNF Preview (Football 11/21)
Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to preview Colts-Texans on Thursday Night Football. The guys discuss the impact this game will have on the AFC South race, how injuries could affect this matchup, what we'll see from Jacoby Brissett and Deshaun Watson, if we will see T.Y. Hilton and how Houston's backfield will operate before analyzing player props and picking the game. 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

Nov 21, 2019 • 50min
NFL Week 12 Fantasy/DFS Advice, Breakdown (Football 11/21)
Will Brinson is joined by Heath Cummings to analyze fantasy trends and storylines (4:45) and discuss DFS lineups (41:15) ahead of Week 12 of the NFL season. 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

Nov 20, 2019 • 1h 1min
Lamar Jackson leads Russell Wilson in MVP Race, 2020 Mock Draft: Tua slips from 1st (Football 11/20)
Will Brinson is joined by Brady Quinn and Ryan Wilson to discuss the MVP race and if Lamar Jackson or Russell Wilson is in a better position to win (1:45), why Tom Brady is frustrated with the Patriots' offense (14:15), Philip Rivers' future (19:45), Rob Gronkowski's future (29:45) and how Tua Tagovailoa's injury impacts the 2020 NFL Draft (34:15) before answering 5-star reviews from Apple Podcasts (46:15) 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

Nov 19, 2019 • 1h 13min
Chiefs-Chargers MNF Recap, Latest on Kaepernick, Biggest Overachievers/Underachievers (Football 11/19)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap the Chiefs victory over the Chargers on Monday Night Football (:30). The guys analyze Philip Rivers' struggles, if there should be concern in Kansas City and issues with the field in Mexico City. Next, the Pick Six Superfriends discuss Myles Garrett appealing his suspension (30:30), if Matt Nagy should be believed regarding Mitch Trubisky (33:00) and what the Panthers should do at QB (38:45), before dissecting the latest with Colin Kaepernick (45:00). Finally, who are the biggest overachieving and underachieving teams in the NFL this season (56:00)? 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

Nov 18, 2019 • 1h 8min
Chiefs-Chargers MNF Preview, Could Fangio be one-and-done in Denver? (Football 11/18)
Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to preview Chiefs vs. Chargers from Mexico City on Monday Night Football (3:30). The guys break down how the location could play a role in the outcome, how injuries might impact the game, Patrick Mahomes' improvement and Philip Rivers' regression before discussing player props and giving their picks. Then, Jason La Canfora joins the podcast (32:15) to discuss Vic Fangio's future in Denver (34:00), Marvin Lewis possibly getting back into the league as a head coach (45:30), Mitchell Trubisky's apparent benching (56:00) and details on the potential new CBA that would drastically change the league (58:00). 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


