

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 18, 2019 • 1h 46min
Week 11 NFL Recap, Analysis; Lamar for MVP, Trubisky benched? (Football 11/18)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap all the Week 11 action from around the NFL. The guys discuss all 12 games on the Sunday slate including Texans-Ravens (2:50), Patriots-Eagles (19:10), Bears-Rams (29:45), Broncos-Vikings (40:15), Cardinals-49ers (46:00), Cowboys-Lions (58:00), Jags-Colts (1:05:15), Falcons-Panthers (1:15:30), Saints-Bucs (1:20:15), Bills-Dolphins (1:26:45), Jets-Redskins (1:33:00) and Raiders-Bengals (1:39:15). 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 15, 2019 • 29min
Myles Garrett SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY - Emergency Podcast (Football 11/15)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to react to Myles Garrett being indefinitely suspended by the NFL. The guys further breakdown the incident at the end of Thursday night's Browns-Steelers game, discuss whether the punishment was fair, if Freddie Kitchens has control of Cleveland and whether Mason Rudolph should have faced ramifications for his role in everything.Note: This podcast was recorded immediately after news of Garrett's suspension. There are now reporters Mason Rudolph could be suspended. 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 15, 2019 • 1h 7min
Week 11 Picks Against the Spread, Best Bets, Gambling Advice (Football 11/15)
Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco and R.J. White for Week 11 gambling advice, covering all 13 games on Sunday and Monday. The guys discuss Texans-Ravens (5:00), Chiefs-Chargers (10:50), Jags-Colts (14:20), Bears-Rams (21:20), Saints-Bucs (26:45), Dolphins-Bills (29:50), Pats-Eagles (42:10), Cowboys-Lions (46:20), Falcons-Panthers (47:10), Broncos-Vikings (51:30), Jets-Redskins (53:30), Cardinals-49ers (57:00) and Bengals-Raiders (59:15). 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 15, 2019 • 1h 14min
Myles Garrett LOSES IT on Mason Rudolph, Browns-Steelers TNF Recap (Football 11/15)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to react to a crazy ending between the Browns and Steelers as Myles Garrett swung his helmet and hit Mason Rudolph in the head as part of a wild sequence that will surely result in suspensions (1:15). The guys also recap Cleveland's 21-7 victory over Pittsburgh and how it was overshadowed by what happened late (18:00). Next, the Pick Six Superfriends discuss Colin Kaepernick's workout (35:30) and progress on a new CBA (52:00), before answering your 5-star Apple Podcast questions (57:30). 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 14, 2019 • 35min
Steelers-Browns TNF Preview, Can Pittsburgh/Cleveland continue momentum? (Football 11/14)
Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to preview Steelers-Browns on Thursday Night Football. The guys discuss the possible playoff pushes these teams could make, James Conner's availability, Pittsburgh's impressive defense led by Minkah Fitzpatrick and why Cleveland hasn't fully clicked offensively 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 14, 2019 • 59min
NFL Week 11 Fantasy/DFS Advice, Breakdown (Football 11/14)
Will Brinson is joined by Heath Cummings and Bryant McFadden to analyze fantasy trends and storylines (1:00) and discuss DFS lineups (44:00) ahead of Week 11 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 13, 2019 • 1h 16min
Legitimate Super Bowl Contenders, Did Joe Burrow secure #1 overall pick? (Football 11/13)
Will Brinson is joined by Brady Quinn and Ryan Wilson to discuss the 49ers aggressive approach at the end of Monday Night Football (2:30) and which teams are legitimate Super Bowl contenders (13:30). The guys also analyze how the Top 10 of the 2018 Draft would go if teams could pick again (38:30), take a look at Ryan's 2020 NFL Mock Draft (48:30) and answer 5-star questions from Apple Podcasts (1:00:00). 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 12, 2019 • 1h 15min
Seahawks-49ers MNF Recap, Top 5 Most Exciting Players in the NFL (Football 11/12)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap the Seahawks thrilling overtime victory over the 49ers on Monday Night Football (2:00). The guys discuss late-game decision-making, a lack of confidence in Jimmy Garoppolo, Russell Wilson strengthening his MVP candidacy, continued poor officiating and more as Seattle handed San Francisco their first loss of the season. Then, the guys recap news around the league (40:30) including Dwayne Haskins being named the Redskins starter for the remainder of the year, Ryan Fitzpatrick sticking around as the Dolphins starter, the Colts hope to get Jacoby Brissett back and a non-update on Matthew Stafford's injury. If you were to re-pick the 2018 NFL Draft, what would the top 10 look like (53:30)? Finally, the Pick Six Superfriends break down their Top 5 Most Exciting Players in the NFL (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

Nov 11, 2019 • 1h 10min
Seahawks-49ers MNF Preview, Lamar Jackson is the real deal (Football 11/11)
Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to preview Seahawks vs 49ers on Monday Night Football (1:00). The guys discuss the current state of this rivalry, how injuries could impact the game, belief in Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson's MVP campaign. Then, Jason La Canfora joins the podcast to analyze Lamar Jackson's continued dominance (33:00), the Jets and Browns not being sold on their head coaches (42:30), Cam Newton's future in Carolina (53:00) and Jeff Bezos' interest in purchasing an NFL team (1:05:30). 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 11, 2019 • 1h 25min
Week 10 NFL Recap, Analysis; Kirk Cousins wins in primetime (Football 11/11)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap all the Week 10 action from around the NFL. The guys discuss all 11 games on the Sunday slate including Vikings-Cowboys (1:30), Chiefs-Titans (14:40), Ravens-Bengals (25:30), Bills-Browns (31:55), Lions-Bears (42:30), Panthers-Packers (47:00), Falcons-Saints (54:45), Dolphins-Colts (58:45), Rams-Steelers (1:05:45), Cardinals-Bucs (1:14:30) and Giants-Jets (1:20:00). 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


