Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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Trade Deadline Special, Jimmy G/Jay Ajayi On The Move, Zeke (Football 10/31) Oct 31, 2017

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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 latest update on Zeke Elliott.

Week 8 Recap, Seahawks/Texans Game Of The Year? (Football 10/30) Oct 30, 2017

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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 are the best team in the NFL, if the Saints are the best in the NFC South, and if Dirk Koetter's job could be in jeopardy in Tampa Bay. Nick, Pete and Jason discuss the Falcons escaping New York with a victory over the Jets, Case Keenum's performance in London as the Vikings defeated the Browns, and the Bengals one-point win over the Colts.

Travis Kelce Interview, Week 8 Picks (Football 10/27) Oct 26, 2017

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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, as the Eagles host the 49ers, big spreads in Bengals-Colts, Pats-Chargers, and another big rivalry as the Cowboys visit the Redskins. Then the guys cover who will cover primetime games highlighted by Steelers-Lions, and Broncos-Chiefs. Nick and Will are then joined by Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce (1:01:50), to discuss everything from stomaching hot chips, to Alex Smith and the Chiefs' great play this season, to some fun Andy Reid stories!

Leonard Fournette Interview, More Drama In Pittsburgh (Football 10/25) Oct 24, 2017

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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 best team in the AFC West, and more. Then, Jaguars rookie sensation Leonard Fournette joins the podcast (34:30) to talk about Jacksonville's solid start, if he still thinks the NFL is 'easy', him waving on the Steelers' Mike Mitchell for impact, his health and practicing against the Jags incredible defense.

Week 7 Recap, Zeke Plays And Dominates, NFL's Best Team? (Football 10/23) Oct 23, 2017

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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 recap, discussing if the Steelers are the best team in the NFL (24:51), where the Seahawks fit in that conversation (27:20), and if the Chargers can actually make noise in the AFC West (30:36). Of course the guys hit on the suffering Browns (37:48), the coaching effort in Buffalo (47:08), and a not-so-good 4-2 Dolphins team.

Week 7 Bets, Latest On Luck, Super Bowl Rematch (Football 10/20) Oct 19, 2017

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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), Bucs-Bills (29:30), the Aaron Rodgers-less Packers against the Saints (34:52), the Cowboys who will have Zeke Elliott visiting the 49ers (41:35), and Giants vs. Seahawks (47:00). The bets conclude with primetime games featuring a Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and Falcons, and divisional rivalry as the Eagles host the Redskins (55:28).

Matt Ryan is a system quarterback, Green Bay can survive without Aaron Rodgers, 'Hot Take or Just Right' Week 7 (Football 10/18) Oct 18, 2017

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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 including; Matt Ryan is a system quarterback, Green Bay can stay afloat without Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson will lead the NFL in touchdown passes at the end of the season, the Colts will win the AFC South, and more!

Week 6 Recap, Aaron Rodgers Goes Down, Romo/Kaepernick Options In Green Bay? (Football (10/16) Oct 16, 2017

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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 backup QB of their own (8:50), followed by discussion on the Steelers dealing the Chiefs their first loss of the season (14:03), the Raiders dropping 4 straight (18:30), what's wrong with the Falcons after blowing a 17-point halftime lead to the Dolphins (23:58), and early expectations for a New England-Atlanta Super Bowl rematch next week (28:11). Nick, Pete and Will then hit on the Saints surge (32:56), Adrian Peterson's impressive Arizona debut (37:52), whether to sell Redskins stock despite a win (40:44), and if the Ravens are dead (44:17).

Week 6 Picks, Big Spreads, Are Falcons Looking Ahead To Patriots? (Football 10/13) Oct 12, 2017

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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-Redskins (36:06) and Steelers-Chiefs (47:05). The podcast concludes with Nick, Will, Pete and Jason's best bets (1:01:14).

Adrian Peterson Traded, Browns QB Change, Best Team In NFC (Football 10/11) Oct 11, 2017

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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 picking in Panthers-Eagles set for Thursday night (15:04). Topics on this week's edition of 'Hot Take or Just Right' include; both the Cowboys and Raiders will miss the playoffs, the Jets will win their 4th straight game this week, and the Jags will win the AFC South.

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