Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Monday QB Talk: Baker Mayfield goes off, Backup QB BONANZA, another Commanders Comeback + More | PTP Dec 30, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner and Kyle Long break down the quarterback performances from Week 17 and name a QB of the week. Then Jonathan Jones joins the show to explain Deshaun Watson's contract restructure and Kyle wonders why so many coaches fail at game management.

Intro (0:00)

Falcons vs. Commanders (0:20)

Backup QB Bonanza (12:51)

QB of Week 17 - Baker Mayfield (17:08)

Deshaun Watson's Restructure (22:56)

Chiefs Resting for 24 Days (26:34)

Kyles Strongest Takes (31:56)

Overreaction vs. Reality (38:46)

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NFL Week 17 Recap: Packers-Vikings, Colts Falter, Saquon Barkley gets 2k + More Dec 30, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner is joined by John Breech to discuss all the Sunday action in Week 17 across the NFL!

Intro (0:00)

Vikings set up NFC North Battle with Lions (0:53)

Colts Debacle (8:17)

Saquon Barkley Rushes for 2k (15:53)

Rams all but win NFC West (20:52)

Baker Mayfield and Bucs ROLL (24:26)

Chargers Dangerous in Playoffs? (28:55)

Go for 2: Time for Aaron Rodgers to Retire (33:19)

Go for 2: Too Much Focus on Draft QBs (36:14)

Playoff Picture (39:40)

Draft Order (47:30)

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Week 17 NFL Preview & Picks: Packers-Vikings, Joe Burrow vs. Bo Nix + More Dec 26, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by Leger Douzable to pick and preview every game from Week 17 of the NFL season.

Intro (0:00)

Chiefs Smash Steelers (2:30)

Ravens Demolish Texans (15:28)

Week 16 Lock Review (26:25)

Seahawks @ Bears (27:10)

Chargers @ Patriots (32:54)

Broncos @ Bengals (36:47)

Cardinals @ Rams (42:00)

Cowboys @ Eagles (47:04)

Colts @ Giants (51:00)

Raiders @ Saints (52:50)

Jets @ Bills (55:05)

Titans @ Jaguars (1:00:42)

Panthers @ Buccaneers (1:01:44)

Dolphins @ Browns (1:05:19)

Packers @ Vikings (1:08:17)

Falcons @ Commanders (1:17:25)

Lions @ 49ers (1:24:12)

Week 17 Locks (1:28:22)

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Week 17 Power Rankings: Commanders, Panthers rise, Eagles, Broncos slip w/Pete Prisco Dec 24, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by the Power Rankings Professional Pete Prisco to break down Pete's Week 17 Power Rankings. Then they debate NFL Week 17's great questions.

Intro (0:00)

MNF Recap Saints-Packers (1:00)

Power Rankings - Too High (14:17)

Power Rankings - Too Low (19:32)

Power Rankings - Just Right (24:47)

The Great Debate (42:41)

Drafting the Perfect Christmas Meal (58:48)

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Monday QB Talk: Commanders Jayden Daniels leads ANOTEHR comeback, Michael Penix's debut + More Dec 23, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by Matt Ryan to break down the quarterback performances from Week 16 and name a QB of the week. Then Jonathan Jones joins the show to explain Sam Darnold's options after his outstanding season and Kyle marvels at Ben Johnson's clockwork offense.

Intro (0:00)

Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Recap (0:21)

Michael Penix's Debut (9:39)

Backup QB Roundup (15:31)

QB of Week 16 - Jayden Daniels (17:32)

Sam Darnold's Future (22:20)

Tom Brady the owner vs. Tom Brady the Broadcaster (29:31)

Kyles Strongest Takes (33:53)

Overreaction vs. Reality (38:30)

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/

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NFL Week 16 Recap: Commanders stun Eagles, Rams roll Jets, huge 2025 draft shift + More Dec 23, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner is joined by Leger Douzable to discuss all the Sunday action in Week 16 across the NFL!

Intro (0:00)

Eagles lose Hurts, game to Commanders (0:43)

Vikings-Seahawks (6:33)

Michael Penix Jr. Strong in Debut (14:33)

Colts, Dolphins, Bengals Stay Alive (17:43)

Ravens will win North/Are Steelers Scary? (22:35)

NFL Christmas Games are Dangerous for Players (28:31)

Go for 2: NFC West Missed Opportunities(34:38)

Go for 2: 12 CFP teams are too many (39:29)

Playoff Picture (46:08)

Draft Order (56:40)

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepile

For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/

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Week 16 NFL Preview & Picks: Steelers-Ravens, Jalen Hurts vs. Jayden Daniels + More Dec 19, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner and Kyle Long pick and preview every game from Week 16 of the NFL season.

Intro (0:00)

Woody Johnson Consults Madden on Jerry Jeudy (6:21)

Will Levis and Jameis Winston Benched (10:09)

Week 15 Lock Review (13:09)

Broncos @ Chargers (13:46)

Texans @ Chiefs (17:35)

Steelers @ Ravens (22:44)

Browns @ Bengals (25:57)

Cardinals @ Panthers (29:18)

Eagles @ Commanders (32:06)

Giants @ Falcons (36:37)

Titans @ Colts (40:27)

Lions @ Bears (43:39)

Rams @ Jets (49:25)

Vikings @ Seahawks (53:31)

Patriots @ Bills (55:50)

49ers @ Dolphins (57:27)

Jaguars @ Raiders (58:50)

Buccaneers @ Cowboys (59:52)

Saints @ Packers (1:01:28)

Week 16 Locks (1:03:15)

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepile

For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/

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Film Review: Goal Line Fumbles, Locker Rooms Missing the Playoffs, OC to HC pipeline + Mailbag Dec 18, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner and Kyle Long welcome Leger Douzable to grind the tape on what it's like in a locker room that has missed the playoffs, what to do about goal line fumbles and which potential OCs could be the next great head coach. Then, they open up the mailbag and answer YOUR questions.

Intro (0:00)

Cousins Benched for Penix (1:37)

Goal Line Fumbles (10:30)

OC to HC Pipeline (18:40)

Playoff-less Locker Rooms (36:55)

Mailbag (47:18)

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepile

For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/

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Week 16 Power Rankings: Eagles, Bills, Packers slide up, Lions, Seahawks tumble w/Pete Prisco Dec 17, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by the Power Rankings Professional Pete Prisco to break down Pete's Week 16 Power Rankings. Then they debate NFL Week 16's great questions.

Intro (0:00)

Streaming Wars (0:50)

MNF Recap Falcons-Raiders (7:46)

MNF Recap Bears-Vikings (13:05)

Power Rankings - Too High (26:25)

Power Rankings - Too Low (30:00)

Power Rankings - Just Right (34:37)

The Great Debate (43:50)

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepile

For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/

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Monday QB Talk: Bills Josh Allen outduels Lions Jared Goff, Jalen Hurts strikes back + More Dec 16, 2024

Show notes

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by Matt Ryan to break down the quarterback performances from Week 15 and name a QB of the week. Then Jonathan Jones joins the show to break down the Jets' HC and GM hiring strategy and Kyle tells Dan Campbell "I told you so."

Intro (0:00)

Packers-Seahawks Recap (0:20)

Jalen Hurts Silences Critics (8:33)

Is Will Levis Done in Tennessee? (16:27)

QB of Week 15 - Josh Allen (19:53)

Lions Injuries (21:20)

Jets HC/GM Search (26:20)

Onside Kick (32:15)

Overreaction vs. Reality (35:37)

Kyles Strongest Takes (40:30)

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS