Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Mike Renner and JP Acosta each give 5 prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft that you need to know now! 

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(00:00) Intro

(3:14) Alabama EDGE Yhonzae Pierre

(6:41) Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore

(10:20) Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey

(15:07) Indiana QB Josh Hoover

(19:23) LSU TE Trey'Dez Green

(23:52) Notre Dame WR Jordan Faison

(27:23) Oregon DL A’Mauri Washington

(30:36) Iowa C Kade Pieper

(34:05) Florida RB Jadan Baugh

(37:36) Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy

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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/@pushingthepile

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You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast."

Mike Renner and JP Acosta go through their early NFL leans following last week’s schedule release. From Week 1 to win totals, division picks, player awards, and much more!

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(00:00) Intro

(00:36) Favorite Week 1 Wager

(6:25) Win Total To Go Over

(12:55) Win Total To Go Under

(17:47) Favorite Division Winner Pick

(22:38) Pick To Win NFC Championship

(27:27) Pick To Win AFC Championship

(32:42) Early Super Bowl Lean

(34:30) Early Super Bowl Sleeper

(38:43) Early MVP Picks

(40:31) Early Offense Rookie of the Year Picks

(42:30) Early Defense Rookie of the Year Picks

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/@pushingthepile

Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5

Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile

Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

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

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.

You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast."

Mike Renner and JP Acosta react to the NFL matchups that have been announced so far for the 2026 season! From International games to Week 1 and Thanksgiving; the guys give their thoughts on all the notable matchups. Mike and JP also discuss Week 1 matchups they want to see and break down the hardest/easiest schedules.

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(00:00) Intro

(1:04) International Matchups Announced

(10:45) Other Schedule Leaks

(17:53) Who Should The Seahawks Play?

(22:02) Week 1 Matchups We Want To See

(26:33) Hardest Schedules This Season

(35:09) Easiest Schedules This Season

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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/@pushingthepile

Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5

Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile

Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

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

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.

You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast."

JP Acosta and Emory Hunt give offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams based on what they’ve done so far.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:28) NFC East Teams

(6:31) NFC North Teams

(11:15) NFC South Teams

(17:54) NFC West Teams

(22:52) AFC East Teams

(28:36) AFC North Teams

(34:32) AFC South Teams

(36:16) AFC West Teams

(41:37) Final Thoughts

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/@pushingthepile

Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5

Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile

Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

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

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.

You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast."

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