Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson, and Jason La Canfora link up for another week of picks against the spread. First, Nick, Will and Jason give yet another update on Ezekiel Elliott and we finally might have a lasting decision (maybe). They also discuss Timmy Jernigan's contract extension with the Eagles, and Martellus Bennett re-joining the Pats. Then, JLC and Pete swap spots for weekly wagers and best bets. They chat Bill-Saints, Steelers-Colts, Chargers-Jags, Cowboys-Falcons, Patriots-Broncos and more. Finally, Nick and Pete are joined by longtime NFL quarterback and current NFL on CBS analyst Rich Gannon to discuss the state of quarterback play across the league, what it takes to play the position and succeed at an older age, and more!

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora discuss if the Packers should consider signing Colin Kaepernick, who will claim Wild Card spots in the AFC, and generate some headlines. Then this week's edition of 'Hot Take or Just Right' which morphs into 'Clicks or Giggles' as Nick, Pete, Will, and Jason answer if Blake Bortles is the best QB in the AFC South, if Jared Goff will go down as the best QB from the 2016 draft class, if the Eagles-Cowboys Week 17 showdown will be for the division title, and more!

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora discuss Zeke Elliott's impact in the Cowboys victory over the Chiefs, the Falcons missed opportunities and Cam Newton on the ground as the Panthers improve to 6-3, and an impressive Redskins performance in Seattle. The guys also cover dominating offensive outputs by the Eagles against the Broncos, and Rams against the Giants. Nick, Pete, Will and Jason hit on fights in Bucs-Saints, Jags-Bengals, and what to make of the AFC South.

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora link up for their weekly picks against the spread, starting with analysis of the Eagles hosting new starter, Brock Osweiler, and the Broncos, two teams coming off the bye as the Rams visit the Giants, and an NFC South battle of teams trending in opposite directions, as the Bucs take on the Saints. The bets continue on Bengals-Jags, Falcons-Panthers, Colts-Texans, Chiefs-Cowboys, Lions-Packers and more. Then, Will and Pete are joined by NFL Hall of Famer Dan Fouts to discuss quarterback play across the league, how the position has changed over the years, and the Air Coryell offense.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).