Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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!

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).

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).

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.

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora discuss everything Week 5 in the NFL had to offer, including a 5-pick performance by Big Ben against Jacksonville (1:31), another thrilling Packers-Cowboys affair and continued Aaron Rodgers' heroics (5:24), the Giants dropping to 0-5 and losing Odell Beckham Jr. (9:40), and the Rams falling short against Seattle (13:37). The guys also cover a pitiful matchup between the Browns and Jets (17:40), if the Raiders are in trouble (29:04), Cam Newton's second straight stellar performance, on the heels of a controversy-filled week (31:13), and where the Eagles fit into the NFC picture (33:28).

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora issue their Week 5 picks against the spread. They discuss a winless affair between the Giants and Chargers (4:29), another hapless battle featuring the Jets and Browns (12:04), and the now Super Bowl favorite Steelers, facing the Jaguars (14:57). The conversation and bets continue on Carolina and controversial Cam against the Lions (28:59), the Derek Carr-less Raiders hosting the struggling Ravens (37:45), a 2016 playoff rematch with the Packers visiting the Cowboys (40:10), and Mitch Trubisky making his first NFL start on Monday Night Football as the Bears take on the Vikings (45:29).

Nick Kostos and Will Brinson start by discussing video game football. Find out which host dominated the other in Madden (3:00). Next, the guys discuss a wild finish and bad beat on Monday Night Football (4:45), if the Redskins can contend for the playoffs (11:43), and conclude their conversation, by reflecting on the life and career of Tom Petty, specifically his halftime performance at Super Bowl XLII (17:52). Then, Nick and Will are joined by Jason La Canfora and Pete Prisco for this week's latest edition of 'Hot Take or Just Right' (26:37).

Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora recap all you need to know from Week 4 in the NFL. The guys discuss the 0-4 Browns potentially cleaning house again at the end of the season (4:27), if the Patriots should consider trading backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for defensive help (5:35), and the Panthers impressive victory over New England (10:56). They also break down standout performances from young quarterbacks' Jared Goff, who led the Rams to a road win in Dallas (13:38), and DeShaun Watson, who lit up the statsheet in the Texans dismantling of Tennesse (23:55). Will, Nick, Pete and Jason cover much more, including the still winless Giants and Ben McAdoo's job (33:57) and injuries to Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota and Dalvin Cook (44:42).

A four-man betting special on this edition, as Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora give their Week 4 picks. Listen for betting advice on another London tilt between the Saints and Dolphins (4:17), if Cam can keep it close vs. the Patriots (8:40), whether the Rams are for real heading into their matchup against the Cowboys (10:30), and how in the world to approach Jags-Jets (18:57). Analysis continues on a heated division battle as the Steelers and Ravens face off (26:05) and as arguably the best team in the league, the Falcons, host the Bills (29:50). Then, former pro and Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn briefly joins the show to answer if Philip Rivers is washed up (36:30). Keep listening for the 'Kiss of Death' special and who to pick in primetime (43:08). ​

Nick Kostos and Will Brinson discuss Andrew Luck still not practicing (10:33), and Justin Timberlake possibly performing at the Super Bowl (11:38). Then, Nick is joined by Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora for another edition of Hot Take or Just Right. The guys assign 'hot take' or 'just right' to questions including: if the Rams are the best team in the NFC West (18:25), if the Colts should trade Andrew Luck and stick with Jacoby Brissett (25:32), if Jaguars would win a Super Bowl if they were based out of London (32:09), and if the Giants are the worst team in the NFL (41:22).