Kris Jenkins Debuts on THE NFL TODAY as Contributing Analyst in Week 2

THE NFL ON CBS, broadcasting its 52^nd year of the NFL, continues its 2011 NFL season on Sunday, Sept. 18 (1:00-4:00 PM, ET) with THE NFL TODAY (12:00 Noon-1:00 PM, ET).

In Week 1 against Miami, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passed for a team-record 517 yards and threw for four touchdowns.  His passing yardage was the fifth-highest total in NFL history.  And he became only the 11^th quarterback to exceed 500 yards in a game.  How did he do it against the Dolphins?  And what must San Diego do to stop him this Sunday?  THE NFL TODAY's Bill Cowher puts together the ultimate game plan to stop Tom Brady in Week 2.  Jeff St. Arromand is the producer.

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Former New York Jets and Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins makes his first appearance as a contributing analyst on THE NFL TODAY in Week 2.  Jenkins recently joined CBS Sports for selected weeks throughout the NFL season as a contributing analyst for THE NFL TODAY, and CBS Sports-produced INSIDE THE NFL ON SHOWTIME.

James Brown hosts THE NFL TODAY along with analysts Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Shannon Sharpe and Cowher, NFL TODAY "General Manager" Charley Casserly, as well as Lesley Visser reporting.

Eric Mann is senior producer and Bob Matina is director of THE NFL TODAY.

Sean McManus is Chairman, CBS Sports and serves as the Executive Producer for THE NFL ON CBS.  Harold Bryant is Executive Producer and Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.

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