Houston Texans All-Pro Running Back Arian Foster Visits Set of THE NFL TODAY

THE NFL ON CBS, broadcasting its 52nd year of the NFL, continues its 2011 NFL season on Sunday, Nov. 20 (1:00-7:00 PM, ET) with THE NFL TODAY (12:00 Noon-1:00 PM, ET).

THE NFL TODAY’s Shannon Sharpe previews the San Diego Chargers-Chicago Bears game by sitting down with Bears lineman Brian Urlacher to talk about the streaking Bears and whether he can lead his team back to the NFC Championship game and further.  

From Dick Butkus to Mike Singletary to Urlacher, the Bears have had a long line of legendary middle linebackers. Now in his 12th season, Urlacher is still the key to Chicago's defense. After starting 2-3, the Bears have won four straight and find themselves right in the thick of the NFC Playoff race. Last week they beat NFC North division rival Detroit, 37-13, and forced six turnovers including an Urlacher fumble recovery.  Jeff St. Arromand is the producer. 

In addition, Houston Texans All-Pro running back Arian Foster visits THE NFL TODAY live in the studio in New York.  Last year’s leading rusher has battled injuries, but has come on strong in the last four games.  The Texans find themselves atop the AFC South, but this week lost quarterback Matt Schaub.

James Brown hosts THE NFL TODAY along with analysts Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Sharpeand Bill 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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