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WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And welcome back to "GMA" as we take a look at week 11 in the NFL. Lots of great matchups. ESPN football analyst, veteran head coach, Herm Edwards, also our hometown trivia host now, is back with us as always. All right, let's get right into it here, Herm. First place in the AFC North is at stake. We've got the Ravens, the Steelers, renewing their rivalry in Pittsburgh. Game could go either way here. What do you think will ultimately be the deciding factor? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Welcome back to "GMA." Gio is very excited about "Monday Night Football." He is ready to keep his streak alive. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Welcome back to "GMA." As we take a look at week eight in the NFL, and the teams going head-to-head, back with us from Bristol, Connecticut, veteran head coach and our favorite guy, Herm Edwards. Always great to have you, coach. Good Sunday to you. Let's talk about the Dolphins versus the Cardinals. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa makes his return back to the field after that concussion back in week two. What can we look forward to in his comeback? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Welcome back to "GMA." As we take a look at week seven in the NFL with lots of great matchups, ESPN football analyst and veteran head coach, Mr. Herm Edwards, is back with us. Herm, it's always great to see you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we are back now on "GMA" as we take a look at week three in the NFL and the teams going head-to-head. ESPN football analyst and our buddy, veteran head coach, Herm Edwards joining us now. Welcome back, Coach Edwards, and great job on the trivia earlier, finally getting one up on Janai here. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We move on now to "Monday Night Football" and a thriller in Philadelphia with the Falcons pulling off a last-minute upset against the Eagles. Janai Norman here with the highlights. Good morning, Janai. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And welcome back to "GMA" as we take a look at week two in the NFL, and the teams going head-to-head. ESPN football analyst and veteran head coach, Herm Edwards, is back. Coach Edwards, we had you for trivia earlier. We got a double dose this morning. We're going to give you a little bit more time for this segment, we promise. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, there's much more to talk about with the start of the football season. We are thrilled to have ESPN football analyst and veteran head coach, our buddy, Herm Edwards back for another season. Good morning, Herm. Coach Herm, it's great to have you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) And Rob Gronkowski is here in the house, the Gronk, to make a big announcement this morning, first on "GMA." The former tight end is taking over hosting duties for what will now be called the "LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk." Good morning. Welcome to the show. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now on "GMA" with the highly anticipated NFL matchup. As the Los Angeles Chargers host the Dallas Cowboys for "Monday Night Football," joining us with his take on all of it is ESPN football analyst Herm Edwards who says he remembers 8 tracks, way past DVDs. Good morning to you, Herm. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) So, we're back now with NFL going to infinity and beyond. This Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars taking the Atlanta Falcons not only on the field but also in the world of Pixar with "Toy Story: Fun Day," a fully animated version of the big game. Reporter Pepper Persley will be covering all the action. And this morning, she joins us live with the preview. Good morning, Pepper. You're wearing your motion capture suit because you're going to be all animated in this, too. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right. Well, tributes are pouring in, pouring in overnight for Jim Brown, being remembered as a star on the football field, the silver screen and more. ABC's Chris Connelly is in Los Angeles with a look at the Hall of Famer's life and legacy. Good morning, Chris. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back now with our "Play of the Day." And Super Bowl predictions. Oh, baby. No, it's the animal edition. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We do want to turn to the gridiron and the history-making duel set for next Sunday's Super Bowl. For the first time ever, the big game will be led by two black starting quarterbacks. Of course, that's Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with our "Play of the Day." And the Minnesota Vikings pulling off the largest comeback in NFL history. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

T.J. HOLMES (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's move on now. Of course, it is the first Monday night now of the new NFL season. So, we're getting set for that kickoff. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Are you ready for some football? Well, this morning, DJ Super Fan helps us count down to the first Monday night football game of the season. The Seattle Seahawks hosting the Denver Broncos tonight there in Seattle. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Turning now to a major development in the NFL. Brian Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach, who is suing the league and several teams, alleging racial discrimination, has been hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers, joining their coaching staff. But that lawsuit continues. Here's ABC's Janai Norman. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now on "GMA." And the divisional round playoff games this weekend deciding who will make it to the final four. Lots of drama overnight. That's got a very excited anchor over here. And ESPN NFL analyst Damien woody joins us this morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) So many honoring him this morning, Mary. And another passing to note this morning, so many celebrating the life of John Madden. The Hall of Fame coach, broadcaster and video game icon was beloved beyond the sports world. He died Tuesday at age 85. ABC's Kaylee Hartung is live in Los Angeles with more. Kaylee, good morning again to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to a deal to end the use of race norming in NFL's concussion settlement program, the controversial system that critics say cost some former black players with head injuries millions of dollars. Janai Norman joins us now with more on this. Good morning, Janai [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) In the meantime, tonight, we're going to turn to the breaking headline from the NFL, the league now agreeing to changes to its $1 billion concussion settlement program, altering the way claims for compensation are now evaluated, eliminating the controversial practice of race norming, which critics claim made it harder for black players to qualify for payouts. ABC News reporting on this for some time now, and now major changes. Here's ABC's Janai Norman, tonight, on what this new deal means for former players and their families. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) I cannot wait for that either. Now to our ABC News exclusive and the Washington football team's big announcement. This morning there's a new leader joining the franchise and he's making NFL history. Jason Wright is now the first black team president, Michael is going to speak with him live in just a moment. But first Janai Norman has a look at the year the team has been facing and what they're working to overcome. Good morning there, Janai. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, let's turn, look at that smile on your face, to the NFL playoffs. Patriots are going to take on the Chiefs. Robin's Saints, of course, defeated the Eagles last night. We're also learning, they had a pretty dramatic win. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) Cowboys' running back Ezekiel Elliott is getting support from the players' union this morning, as he fights his six-game suspension by the NFL over claims of domestic violence. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MATT GUTMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But now we turn to one of the NFL's fasting rising stars, suspended for six games without pay. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]