North Carolina (4-3, 0-3 ACC) at No. 13 Virginia Tech (5-2, 3-1) Oct 29, 2009
Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect. Drew Brees emerged from the locker room with a fresh cut under his chin and another between his eyebrows. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pompei: How long can Favre, 40, hold up this season? Oct 29, 2009
Rick Stewart / Getty ImagesBrett Favre's been sacked 18 times this season, sixth most in the NFL. That may not bode well for Favre as the season drags on, writes Dan Pompei ... As Brett Favre heads to Green Bay, the Vikings quarterback is looking spry, chipper and nowhere near his 40 years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Winfield's subs impress vs. Steelers Oct 29, 2009
Childress said Winfield is still getting treatment, and the coach is not ruling out one of his toughest players from accompanying Brett Favre to Lambeau Field this week. There is no doubt that the Vikings have more confidence in Paymah and Co. to do the job in his place this week. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Favre retirement drama aside, Rodgers winning fans Oct 29, 2009
But that's exactly what happened to Rodgers last year as he bore the brunt of some fans' misguided blame for the standoff between the front office and Brett Favre. Rodgers eventually won them over, walking off the field to cheers after a season-ending victory over Detroit. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Favre downplaying Green Bay return Oct 29, 2009
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. Brett Favre is downplaying any anxiety about returning to Lambeau Field, though he expects to hear both boos and cheers ... Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) passes up the middle to running back Chester Tayler, left, for a seven-yard gain in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
NFL Preview - Week 8, 2009 Oct 29, 2009
Brett Favre wants to prove to his old fan base that he is bigger than any team, while Aaron Rodgers wants to get the monkey off his back in a head to head meeting. Minnesota 21, Green Bay 24. (Suite101.com)
Favre Says He Thinks He's Going to Enjoy This Week Oct 29, 2009
Washington - Brett Favre is downplaying any anxiety about returning to Lambeau Field, though he expects to hear both boos and cheers. Favre insisted Wednesday he hasn't thought much about emotions he might feel when Minnesota travels to Green Bay, except when others bring up the subject. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Brett Favre on Lambeau return: I've heard the boos before Oct 29, 2009
"And I'm not going to concern myself with it. Because we have gotten a lot of letters and responses from people, not just this year but the last couple years very supportive (of him), still very supportive of the Packers that I'd call true fans. There was always Brett Favre haters out there, and that will never change.". For the most part, Favre has silenced critics on the field by putting up solid numbers 157-of-228 passing for (68. (USA Today -- Sports)
Studs and duds Oct 29, 2009
Think somebody might be peeved about the attention on Brett Favre returning to Green Bay. Rodgers threw for 384 yards and two TDs vs. the Minnesota Vikings this season, and the Packers offensive line is in better shape. (USA Today -- Sports)
Captains Press Conference Transcript - Washington State Game... Oct 29, 2009
Um, it's a funny question, because I was watching ESPN a few days ago and they were talking about Ben Roethlisberger and Brett Favre and using the pump fake and different things like that. You know, that's never something that I've really used. (Und.com)
Vikings-Packers: Downplaying the drama begins Oct 29, 2009
Brett Favre (Tom Dahlin/Viking Update) ... Brett Favre will return to the town where he built his legend, but the Vikings are trying to downplay the atmosphere that is sure to surrounding Sundays border rivalry in Lambeau Field ... QB Brett Favre said he felt OK after Sundays game despite being sacked four times and thrown to the ground by LB on the final play of the afternoon. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Next Opponent: Minnesota Vikings Oct 29, 2009
QB Brett Favre (Keith Srakocic/AP). By From the Sports XchangePosted Oct 27, 2009. (PackerReport.com)
Favre not worried about butterflies Oct 29, 2009
Brett Favre says he doesn't think he'll be that nervous - NFL - SI.com ... Brett Favre says he won't be as nervous Sunday as in the first game vs. the Pack ... "If you're a true fan, you're a true fan," he said, adding: "The people that have jumped ship or whatever completely, what can I do? ... There was always Brett Favre haters out there, and that will never change.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Injured CB Antoine Winfield's subs impress Vikings Oct 28, 2009
Childress said Winfield is still getting treatment, and the coach is not ruling out one of his toughest players from accompanying Brett Favre to Lambeau Field this week. There is no doubt that the Vikings have more confidence in Paymah and Co. to do the job in his place this week. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Ex-Packer Freeman: Lambeau's boos won't shake Brett Favre Oct 28, 2009
Longtime Packers QB Brett Favre will play at Lambeau Field as a visitor for the first time on Sunday. IN 'THE HUDDLE' COMMUNITY. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cheesecake vs. cheesesteak; Miss Liberty vs. Rocky Oct 28, 2009
There are a dozen NFL games including Brett Favre s much-hyped return to Green Bay in a Minnesota Vikings uniform. Add to that four games in the NHL and seven in the NBA, plus the World Series. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pack more confident heading into Favre rematch Oct 28, 2009
GREEN BAY Coming off back-to-back victories over two of the NFL s worst teams, the Green Bay Packers are carrying more confidence into Sunday s rematch with Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. They are missing a couple of targets in their passing game, though. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Vikings mistakes costly against Pittsburgh Oct 28, 2009
They will have to be much sharper on both sides of the ball this week when Brett Favre makes his highly anticipated return to Lambeau Field to face the Packers. The Vikings (6-1) were in position to beat the Steelers twice in the fourth quarter, but a tripping call on Jeff Dugan nullified Favre s TD pass to Sidney Rice that would have given them the lead. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
DonBanksInside The NFL In honor of Brett Favre, a nod to the NFL's top 10 revenge games. Oct 28, 2009
In his first shot at revenge against the Packers, Brett Favre threw three TD passes to lead the Vikings to victory in Week 4 ... Those were mere appetizers to the main course that will be served Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field, where we will be treated to the unprecedented tableau of Brett Favre returning in enemy colors ... Chad Pennington beats the Brett Favre-led Jets to go to the playoffs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NFC North: Vikes live by the Favre, die by the Favre Oct 28, 2009
(Sports Network) - There were no late-game heroics this time, and Brett Favre proved to the world that he is not, in fact, a cyborg ... " The need for a win is all the more pressing for Jim Schwartz's team given the fact that it is the team's only home game in a span of 42 days. The Lions will embark on a difficult two-game road trip after the St. Louis contest that includes trips to Seattle (Nov. 8) and Minnesota (Nov. 15), before returning home to face Cleveland on Nov. 22nd. Whether... (ABC 7 News, DC)
AFC North: Bengals' Benson gets his redemption Oct 28, 2009
Pittsburgh had allowed at least 20 points in three of their previous four games before taking on Minnesota, but limited Brett Favre and the Vikings to just 17 points. More importantly, the unit stood tall when Favre attempted to add yet another come-from-behind victory to his resume', with Keyaron Fox retuning an interception 82 yards for a score with just one minute left. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* NFL: Steelers end win streak for Vikings Oct 27, 2009
Lamarr Woodley and Keyaron Fox returned Brett Favre turnovers for late touchdowns on Sunday and Pittsburgh beat previously undefeated Minnesota 27-17. The reigning National Football Leagues Super Bowl champions had not scored two defensive touchdowns in the same quarter since 1995, but the Steelers shut down late Viking marches by forcing mistakes from veteran Favre. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Turning point: Offensive mistakes Oct 27, 2009
Brett Favre (Keith Srakocic/AP). By VikingUpdate. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Woodley’s big play sparks Steelers Oct 27, 2009
PITTSBURGH Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect ... Packers 31, Browns 3: Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, Ryan Grant rushed for 148 yards and Green Bay warmed up for Brett Favre s first visit back to Lambeau Field next week with a laugher against the Cleveland Browns, who got over the flu but can t shake other problems. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Steelers hand Vikes first loss Oct 27, 2009
AP Photo by Keith Srakocic Vikings quarterback Brett Favre gets a hand after getting knocked down in the fourth quarter ... PITTSBURGH -- Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect ... Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Where NFL shouldn't go; Benson's revenge Oct 27, 2009
And Brett Favre isn't saying much about his return to Green Bay. But that's just our personalities. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Monday Morning QB Oct 27, 2009
The Vikings can pass (Brett Favre), run (Adrian Peterson) and return (Percy Harvin) as a combo platter better than any other team in football. That's why this game was such a great chess match -- the diverse offense against the defense that's shut down most everything over the years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Steelers hold off Vikings Oct 27, 2009
PITTSBURGH Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect ... Vikings QB Brett Favre watches as the Steelers' Keyaron Fox scored on an interception return in the fourth quarter. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Bizarro world': Wide gap divides NFL's haves, have-nots Oct 27, 2009
Is a wide spectrum of quarterback play Drew Brees, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning all lead six-win teams while the Rams (0-7), Buccaneers (0-7), Titans (0-6), Browns (1-6) and Lions (1-5) all rank in the league's bottom quartile in passer rating the reason for a widening spectrum of winning percentages. "I think a lot of teams would love to add a Sam Bradford," says Davis, referring to the University of Oklahoma's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, who plans to enter the 2010 draft. (USA Today -- Sports)
Winfield optimistic about playing Packers Oct 27, 2009
WR caught his first career pass Sunday, a 9-yard reception from Brett Favre. Johnson has mainly been used on punt returns this season. (Bucknuts.com)
Steelers' 2 defensive TDs beat Vikings, 27-17 Oct 26, 2009
Even for Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson, three times weren't nearly enough to remain perfect against a defense that not only outplayed the Vikings but outscored them. LaMarr Woodley returned Favre's fumble 77 yards for a touchdown and Keyaron Fox ran back an interception 82 yards for another score during the closing minutes, and the Steelers turned three major defensive stands into a 27-17 victory today to hand the Vikings their first loss. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Rodgers powers Packers past Browns 31-3 Oct 26, 2009
Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, Ryan Grant rushed for 148 yards and the Packers warmed up for Brett Favre s first visit back to Lambeau Field next week with a 31-3 laugher Sunday over the Browns, who got over the flu but can t shake other problems. It would have been understandable if the Packers (4-2) had overlooked an inferior opponent with their eyes on Favre s hyped return to Wisconsin with the Minnesota Vikings. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Steelers defeat Vikings, 27-17 Oct 26, 2009
Only it was not Ben Roethlisberger nor Brett Favre who provided the rockets; those came from a Steelers defense too often on the other side in the fourth quarter this season, and another kickoff return by their opponent. Another Brett -- Keisel -- joined Lamarr Woodley and Keyaron Fox to hijack the Roethlisberger and Favre Show as the Steelers' defense held off the Vikings in a fourth-quarter flurry of big plays, 27-17. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Report Card: Game 7 vs. Vikings Oct 26, 2009
Brett Keisel had one of the four sacks on Brett Favre, stripping the ball that LaMarr Woodley returned 77 yards for a touchdown. But NT Casey Hampton was penalized three times for being offside, once on a goal-line stand at the Steelers' 1. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Favre fiasco? Nah credit Steelers D Oct 26, 2009
Rick Stewart / Getty ImagesJames Harrison sacks Minnesota quarterbackBrett Favre ... A large swath of our football populace has been waiting for Brett Favre to have a day like this. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vikings’ good fortune goes in other direction Oct 26, 2009
LaMarr Woodley s 77-yard runback of a Brett Favre fumble and Keyaron Fox s 82-yard interception return allowed the Steelers to turn back the Vikings repeated comeback attempts, and Pittsburgh rode three major defensive stands to an important 27-17 victory yesterday. The anticipated showdown between Favre and NFL passing leader Ben Roethlisberger became a defensive duel. (Boston Globe)
Receivers' big plays pick up Gamecocks Oct 26, 2009
Jeffery has caught five touchdown passes in South Carolina's past four games and emerged as the team's best threat since record-setting wideout Sidney Rice, now catching passes from Brett Favre in the NFL, left after the 2006 season. Spurrier acknowledged he didn't hold out much hope of landing Jeffery after the pledge to the Trojans. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Vikings' Favre hadn't seen many games like this Oct 26, 2009
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley sacks Vikings quarterback Brett Favre. More than once in his post-game remarks, Brett Favre lifted his hands in body language that said he didn't have an answer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers stun Vikings behind Favres late gaffes Oct 26, 2009
PITTSBURGH - Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect. The Vikings couldnt gain a half-yard when it might have turned the game, then watched the Steelers big-play defense end their unbeaten season with two long touchdown returns in the final 6 minutes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Favre has a big fan in Big Ben Oct 26, 2009
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger says he idolized Brett Favre growing up and even wants his autograph. See what else Roethlisberger had to say about Favres skills and his career. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Steelers beat mistake-prone Favre, Vikings 27-17 Oct 26, 2009
Even by the Steelers' standards, this was a huge gamble: Giving Brett Favre three chances in the second half to take control of a game that, while it's not yet midseason, was potentially pivotal for both teams. Three chances weren't enough, even for Favre not on a day when the Steelers reminded the rest of the NFL that there's nothing better than a defense good enough to outscore one of the league's best offenses. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Fox scores first touchdown in a decade Oct 26, 2009
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Steelers linebacker Keyaron Fox picks up a loose ball and returns it for touchdown as Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is blocked by safety Ryan Clark ... Thirteen snaps after Woodley rumbled 77 yards with a cordon of blockers, with the Vikings (6-1) trailing just 20-17 and driving, Brett Favre dumped a screen pass to the left for Chester Taylor around the Steelers' 19. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers issue Vikings first loss Oct 26, 2009
Pittsburgh's Chris Hoke pats Minnesota's Brett Favre on the helmet after Favre threw an interception that Keyaron Fox returned 82 yards for a score. PITTSBURGH - LaMarr Woodley returned Brett Favre's fumble 77 yards for a touchdown and Keyaron Fox ran back an interception 82 yards for another score during the closing minutes, and the Pittsburgh Steelers turned three major defensive stands into a 27-17 victory on Sunday to hand the Minnesota Vikings their first loss ... PACKERS 31, BROWNS 3: At... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Week 7 studs, duds & Fantasy Revelations Oct 26, 2009
Switching to Minnesota, it's wonderful to see Brett Favre (334 yards passing) fling the ball 51 times in a non-blowout affair. If a group of sabremetricians were to deduce probablility from Sunday's game -- while factoring in the Vikings' heavy pass-to-run ratio on the season -- they'd tell you, with glee, that Favre would usually post all-world fantasy numbers from 51 attempts/334 yards. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jets regain air of confidence Oct 26, 2009
Packers 31, Browns 3 Aaron Rodgers threw three TD passes, Ryan Grant rushed for 148 yards, and Green Bay (4-2) warmed up for Brett Favre s first trip back to Lambeau Field next week with a laugher over visiting Cleveland. Having allowed a league-high 25 sacks coming in, the Packers offensive line gave up none, giving Rodgers time to complete 15 of 20 attempts for 246 yards, including a 71-yard TD to Donald Driver for a 14-3 lead in the second quarter. (Boston Globe)
Favre flattened Oct 26, 2009
Brett Favre watches Keyaron Fox run 82 yards to the end zone with the winning touchdown against the Vikings ... "Even though we won the Super Bowl, all you see is that we're playing Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson. "Nobody expects us to win. (USA Today -- Sports)
With no NHL offer, Chelios laces them up with minor league club Oct 25, 2009
He wasn't ready to retire like, say, Brett Favre, and then perhaps try a comeback at a later date. "I want to make sure there is nothing left when I retire, so I don't want to be one of those guys who comes back," Chelios said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
QB Luck's instincts serve Cardinal well Oct 25, 2009
"That's Brett Favre stuff," Harbaugh said. "He's got to have a core that's a steel plate to be able to do something like that.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Steelers: Favre vs. Big Ben ... A rare Sunday Oct 25, 2009
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Steelers defensive end Nolan Harrison wasn't impressed by Brett Favre's legacy on Favre's most recent regular-season visit to Pittsburgh on Nov. 9, 1998 ... When they went to Green Bay to play Brett Favre and the Packers at Lambeau Field during their 2005 Super Bowl season, Hines Ward, Charlie Batch and several other Steelers players brought along jerseys and pictures to get autographed by the quarterback icon, thinking they might never see him again ... That's why he's... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Head to Head: Vikings RB Adrian Peterson vs. Steelers OLB LaMarr Woodley Oct 25, 2009
Do they worry about Brett Favre, the 40-year-old quarterback who has thrown more touchdowns (12) and fewer interceptions (2) than Ben Roethlisberger and has already pulled out two last-minute victories for the Vikings ... "If you focus on the run, Brett Favre will beat you down the field. If you focus on the pass, you got a guy like Adrian Peterson who can run the ball. So you try to balance it out.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
CLICKS: Stay away from all 'Skins; WR/RB/QB locks Oct 24, 2009
And can he only do so if the Cards are immediately trailing by three touchdowns, forcing the club to abandon their hot-and-cold rushing attack -- like last year's debacle against the Jets (when Brett Favre threw six touchdowns). It should be fun to watch, especially for owners who have Steve Breaston to back up Boldin, as part of a last-minute lineup switch. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
It's Brett vs. Big Ben in Steel City showdown Oct 24, 2009
PITTSBURGH - This is exactly why the Minnesota Vikings spent the summer trying to persuade Brett Favre to end his latest retirement: to run their offense, not be their offense ... Asked if the 27-year-old Roethlisberger reminds him of Favre, Childress said, "A young Brett Favre.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Packers Fear Trap in Cleveland Oct 24, 2009
On the arm of a young quarterback named Brett Favre, Green Bay bolted to a 21-3 halftime lead and won 31-20 in front of a crowd of 55,388, which included a total of 17,547 no-shows. Favre completed 23-of-29 passes for 210 yards, three TDs and an interception. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Browns-Packers: Reports from Both Camps Oct 24, 2009
" Clifton didn't practice Wednesday, but McCarthy said the latest injury to Clifton's right ankle isn't as bad as when he originally hurt it and he could practice by the end of the week. PLAYER NOTES --RB DeShawn Wynn underwent knee surgery Wednesday and was placed on injured reserve, clearing a roster spot for the return of veteran back Ahman Green to Green Bay. Wynn had been bothered by the knee injury in the preseason, and it lingered as he played in the first four games this season. Wynn had... (BerniesInsiders.com)
GAME PLAN: Vikings-Steelers Oct 24, 2009
Brett Favre, Dick LeBeau match wits in Vikings vs. Steelers - Peter King - SI.com ... In this space, I always try to look at the aspect of the weekend's games that fascinates me the most, and the thing that really hit me the other day when looking over the 13 games on tap was this: Dick LeBeau and the Steelers against the two-headed Brett Favre/Adrian Peterson monster of the Vikings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Soprano family values Oct 24, 2009
Brett Favre and others prove that age is nuttin. These sexy stars give us another reason to root for our teams. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Shiancoe a green light in the red zone Oct 24, 2009
He and Brett Favre have developed a red zone connection, and each of them talked about the progression, as did offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell ... Facing second-and-13 from the 19-yard line, Brett Favre saw that the defense was flagged for offsides and decided to take a shot at the end zone ... Shiancoe had high praise for the way Brett Favre is playing. (VikingUpdate.com)
Ravens Edwards stepping up his game Oct 24, 2009
And Edwards notched his first sack of the year when he got a rare start in a 33-31 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, tackling Brett Favre for a two-yard loss. "I'm trying to do everything I can," Edwards said. (BynersInsider.com)
Fantasy Football: Week 7 picks (Yesterday) Oct 24, 2009
Brett Favre, QB, Vikings at Steelers. Call it a hunch, or perhaps an educated guess, but the red-hot Favre is overdue for one of his patented multi-turnover games. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Notebook: Polamalu says he's ready to go, but might wear brace in game Oct 24, 2009
After shedding the contraption in his return start last weekend against Cleveland following a 4 1/2-game absence, this all-everything safety said yesterday he will give it a whirl against Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the other people in purple. "I'll probably try it on Sunday," said Polamalu, who had four tackles and an interception in the victory against the Browns. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Despite ties to Vikings, Tomlin maintains focus Oct 24, 2009
" Napoleon Harris could be Mike Tomlin. This former Vikings starting linebacker used to mimic his old coordinator. The mannerisms, the barking amid a walk-through, the catchphrases. Moore does a fair imitation without trying. In essence, he preaches what Tomlin, going by the comment yesterday, tries to practice: Just because it is their former team, just because it is Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson and a 6-0 Minnesota, does not make the game any more critical. "This is the most important game... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
VALUE METER: Colts top fantasy rankings Oct 24, 2009
Value Meter: Colts get comfy atop Week 7 rankings - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Value Meter: Colts get comfy atop Week 7 rankings. (USA Today -- Sports)
The NFL is trying to crackdown on flagrant fouls Oct 23, 2009
" In the previous week, Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis was fined $25,000 for two hits he made on Cincinnati wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. The Wesley and Lewis hits and fines, paled next to the $10,000 fine Vikings quarterback Brett Favre got for an illegal crackback block on Houston safety Eugene Wilson and the $12,000 Flozell Adams of the Cowboys received for kicking two New York Giants players. While Wesley has accepted his penalty, Lewis plans to appeal his fine. The money collected from... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Former Gamecock Rice emerging for Vikings Oct 23, 2009
That's a big target for new quarterback Brett Favre, who has formed a chemistry with the former Gamecock ... It definitely helps having Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson with him, but he's so gifted. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Steelers strength meets Vikings' weakness Oct 23, 2009
QB continues to serve as the primary backup to Brett Favre ... He was targeted only once by Brett Favre ... Shiancoes success should come as no surprise given the fact Brett Favre has never been afraid to throw to his tight end. (Bucknuts.com)