Political Grapevine Nov 21, 2009
Wisconsin National Guard troops working at a detainee camp in Iraq are getting teased by inmates about, of all things, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. A Wisconsin radio station reports the detainees asked questions about all the Packers-themed decorations on the base and learned of the once-beloved Favre's defection to the hated Minnesota Vikings. (Fox News)
Favre doesnt feel vindicated by his play Nov 21, 2009
Brett Favre (Tom Dahlin/Viking Update) ... Brett Favre knows about the criticism thrown his way, but he doesnt think his critics have a leg to stand on right now with the way hes playing. (CollegeInsiders.com)
NFL Quarterback Power Rankings Nov 21, 2009
Arizona's Kurt Warner, Minnesota's Brett Favre, Houston's Matt Schaub and Denver's Kyle Orton made big strides, while Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck, New England's Tom Brady, and Dallas' Tony Romo gave up some significant ground ... (23) Brett Favre, Vikings Favre's 77. (CoogFans.com)
Hasselbeck to face mentor Favre for sixth time Nov 20, 2009
This is 2008 file photo, Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre (4) greets Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck after their divisional playoff game in Green Bay, Wis ... Matt Hasselbeck has almost as many Brett Favre stories as career touchdown passes ... The letter read: "I'd really appreciate it if you could get Brett Favre's autograph for me.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
'Big-time' goals in Houston all wrapped around Schaub's arm Nov 20, 2009
This season is different, thanks in large part to somewhat anonymous Matt Schaub, who can be found surrounded by Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Kurt Warner, Drew Brees, Brett Favre and Ben Roethlisberger near the top of most of the NFL's quarterback statistics. Eight years into the franchise's existence, Schaub has made the Texans playoff contenders for the first time. (USA Today -- Sports)
Value Meter: Cardinals' Warner and Fitzgerald will stay hot Nov 20, 2009
Value Meter: Warner and Fitzgerald will stay hot - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Value Meter: Warner and Fitzgerald will stay hot. (USA Today -- Sports)
Smith, Rodgers forever linked by 2005 NFL draft Nov 20, 2009
Instead of being thrown onto the field as a rookie starter for a team bereft of talent, as Smith was, Rodgers had the luxury of watching and learning from one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history in Brett Favre. "Who knows what could have happened?" Smith said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vikings now boring off field, successful on Nov 20, 2009
QB Brett Favre was limited in practice Wednesday because of a hip/groin issue that has bothered him since late October. LB is dealing with a knee issue but did not miss any practice time on Wednesday. (VikingUpdate.com)
Williams powers Dolphins past Panthers Nov 20, 2009
With Brett Favre at quarterback and the Vikings off to an 8-1 start, the team thinks it has more momentum than ever before to try to get a stadium deal done and get out of the outdated Metrodome. Meanwhile, the Vikings signed coach Brad Childress to a contract extension through 2013, according to ESPN. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Boston Globe)
Childress Reviewing Extension From Vikings Nov 20, 2009
With Brett Favre at the helm, the Vikings are 8-1 and battling with the undefeated Saints for the top seed in the NFC.. read more stories in. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Favre: Ratings and INTs pale to winning Nov 20, 2009
Brett Favre (Jim Prisching/AP) ... Brett Favre is having the best year of his career as far as passer ratings, and he leads the NFL. He also is on pace to throw by far the fewest interceptions of his career. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Childress signs extension with Vikings Nov 20, 2009
- The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while. The Vikings signed Brad Childress to a contract extension on Thursday, nine games into what is shaping up as a promising season for the men in purple. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Seahawks cornerbacks Trufant, Wilson have concussions Nov 20, 2009
Marcus Trufant and Josh Wilson didn t practice Wednesday, and Seahawks coach Jim Mora didn t specifically address their playing status for Sunday s game against Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. We ll have a couple guys that might be limited (in practice), but nothing serious, Mora said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vikings dismiss Metrodome lease extension proposal Nov 20, 2009
The Vikings are 8-1 for the first time since 1998 behind new quarterback Brett Favre. "As the last tenant in the Metrodome, we would expect to be treated fairly and with some minimum level of respect. Your actions yesterday leave us confused and questioning the future of this franchise," the letter read. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Pete's Picks: Texans will hold off Titans Nov 19, 2009
Brett Favre is 4-0 lifetime against Seattle while the Seahawks are 0-4 on the road, losing by an average score of 32-16. VIKINGS, 34-13. (USA Today -- Sports)
Win Over Patriots Alters Playoff Picture Nov 19, 2009
QB Peyton Manning tied Brett Favre for the most consecutive seasons with 20 or more touchdown passes at 12. Manning had four TD throws against New England. (ColtsNews.US)
Extending Dome lease doesnt interest Vikings Nov 19, 2009
At a luncheon in Owatonna Tuesday, Vikings president Mark Wilf said that if Brett Favre wants to return for 2010, he would be more than welcome to do so by the organization. When Favre signed his contract, it was a two-year, $25 million deal. (VikingUpdate.com)
Full disclosure on Turners injury required by NFL Nov 19, 2009
They received $125,000 in fines for violating the league rules on injury reporting for Brett Favre during the 2008 season. It was deemed that the Jets failed to place Favre on the injury report during the final month of last season even though he had a torn biceps tendon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Vikings find company in officiating angst Nov 19, 2009
Surely Brett Favre will disagree. Please or to read the rest of this story. (VikingUpdate.com)
NFL Injury Report Nov 19, 2009
VIKINGS: LIMITED: WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring), QB Brett Favre (groin, hip), CB Benny Sapp (groin), RB Naufahu Tahi (ankle), CB Antoine Winfield (foot). FULL: LB E.J. Henderson (knee). (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Line of Scrimmage: Week 11 - Big Bill's bad gamble Nov 19, 2009
Vikings quarterback Brett Favre leads the NFL in passer rating (107. 5), and Minnesota has thrown the fewest interceptions in the league (3). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Seahawks cornerbacks Trufant, Wilson have concussions Nov 19, 2009
Marcus Trufant and Josh Wilson didn t practice Wednesday, and Seahawks coach Jim Mora didn t specifically address their playing status for Sunday s game against Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. We ll have a couple guys that might be limited (in practice), but nothing serious, Mora said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NFC North Tour: Slumping Bears Nov 19, 2009
Franchise quarterback Jay Cutler has 11 interceptions in three night games for Chicago; the Lions are happy with Matthew Stafford, even with his uneven production; the Vikings are getting more explosive as Brett Favre gets more comfortable ... Brett FavreGregory Shamus/Getty Images. (PackerReport.com)
Sinking Seahawks' optimism ringing a bit hollow Nov 18, 2009
Their next one is Sunday against Brett Favre and the 8-1 Minnesota Vikings. The Seahawks haven t won on the road this season, and are 2-12 in the last 14 games away from Seattle. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NFC West: Fortunate 49ers show their mettle in important win Nov 18, 2009
NEXT UP: Seattle continues a three-game road trip with a challenging trek to Minnesota's Mall of America Field to take on Brett Favre and the 8-1 Vikings, who continued their winning ways with an easy 27-10 verdict over the hapless Detroit Lions last Sunday. The Seahawks, who will visit fellow division member St. Louis next week, are 0-4 away from home so far this year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Favre, Rice dominate as Vikings beat Lions 27-10 Nov 17, 2009
Brett Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Rice, and the Vikings overcame several self-inflicted setbacks to beat the Lions 27-10 on Sunday. Physically speaking, he looks the part. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Patriots-Colts Postgame Notes Nov 17, 2009
Manning and WR connected on their 58th and 59th career TD connections, surpassing Brett Favre and Antonio Freeman (57) for 6th-most TD connections by a duo in NFL history. Manning and own the record with 112 TDs together. (ColtsNews.US)
read story » Nov 17, 2009
Brett Favre threw for a season-high 344 yards, the Vikings racked up 492 yards of total offense and Sidney Rice pulled in three receptions of more than 40 yards. Yet the Vikings know that against stiffer competition down the road or in the playoffs they will not be able to get away with carelessness. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Ravens facing pressure-packed Monday night Nov 17, 2009
And the Ravens are determined to snap their five-game losing streak in Monday night games, a span that dates back to a 48-3 win over the Green Bay Packers back in 2005 as Kyle Boller strangely outdueled Brett Favre. Thats disturbing, outside linebacker Terrell Suggs said. (BynersInsider.com)
Vikings sweeping through NFC North Nov 17, 2009
Brett Favre (Tom Dahlin/Viking Update) ... BY THE NUMBERS: 25-9 Brett Favres career record against the Detroit Lions, his most victories against any opponent in his 19-plus-year career ... QB saw mop-up duty in place of Brett Favre for the fourth time this season. (VikingUpdate.com)
Bests & worsts Nov 16, 2009
Rice, who has become Brett Favre's favorite target, increased his team-high receptions total to 44 ... -- Longest streak extended: Brett Favre extended his NFL record by starting in his 300th consecutive game, a mark that dates to 1992. (USA Today -- Sports)
Still-blooming connection for Favre-Rice powers Vikes past Lions Nov 16, 2009
By Skip Wood, USA TODAY MINNEAPOLIS It's something Brett Favre happily has come to count on during his relatively brief time as a. It seems that if he throws the ball anywhere in vicinity of Sidney Rice, there's a good chance the receiver is going to find a way to catch it. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lions loss to Vikings one for record books Nov 16, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS - Even when Sidney Rice is tightly covered, Brett Favre isnt afraid to fire a pass downfield. Favres new favorite receiver just keeps fighting through the contact and coming up with the ball, perhaps finally making Minnesota fans forget Randy Moss. (MSNBC -- Sports)
An inside look at the Delhomme deal Nov 16, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Nov 15, 2009 09:46 AMModified Mon, Nov 16, 2009 03:29 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pats' gamble fails, Colts win Nov 16, 2009
Vikings 27, Lions 10: Brett Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Sidney Rice, and visiting Detroit lost for the 31st time in 33 games ... Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice, left, pulls in a 56-yard pass from Brett Favre in the fourth quarter. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Praise for MJD; more Fantasy Revelations Nov 16, 2009
In an uncertain, topsy-turvy world, it's nice to know we can still depend on the fantasy contributions of Adrian Peterson (143 total yards, 2 TDs) and Brett Favre (344 yards passing, 1 TD). It's also good to know that WR Sidney Rice (7 catches, 201 yards) has gone out of his way to prove he's not a fluke. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ravens have a definite sense of urgency tonight against Browns (17) Nov 16, 2009
And the Ravens are determined to snap their five-game losing streak in Monday night games, a span that dates back to a 48-3 win over the Green Bay Packers back in 2005 as Kyle Boller strangely outdueled Brett Favre. That s disturbing; that s real disturbing, outside linebacker Terrell Suggs said. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Saints hardly perfect in win Nov 16, 2009
Vikings 27, Lions 10 Brett Favre passed for a season-best 344 yards - 201 to Sidney Rice - and Adrian Peterson rushed for 133 yards and two TDs as Minnesota overcame several self-inflicted setbacks to beat Detroit at the Metrodome. Peterson lost a fumble and threw a bad pitch to Percy Harvin for another turnover, both inside the Detroit 20 in the first half. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Vikings hoping familiarity helps second time Nov 16, 2009
QB Brett Favre (hip/groin), LB (knee), LB (hamstring) and WR (hamstring) are probable, meaning there is a virtual certainty they will play. When talking about s toughness, Favre mentioned Wednesday in passing that Berrian shouldnt have been playing against the because of his hamstring injury. (CanesTime.com)
Roundup: Bengals smother champs Nov 16, 2009
Vikings 27, Lions 10: At Minneapolis, Brett Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Sidney Rice, and Detroit lost for the 31st time in 33 games. Redskins 27, Broncos 17: At Landover, Md. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jones-Drew commits unforgivable fantasy sin Nov 16, 2009
Peterson has had a good, not great, season behind Brett Favre and the dream of 2,000 yards is all but dead. Still, 11 rushing TDs is nothing so ignore and Peterson might be positioned to trigger some huge games. (USA Today -- Sports)
In search of a happier ending, Cowboys have rewritten their script Nov 15, 2009
For all the focus on the Brett Favre story line, the Vikings have built a pretty solid, young foundation with their last three first-round picks. In 2007, they tapped Adrian Peterson. (Boston Globe)
Peterson out of rushing lead, catching more Nov 15, 2009
QB Brett Favre (hip/groin), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), CB Antoine Winfield (foot) and WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring) were limited ... The addition of veteran Brett Favre has finally given this team stability at the quarterback position at least for one season, Caplan wrote. (OUInsider.com)
Manning effect Nov 15, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Best and worst of NFC North collide in Vikings-Lions matchup Nov 15, 2009
Minnesota confirmed its division front-runner status prior to the bye, when the NFL-viewing public tuned in in large numbers to watch Brett Favre engineer a 38-26 win against his former team, the Green Bay Packers, at Lambeau Field. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
McCarthy denies he didn't have Packers employee fired Nov 14, 2009
He s under pressure from fans after a 4-4 start to the season that includes a pair of losses to ex-Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre and the Vikings and a defeat against previously winless Tampa Bay on Sunday. PLEASE NOTE. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Value Meter: Dolphins RB Brown will rebound vs. Buccaneers Nov 14, 2009
Value Meter: Dolphins running back Brown will rebound against Bucs - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Value Meter: Dolphins running back Brown will rebound against Bucs. (USA Today -- Sports)
'Dogs pursue 'D' in identity Nov 14, 2009
The Packers are aware of their big showdown with former savior Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on November 1, but business must be handled in order, starting with Cleveland. Green Bay came out of a bye week well rested and improved to 3-2 on the season -- and 2-1 in the NFC North -- with a 26-0 win over the lowly Detroit Lions this past Sunday. (Fresno Bee)
CV cruises against Mulhenberg Nov 14, 2009
He is a gunslinger and has a bit of Brett Favre in him. He can gun it but he has some touch. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
NFC rankings: Falcons had George, Bears have Cutler Nov 14, 2009
GREEN BAY (4-4): I can only assume the Packers suffered a Brett Favre hangover last week, because the only other explanation for losing to Tampa Bay can be found in the incurable diseases section on WebMD.. Eli Manning doesn't have that Super Bowl feeling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Florio: Sanchez's first playoff game? Essentially Nov 14, 2009
Ice Bowl rematch could cure the hot seatAfter losing to Brett Favre at home and the Bucs on the road, the Packers are in danger of imploding ... Vikes should start pulling Favre whenever they canAs Vikings quarterback Brett Favre deals with a groin injury that could nag at him for the rest of the season, the team needs to find ways to rest him. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Favre on pace for career year Nov 14, 2009
Brett Favre (Mike Roemer/AP) ... At 40 years old, Brett Favre is having a career year in a couple of key quarterbacking statistics interceptions and passer rating. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Packers throw deep more than before, sacks follow Nov 14, 2009
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is throwing deep more frequently than he did last year, and far more than Brett Favre did in 2007. And while Rodgers is making big plays, he s taking far too many hits a league-worst 37 sacks. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Harvin's fast, but Vikings rookie plays tough, too Nov 13, 2009
Then there was the enduring image of Brett Favre s first month with the team, when the old quarterback celebrated his first Vikings touchdown pass by running to the end zone and body-slamming the recipient, Harvin, to the turf. He s built like a running back, Favre said, referring to Harvin s 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Breakout QB? Nov 13, 2009
wonders: I have Philip Rivers, Donovan McNabb, Brett Favre, Maurice Jones-Drew, Steve Smith, Tim Hightower and need a No. 2 running back really bad ... Brett Favre -- 4,088 passing yards, 30 TDs, 17 INTs (2004) 15. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NFL Network COO Williams: Progress Made, But Distribution Holes Remain Nov 13, 2009
" On the VOD front, , expanding the scope of the relationship to the entire industry, including delivery to an additional 17 million VOD-enabled homes, while incorporating advanced asset and metadata management services. As for NFL Network itself, league officials said the service, as it approaches its first game telecast, has been enjoying an uptick in Sunday viewing. Through week 9 of the campaign, NFL Network scored a 15% increase in ratings and a 39% advance in households, compared to the... (Multichannel News)
Cards' Wells, Seahawks' Currymaking an impact as rookies Nov 13, 2009
In Minnesota and Indianapolis, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning have found new, youthful targets in receivers Percy Harvin, a first-rounder, and Austin Collie, a fourth-rounder ... He's second on the team in receptions (28) and receiving yards (369), and Brett Favre loves calling his number. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Packers say poor play not related to Favre fallout Nov 12, 2009
And games don t get much worse than the Packers emotionally charged Nov. 1 loss to Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. But Jennings insists the fallout from a disappointing loss to a division rival didn t figure into the Packers head-scratching loss to Tampa Bay a week later. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Vikings' Favre says injured groin should be fine Nov 12, 2009
Minnesota Vikings' Brett Favre says pulled groin will be fine - NFL - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Favre thinks groin injury will be fine Nov 12, 2009
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. The latest injury Brett Favre must fight to maintain his record durability streak is a pulled groin muscle ... Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre runs onto the field in celebration after the Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 38-26 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. (The Clarion-Ledger)
FrankDefordViewpoint How is it that Brett Favre keeps playing without getting injured? Nov 12, 2009
Brett Favre should never say bye to NFL - Frank Deford - SI.com ... Why invincible Brett Favre should never say 'bye' to playing football ... Most people refer to Brett Favre by his full name. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Favre says he believes groin injury will be fine Nov 12, 2009
Updated: November 11, 2009, 7:08 PM ET. Favre says pulled groin will be fine. (ESPN -- Football)
Viking Update Tweets: Winter Park Wednesday Nov 12, 2009
Brett Favre (Scott Boehm/Getty). By VikingUpdate. (VikingUpdate.com)
Dolphins At Crossroads Nov 11, 2009
This season, the 3-5 Dolphins already have faced several of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, with apologies to Brett Favre, Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning. The Dolphins lost to the Falcons and a blossoming in Week 1, and the Colts in Week 2, and the Chargers in Week 3. (DolphinDigest.com)
Midseason All-Pro team, plus first-half awards Nov 11, 2009
Comeback Brett Favre Vikings From May arm surgery to phenomenal 16-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Coach Josh McDaniels Broncos The biggest surprise of the season's first half is Denver atop the AFC West. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
