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Favre's on fire, Vikes receivers have a hand in it

Brett Favre has been fueling Minnesota's passing game with remarkable efficiency, a rhythm reflected by the 40-year-old's career-high completion percentage of 88 posted over the weekend. Complete Story...

Favre nearly perfect in Vikings' 35-9 romp

Brett Favre is doing things with the Minnesota Vikings that even one of the most decorated quarterbacks in league history has never done before.

Childress signs extension with Vikings

The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.

Favre to Rice helps Vikings get past Lions 27-10

Brett Favre and another year of experience have turned Sidney Rice into Minnesota's newest star receiver.

Favre says he thinks his groin injury will be fine

The latest injury Brett Favre must fight to maintain his record durability streak is a pulled groin muscle. Back from his bye week, Favre said he believes he'll be fine.

After loss to Tampa, Pack needs to rebound

Despite two losses to Brett Favre and the division rival Minnesota Vikings in the first half of the season, at least the Green Bay Packers were beating the teams they're supposed to.

Favre's return to Green Bay draws big TV audience

Brett Favre's return to Green Bay was must-see viewing for NFL fans.

Favre shakes off boos, Vikings beat Packers 38-26

Brett Favre jogged out of the tunnel in a purple helmet. He might as well have been wearing a black hat.

Favre’s Green Bay return a win — for Vikings

GREEN BAY, Wisc. - Brett Favre's return to Lambeau Field was resounding success. For the Minnesota Vikings.

Favre hears boos everywhere he turns at Lambeau

This sure wasn't the reception Brett Favre used to get at Lambeau Field.

Vikings WR Berrian active despite hamstring

Wide receiver Bernard Berrian is active for the Minnesota Vikings despite a nagging hamstring injury, giving Brett Favre one of his top targets against his former team.

Brett Favre welcomed back to Lambeau — with boos

There is an empty space in the Ring of Honor above Lambeau Field where Brett Favre's name will fit perfectly.

Favre says he doesn't think he'll be that nervous

Before Brett Favre's first preseason game with Minnesota, a meaningless performance featuring all of six snaps, he was nervous and nauseous.

Pack more confident heading into Favre rematch

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.

Rosenthal: Favre fiasco? Nah — credit Steelers’ defense

A large swath of our football populace has been waiting for Brett Favre to have a day like this.

Steelers' 2 defensive TDs beat Vikings 27-17

Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect.

Debate begins over how to greet Favre in Green Bay

OK, so the mayor of Green Bay wants a Top 4 list of ways to welcome Brett Favre back to town. Should be lots of fun, especially since most politicians have a great sense of humor.

Green Bay mayor seeks ideas for No. 4's homecoming

The Green Bay mayor is asking the public for suggestions to "tastefully" welcome back Vikings quarterback Brett Favre when he returns for a Nov. 1 game against the Packers.

Vikings get 1st loss, Brees rallies perfect Saints

Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings gave one away — and are perfect no more.

Favre, Vikings outlast Flacco's Ravens

In Favre they trust.

Even some QBs say NFL protects them too much

Brett Favre certainly appreciates the NFL's concern for his safety. Still, even he thinks the league and its officials sometimes go too far to protect quarterbacks.

Favre leads Vikings to 38-10 win over Rams

A 40-year-old in pink cleats was good enough to beat the St. Louis Rams.

Vikings line keeping rejuvenated Favre upright

Brett Favre dropped back to pass in the third quarter of a tight game against his old team from Green Bay. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback pumped to his right. Nobody open. Then he looked left. Still covered. Then he pumped to his right again. The ball remained in his right hand.

Favre's matchup with Packers draws record audience

Brett Favre's matchup with his former team has attracted the largest cable television audience ever.

Favre throws 3 TDs in Vikings' 30-23 win over Pack

Brett Favre was clearly uncomfortable this week with all the attention on this reunion, trying to downplay the significance of playing the Green Bay Packers and stumbling through denials that his main motivation to unretire last year was revenge.

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Favre breaks fan's hearts
Source: Marshfield News Herald

Brett Favre's betrayal has left packer fans in Wisconsin torn, bitter, and even heart-broken. So much so my local paper ran an article about it.

NFL fines Jets and Mangini for Favre Coverup
Source: The New York Times

The NFL assessed $125,000 in fines to the New York Jets and former coach Eric Mangini on Wednesday for violating the league's rules on injury reporting with former quarterback Brett Favre last season.

Vikings' Favre fined $10K for illegal block
Source: Fox Sports

Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre has been fined $10,000 for an illegal crackback block during the Vikings' preseason game against the Texans on Monday. The NFL announced the fine Friday.

Has Brett Favre Signing Created a 'Schism' in Vikings' Locker Room?
Source: nfl.fanhouse.com

When Brett Favre announced that he was coming out of retirement again, Vikings fans quickly rushed to buy tickets. But ESPN.com's Adam Schefter and Pro Football Talk are both reporting that the response within the Vikings locker room was much chillier.

A complete guide to Favre's 21st century disasters
Source: coldhardfootballfacts.com

The reality: The Packers have a shot to reach the conference championship game for first time since the 1997 season if they beat Rams in the divisional round. The Favre apologist fantasy: The 12-4 Packers were no match for the 14-2 Rams The Cold, Hard Football Facts: The  …

'Hurrrrrr, What Do I Say Again?' [Brett Favre Sears Blue Crew Outtakes]
Source: kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com

"I was gonna retire today and then I was like, 'Nope, gonna go back to work'." At least he's poking fun at his indecisiveness. I guess.

Brett Favre: Committing Treason

For a very long time, Brett Favre could do no wrong in the hearts and minds of Green Bay Packers fans all across the country.

Brett Favre a top 5 QB?

Now that Brett Favre is done teasing the football world with his endless drama of whether or not he is coming out of retirement - again, the focus shifts to one of his placement among the ranks of the most covetted position in the National Football League.

Stay retired Brett Favre, Football doesn't want you
Source: Chatham-Kent Daily Post

It's time for Brett Favre to stay retired. He has hurt football, hurt his own legacy, and needs to call it quits for good. Ian Kennedy takes a look at the reasons why this should be Favre's last retirement.

Brett Favre's Retirement was ill-timed
Source: ESPN.com

Jeffri Chadiha speaks about the negative consequences the timing of Brett Favre's retirement will have on the Minnesota Vikings. Favre has shown himself to be a selfish individual. This isn't the first time his "retirement" has hurt his team.

No Brett Favre for the Minnesota Vikings
Source:

Well...the drama has finally, let me stress - FINALLY - ended.  Brett Favre isn

Brett Favre tells Vikings he's staying retired (at least for now)
Source: USA Today

It seems Brett Favre finally made up his mind Tuesday. Or did he? The three-time NFL MVP called Brad Childress, informing the Minnesota Vikings head coach that he would not come out of retirement to join the team for a 19th NFL season.

Vikings players recruiting Brett Favre; QB remains conflicted
Source: USA Today

The Vikings are still trying to recruit Brett Favre, but a person close to the still-retired quarterback told ESPN he is conflicted about whether to join the team.

Aaron Rodgers Not Concerned About Brett Favre's Comeback
Source: nfl.fanhouse.com

The words "Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers" don't roll off the tongue easily. After all, Brett Favre gave Packer fans 17 glorious years, setting records and building a Hall of Fame career in Green Bay.

Why Vikings win at least 11 games, go deep in playoffs with or without Favre
Source: www.whatifsports.com

". . .Using the same technology and approach as our 2009 NFL Preview, we simulated the upcoming season 10,000 times with Brett Favre taking every snap at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.

Some Vikings Still in Tarvaris Jackson's Corner
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com

"Anyone following the Brett Favre situation knows that the 40-year-old quarterback is going to play this season with the Vikings provided that his shoulder feels good enough.

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

Brett Favre May Sign With Old Rival Minnesota Vikings
Source: ESPN.com

Brett Favre plans to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress later this week and discuss the possibility of coming out of retirement -- again.

Vikings' Coach Brad Childress to meet with Favre
Source: ESPN.com

"If he played for the Vikings a year ago, Brett Favre might have made Minnesota the NFC's top seed in the playoffs.

It's déjà vu all over again: Favre-to-Vikings rumors heat up
Source: Yahoo! Sports

Let it be noted that on April 28, 2009 the sun rose in the east, it set in the west and a Brett Favre comeback rumor began circulating. All in all, just another routine day on planet earth.

New York 'Least Manly' City in America?
Source: New York Magazine

According to some study dreamed up by Combos, the delicious snack that is actually fashioned in the form of a clogged artery just so that you know what you're getting into, New York is at the very bottom of a list of the top 50 Most Manly Cities in America.

Jets hope to get answer from Brett Favre in 10 days
Source: NY Daily News

The countdown to The Brett Favre Decision has started. In 10 days, the Jets hope - emphasis on hope - to have an answer from Favre headquarters in Hattiesburg, Miss.

Jets deny Favre given 'months' to decide
Source: Newsday.com

Sports Illustrated's Peter King, speaking on NBC's pregame show early yesterday afternoon, reported that Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum had his first offseason conversation with Brett Favre this past week.

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