Here is a long one! Found this on the Packer History page as tribute for the great one's contribution to the team.
It's funny how some Packer fans can't stand him since he is gone. Even more funny how the team still has this on their history page.
http://www.packers.com/history/birth_of_a_team_and_a_legend/
He must not have been that great of a player???
I think the write-up covers every season.
Oy! FWIW football is entertainment, period. A big money business that gets all our pants in a bunch.
Should be a good game.
Go Vikes!
2007 Season
Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsman of the Year' who played some of his best football in his 17th season, earning a ninth career selection to the Pro Bowl and Associated Press 2007 NFL All-Pro second-team honors
Also named 'FedEx Air Player of the Year' and was selected '2007 NFC Offensive Player of the Year' by the Kansas City Committee of 101, a national committee of 101 sportswriters and sportscasters who cover the NFL
Started all 16 games, bringing his career total to 253 consecutive regular-season starts, second most in NFL history
Completed 356 of 535 passes (66.5 percent) for 4,155 yards and 28 TDs, with 15 INTs, for a 95.7 passer rating
Finished fourth in the league in passing yards, completions and completion percentage, sixth in attempts, and tied for sixth in touchdown passes
Extended two of his own NFL records with at least 3,000 passing yards for a 16th consecutive season and 16th overall season
Surpassed the 4,000 yards passing mark for the fifth time in his career
His completion percentage marked a new career high, he also matched his career best in wins (13) and 300-yard passing games (seven), the latter matching his total of 300-yard games in 1995 and boosting his career total to 55
Connected on eight touchdown passes of 40 yards-or-longer, another career high
Extended his own league mark with three more TD passes of 75 yards-or-more, giving him 14 in his career; also tied and broke the league record with his eighth and ninth TD passes of at least 80 yards
For the first time in his career, threw for 300 yards-or-more in three consecutive games, accomplishing the feat twice (Weeks 3-5; 8-10)
Also directed four game-winning comebacks (fourth-quarter deficit or tie), increasing his career total to 40
Attempted at least 40 passes in four games without throwing an interception
Overcame yet another personal setback, the death of his stepfather-in-law, Rocky Byrd, on July 28 (missed practices July 29-31); Favre said he was closer to Byrd than his own father, also said he was happy to have football after such a tragedy
Regular Season Notes & Statistics: Vs. Philadelphia (Sept. 9), completed 23 of 42 passes for 206 yards
Named 'NFC Offensive Player of the Week' for his performance at the New York Giants (Sept. 16), becoming the winningest quarterback of all time by passing Elway (148 victories). Completed 29 of 38 passes for 286 yards and three TDs, for a 112.4 passer rating; connected with eight different receivers. Converted his first 14 passes in the second half; overall was 18-of-21 for 147 yards and three touchdowns following halftime. On the Packers' first series of the second half, found Bubba Franks for a 2-yard TD. On a drive in the third quarter that extended into the fourth, finished with a perfect lob to Donald Lee in the back of the end zone for a 3-yard score; less than two minutes later - following a fumble on a Giants kick return recovered by Green Bay - finished the short series with a 10-yard scoring throw to Donald Driver
Vs. San Diego (Sept. 23), was voted 'FedEx Air NFL Player Of The Week' for leading five scoring drives, completing 28 of 45 passes for 369 yards and three TDs. With the Chargers up 21-17 in the fourth quarter, tied Marino's touchdown pass record; completed a short pass to Greg Jennings, who sprinted down the middle of the field for a 57-yard touchdown, giving Green Bay a 24-21 lead in the eventual 31-24 win. In the second quarter, hit Driver for a 16-yard gain on third-and-3; three plays later on another third-and-3, threw a short pass to DeShawn Wynn, who advanced the ball 9 yards. On the following play, found Driver for a 5-yard touchdown. On the next drive in the second quarter, ran for 2 yards on third-and-1 and later hit Driver for a gain of 46 yards on third-and-10; capped the drive with a 5-yard TD throw to Franks
Named 'NFC Offensive Player of the Week' and 'FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week' for his performance at Minnesota (Sept. 30). Went 32-of-45 for 344 yards and two touchdowns, including his NFL-record 421st TD pass, a 16-yard strike to Jennings in the first quarter, putting Green Bay up 7-0 and breaking Marino's record. Completed passes to 10 different receivers and broke Marino's record for pass attempts as well. In the fourth quarter, found James Jones down the right sideline for a 33-yard score, No. 422 for Favre; the TD gave the Packers a 23-9 lead in the eventual 23-16 win
Vs. Chicago (Oct. 7), went 29-of-40 for 322 yards with one touchdown and two INTs; completed 19 of 22 passes in the first half. In the second quarter, found Jennings for a 41-yard score and a 14-7 lead. Completed a pass to nine different receivers
Vs. Washington (Oct. 14), completed 19 of 37 passes, with two INTs. On the Packers' only touchdown drive, coming in the first quarter, connected with Lee on a 60-yard catch-and-run; Wynn ran in a 3-yard score on the next play
In Monday Night Football contest at Denver (Oct. 29), completed 21 of 27 passes to seven different receivers for 331 yards and two touchdowns, for a season-high 142.4 passer rating, earning him 'FedEx Air Player Of The Week'; threw only one incompletion after halftime. Threw a game-winning, 82-yard scoring toss to Jennings on the first play in overtime, hitting his target in stride up the left sideline. In the first quarter, on the first play of the Packers' second drive, completed a long pass to Jones, who gained extra yardage for the 79-yard score. With his performance, became the first player in Packers history to throw two TD passes of 75-plus yards in one game. Only three other NFL quarterbacks had done that since 1990
At Kansas City (Nov. 4), went 24-of-34 for 360 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. In the second quarter, hit Lee for a 48-yard play on third-and-8, setting up a 36-yard field goal. In the third, found Jennings on a short pass that turned into a 13-yard touchdown and 13-7 lead. Trailing in the fourth quarter, placed a 44-yard pass perfectly to Driver, the series ending with a FG for 16-14 advantage. Following a Kansas City touchdown and successful two-point conversion, found Jennings for a 60-yard touchdown and a 23-22 lead in the eventual 33-22 win
Won 'FedEx Air Player Of The Week' for his outing vs. Minnesota (Nov. 11), connecting on 33 of 46 passes for 351 yards and three touchdowns, including his 200th at Lambeau Field. On the Packers' first TD drive, converted passes on third-and-3 and fourth-and-3, the drive ending with a 30-yard Grant scoring run. On the first drive of the third quarter, converted two third downs and finished the series with a 1-yard strike to Lee for a 20-0 lead. Later in the quarter, again successfully moved the chains twice with throws on third down, this time ending the drive with an 8-yard pass to Ruvell Martin in the end zone, that pass also coming on third down. In the fourth quarter, hit Jones for 37 yards on third-and-2; the drive capped with a 17-yard scoring toss to Martin, giving Green Bay its final points in the 34-0 shutout
Vs. Carolina (Nov. 18), completed 22-of-30 for 218 yards and three touchdowns. In the second quarter, found Driver for a 47-yard gain and finished the drive with a 4-yard TD pass to Jennings. Later in the quarter, connected with Lee for a 26-yard touchdown; found Lee in the end zone in the third quarter for a 12-yard score
At Detroit (Nov. 22), completed 31 of 41 passes for 381 yards and three touchdowns, for a passer rating of 128.2, earning the Thanksgiving Day 'Galloping Gobbler' award from FOX Sports and once again earning 'FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week.' Completed team-record 20 straight passes, breaking the previous Packers mark of 18 set by both Lynn Dickey and Majkowski. Had his 63rd game with three touchdown passes or more, surpassing Marino's NFL record (62). Following an Aaron Rouse interception at the start of the second quarter, completed an 11-yard touchdown to Jennings. On the next drive, completed passes of 38, 18 and 19 yards, before Grant ended the series with a 5-yard TD run. In the third quarter, hit Jennings for a 4-yard score; later in the quarter, connected with Martin on a 3-yard TD
At Dallas (Nov. 29), was 5-of-14 for 56 yards with two INTs before leaving the game with elbow and shoulder injuries; was hit on a blitz by CB Nate Jones in the second quarter and did not return. Led two scoring drives before leaving the game - one ending with a field goal and the other a 62-yard Grant TD run
Despite the injuries, started his 250th consecutive contest vs. Oakland (Dec. 9). Went 15-of-23 for 266 yards and two touchdowns, for a 115.5 passer rating. On the first drive of the second quarter, converted two third downs with the drive culminating in a Grant 6-yard TD run. In the third quarter, launched a deep pass down the right sideline for Jennings, who outleapt his defender and took it the rest of the way for an 80-yard touchdown. In the fourth, found Lee across the middle, who broke tackles and stiff-armed his way to a 46-yard touchdown, Green Bay's final points of the game
At St. Louis (Dec. 16), completed 19 of 30 passes for 225 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. In the fourth quarter, found Driver for a 7-yard gain, breaking Marino's career record of 61,361 passing yards. In the second quarter, hit Lee for a 4-yard touchdown. On third-and-10 in the third quarter, found a wide-open Jennings for a 44-yard TD, the Packers' final touchdown of the contest. The touchdown was the quarterback's 59th career touchdown pass of 40 yards-or-more
Vs. Detroit (Dec. 30), played for three drives - all resulting in touchdowns - completing 9 of 11 passes for 99 yards and two touchdowns, for a 143.8 passer rating. In the first quarter, led a 97-yard drive that finished with a 5-yard Koren Robinson TD reception; on the drive, had a season-long 21-yard scramble. Led a six-play, 41-yard drive in his final regular-season action and found Franks for a 4-yard score to begin the second quarter
Postseason Notes & Statistics: Started both playoff contests
Vs. Seattle (Jan. 12), completed 18 of 23 passes for 173 yards and three touchdowns, good for a 137.6 passer rating, a personal playoff best. Became the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for 5,000 career postseason yards when he completed an 11-yard pass to Jennings in the second quarter. In the first quarter, had found Jennings for a 15-yard touchdown, the Packers' first of the game. Found Jennings again in the second quarter, this time a 2-yard score. On a drive later in the second, converted three third downs; on third-and-8 in the red zone, stumbled as he scrambled to his right and still managed to flip an underhanded pass to Lee for an 11-yard gain that led to a 3-yard Grant touchdown run on the next play. In the third quarter, hit Brandon Jackson on a short pass that Jackson took in for a 13-yard score
In the NFC Championship Game vs. the New York Giants (Jan. 20), went 19-of-35 for 236 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. On the first play of a second-quarter drive, hit Driver for a 90-yard TD, for a 7-6 Packers lead; it was the fourth-longest pass play in a postseason game in NFL history. Also connected with Lee for a third-quarter, 12-yard touchdown. The performance marked his 18th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, extending his NFL record.
NFL Rankings: Finished fourth in the league in passing yards, completions and completion percentage
Ranked sixth in attempts, and tied for sixth in touchdown passes.
Streaks & Milestones: Has played in 255 straight games (275 including playoffs) and started 253 in a row (273 including playoffs), the NFL's record among quarterbacks and the second-longest recorded streak in NFL history. Only Minnesota's Jim Marshall (270, 1961-79) has been documented to have started more games in consecutive fashion
Surpassed Dan Marino's NFL record of 420 touchdown passes against Minnesota in Week 4. Favre now has 442 career TD passes
Surpassed Marino's NFL record for attempts (8,358) against Minnesota. Favre has 8,758
Also surpassed Marino's record of 61,361 career passing yards. Favre has 61,655 career yards
Threw his 200th TD pass at Lambeau Field in Week 10 to extend the league's single-stadium record. He now has 209
Needs 106 passing yards at Lambeau Field to surpass John Elway (27,889 at Mile High Stadium) for the single-stadium record. Favre has 27,784
Threw for three touchdowns in Week 12, the 63rd game of his career with at least three TD passes, surpassing Marino's (62) NFL record
Established a new team record against Detroit in Week 12 by completing 20 consecutive passes
Has 40 career game-winning comebacks (fourth quarter deficit or tie), including four this season
Has 55 career 300-yard passing games, including seven this season, tying his own record of seven 300-yard passing games in 1995
Extended two of his own NFL records with at least 3,000 passing yards for a 16th consecutive season and 16th overall season
Surpassed the 4,000 yards passing mark for the fifth time in his career.
