Brett Favre by now is probably regretting coming back for another season with the Minnesota Vikings as they were soundly defeated by his former team, the Green Bay Packers, 31–3.
Favre threw an interception, no touchdowns, only 208 yards on 17 for 38 attempts. Meanwhile, his former understudy, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, was stellar in the victory. He threw four touchdowns, no interceptions, and 301 yards on 22 for 31 attempts.
The Vikings remain third in the NFC North at 3–7, while the Packers remained tied with the Chicago Bears for first place at 7–3.
Even though Rodgers missed his fist six of nine throws, he was nearly perfect afterward with three of four touchdowns and going to Greg Jennings. On his first touchdown throw, Rodgers noted the pressure coming at him, rolled to his left and threw a strike to an open Jennings.
Overall, Rodgers spread the ball out to seven different receivers.
After Rodgers threw his first touchdown, Favre was picked off on the ensuing possession. Rodgers was able to turn Favre’s interception into a touchdown on the next drive.
For much of the game, Favre faced a great deal of pressure from the Packers’s pass rush and overthrew his receivers numerous times. Even though Sidney Rice was starting for the Vikings for the first time this season after an injury, the offense still could not get going.
Not all the blame should be placed on the shoulders of the 41-year-old quarterback, who has spent 20 years in the league and likely played his last game in Lambeau Field. The Vikings defense was equally anemic, allowing for the Packers to score 31 points unanswered.
Adrian Peterson and Minnesota’s running game was also underutilized. Compared with 38 passing plays, Peterson only got 14 touches and 72 yards.
Favre threw an interception, no touchdowns, only 208 yards on 17 for 38 attempts. Meanwhile, his former understudy, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, was stellar in the victory. He threw four touchdowns, no interceptions, and 301 yards on 22 for 31 attempts.
The Vikings remain third in the NFC North at 3–7, while the Packers remained tied with the Chicago Bears for first place at 7–3.
Even though Rodgers missed his fist six of nine throws, he was nearly perfect afterward with three of four touchdowns and going to Greg Jennings. On his first touchdown throw, Rodgers noted the pressure coming at him, rolled to his left and threw a strike to an open Jennings.
Overall, Rodgers spread the ball out to seven different receivers.
After Rodgers threw his first touchdown, Favre was picked off on the ensuing possession. Rodgers was able to turn Favre’s interception into a touchdown on the next drive.
For much of the game, Favre faced a great deal of pressure from the Packers’s pass rush and overthrew his receivers numerous times. Even though Sidney Rice was starting for the Vikings for the first time this season after an injury, the offense still could not get going.
Not all the blame should be placed on the shoulders of the 41-year-old quarterback, who has spent 20 years in the league and likely played his last game in Lambeau Field. The Vikings defense was equally anemic, allowing for the Packers to score 31 points unanswered.
Adrian Peterson and Minnesota’s running game was also underutilized. Compared with 38 passing plays, Peterson only got 14 touches and 72 yards.
