After 297 consecutive starts over 19 seasons, one of the greatest individual streaks in all of sports, Brett Favre ran into an injury he couldn’t beat and ultimately ended his amazing run.
The 41-year-old Minnesota Vikings quarterback, who fought through broken bones, aches, pains and personal grief to play week after week, couldn’t overcome a damaged throwing shoulder and sat out in their 21-3 loss to my New York Football Giants last night.
It’s uncertain whether Favre will play again in this, his third comeback season from a brief retirement. If this is indeed the end of his incredible career, cheers to you Brett! As a football fan, I truly admire your passion for the game and I thank you for all the wonderful memories.
Brett Favre’s career has spanned 20 years, and he’s accomplished some tremendous feats during that span:
|
Stat |
All-time rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Comp. | 6,295 | 1st |
| Pass TDs | 507 | 1st |
| Pass Yds | 71,775 | 1st |
| Pass Rtg | 86.0 | 20th |
