Brett Favre gave NFL lovers a moment that still proves his greatness. He played wild, valiant football and never stayed away from the big stage. From Lambeau snow to prime time lights, Favre kept the matchup alive with power and a rocket arm. Here are some of the well-known moments.
Most Discussed Instances of Brett Favre that Have Fans Talking
Sep 8, 2018; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre warms up before the game between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at M. M. Roberts Stadium. Favre played for Southern Miss. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
1. The Night He Beat Oakland After Personal Loss (Dec. 22, 2003)
Favre came into Oakland one day after his father, Irvin Favre, left this world. Many thought whether he should even suit up. He did more than show up. He threw for 399 yards and four TDs against the Raiders. The throws came fast and valiantly from the first drive. After the matchup at Network Associates Coliseum, the star said, “I knew Dad would have wanted me to play,” during the postgame interview on ABC’s Monday Night Football. That night turned respect into admiration across the league.
2. Super Bowl XXXI Sprint to the Pylon (Jan. 26, 1997)
That Sunday in New Orleans, Green Bay built a solid gap on the Pats. Without wasting any time, the star gripped the ball and dashed to his right. Mid-stride, he lunged toward the pylon - two yards later, TD. Momentum swung hard when the scoreboard jumped to 27–14. Riding that wave, the Packers sealed it at 35–21. Mid-stride, he revealed who he really was. Not merely tossing sharp passes - instead, charging forward. The moment unfolded with intent.
3. First Start Magic That Launched the Legend
Back in 1992, Favre entered in place of injured Don Majkowski vs. Cincinnati at Lambeau Field. Late in the matchup, he fired a 35-yard TD to Kitrick Taylor to seal a 24 to 23 win. His team saw the talent right away. Years later, HOF said during his 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame speech in Canton, “I played the game like a kid in the backyard.” That night started a 16-season run as Green Bay’s starter.
4. Overtime Dagger to Greg Jennings in Denver (Sept. 23, 2007)
On the first play of overtime at Invesco Field, Favre saw single coverage and let it rip. Greg Jennings streaked past the defense for an 82-yard TD. Game over. The strike ranks among the longest overtime touchdown passes in league history. After that, it pushed Green Bay to a 6 and 1 start and made a late-career rise.
5. Famous Ironman Streak That Proves His Talent
Star began 297 straight regular-season games, 321 with playoffs. The streak finally ended for the Lions in the 2010 season finale. HC believed in him and believed him to show up every week. That run became his style more than any single throw.
Favre’s career mixed chaos with courage, and that is why these moments still stick. Big throws, bold runs, and stubborn toughness built a legacy that fans still debate every February.
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Favre joins seven others from Green Bay’s Hall of Fame class on the NFL’s century roster - names like Hutson, Gregg, Hubbard, White, Lombardi, and Lambeau are already there. Though their time in Packers uniforms was short, Stenerud and Tunnel still made the cut, too.
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