How will Brett Favre play the rest of the season?

Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:59 PM EDT

As Brett Favre heads to Green Bay, the Vikings quarterback is looking spry, chipper and nowhere near his 40 years. He is playing wonderfully, with six victories under his belt, a 102.2 passer rating and the eighth most passing yards in the NFL. Arguably, he is the reason the Vikings are in first place in the NFC North. But how long before midnight strikes in this fairy tale? Can Favre last 16 games playing at this level?

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36.5%
He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end
863 votes
34.5%
Favre's numbers will drop off, but the Vikings will keep winning
816 votes
29.1%
He'll struggle, which will end up sinking the Vikings
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He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

Farve is my HERO! Naysayers, look at yourself and ask "what great accomplishments have I achieved to make me worthy of criticizing a HOFer

    #1
     - Reje98
     - 11:02 am EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
    He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

    Farve is my HERO! Naysayers, look at yourself and ask "what great accomplishments have I achieved to make me worthy of criticizing a HOFer

      #2
       - Reje98
       - 11:25 am EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
      He'll struggle, which will end up sinking the Vikings

      Don't just look at the last 2 seasons, look at the last 8! The Numbers don't lie.

        #3
         - TheColdHardTruth101
         - 1:41 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
        He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

        Most of the sacks were early on. The line is protecting better now, and as the season progresses, he'll need to throw less and less.

          #4
           - Mike Howard
           - 1:53 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
          He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

          Barring a major injury, he will keep up the start. I can't believe the cannon this guy still has.

            #5
             - Mat-529747
             - 2:01 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
            Favre's numbers will drop off, but the Vikings will keep winning

            Vikings will end up 12-4 and get BOUNCED in the 2nd round of the playoffs...

              #6
               - Jason-369321
               - 2:28 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
              Favre's numbers will drop off, but the Vikings will keep winning

              Look for brett to make it to the NFC championship game, doubt he''l beat the saints though

                #7
                 - Cody-918864
                 - 2:56 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
                He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

                HE IS DOING WHAT HE LOVES-HE MAY BE GETTING A LITTLE BUT HE HAS MORE KNOWLEDGE THAT SOME OF THE YOUNG LITTLE SMARTIES

                  #8
                   - judy gaskin
                   - 3:06 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
                  Favre's numbers will drop off, but the Vikings will keep winning

                  HE'S GOT A BETTER TEAM AND A RUNNING BACK. MORE HE GETS BEAT UP. THE MORE WE SEE ADRIAN PETERSEN

                    #9
                     - parrothead0727
                     - 3:26 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
                    He'll struggle, which will end up sinking the Vikings

                    Eventually the INTs will start to mount and he will peter out. It may not hapen until the playoffs though.

                      #10
                       - Soc Prof
                       - 3:37 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
                      Favre's numbers will drop off, but the Vikings will keep winning

                      Doubtful that he maintains his current pace, but the Vikings are a good team with other weapons.

                        #11
                         - Ed_C
                         - 4:09 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
                        He'll struggle, which will end up sinking the Vikings

                        I want to see him cry again when he retires for the 3rd time at the end of the season. What a drama queen!

                          #12
                           - Nick NC
                           - 4:35 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
                          He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

                          If things start looking out of control, all he has to do is hand off to AP and let him carry the load like he did last year.

                            #13
                             - Ryan-687117
                             - 5:21 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
                            He'll struggle, which will end up sinking the Vikings

                            See last season, see this season. It really does have to end one day.

                              #14
                               - Mike Firesmith
                               - 6:16 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
                              He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

                              Could have gone to Bears we need help.

                                #15
                                 - Reality-1385665
                                 - 8:31 pm EDT on Thu Oct 29, 2009
                                He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

                                Brett's a survivor he'll hang out till the end. Go Brett

                                  #16
                                   - stormrider2364-910373
                                   - 12:25 am EDT on Fri Oct 30, 2009
                                  Favre's numbers will drop off, but the Vikings will keep winning

                                  Numbers will drop as other teams adjust, but he'll be his same amazing self to the end of the season. Brett is the epitome of 'tough'.

                                    #17
                                     - Tom Wylde
                                     - 12:55 am EDT on Fri Oct 30, 2009
                                    He'll struggle, which will end up sinking the Vikings

                                    He NEEDS to go

                                      #18
                                       - Roger Thacker
                                       - 1:53 am EDT on Fri Oct 30, 2009
                                      He'll struggle, which will end up sinking the Vikings

                                      That is the hope. I don't hate Favre, I hate the Vikings. They always seem to swoon come later in the year. History tells us that...

                                        #19
                                         - Raptorman
                                         - 9:11 am EDT on Fri Oct 30, 2009
                                        Favre's numbers will drop off, but the Vikings will keep winning

                                        As with any older athlete, he will likely fade a bit as the season wears on. Just how it is in a young man's game.

                                          #20
                                           - W.D.
                                           - 8:56 pm EDT on Fri Oct 30, 2009
                                          He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

                                          Barring a NEW injury he will perform to standards that will put him in the top QB performers for the year. The man is good.

                                            #21
                                             - K. Webb
                                             - 9:47 am EDT on Sat Oct 31, 2009
                                            He'll continue his fast start (12 TD passes, 3 INTs) all the way to the end

                                            Favre is a warrior, I expect him to break the record books!!

                                              #22
                                               - Chuck Olson
                                               - 11:58 pm EDT on Sat Oct 31, 2009
                                              He'll struggle, which will end up sinking the Vikings

                                              "Bad Brett" will only be emboldened by the way "Good Brett" has been playing.

                                                #23
                                                 - Just Lookin'
                                                 - 7:30 am EST on Sun Nov 1, 2009

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