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Recap: Minnesota vs. Green Bay
By Sports Network
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - For 16 years Brett Favre tortured opponents as the star quarterback of Green Bay. Monday night, the tables were turned on the Packers as the three-time league MVP threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns, and Minnesota remained unbeaten with a 30-23 victory at the Metrodome.
It was a picture-perfect night for Favre, who turns 40 this Saturday. Starting his NFL-record 273rd straight game, Favre, who holds every significant career passing record, set a milestone by becoming the first player in league history to beat all 32 NFL teams. He connected on 24-of-31 passes.
Adrian Peterson rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown for the Vikings (4-0), who have won their first four games to a season for the first time since 2003 when they captured their first six contests, but finished 9-7 and missed the playoffs.
Aaron Rodgers, who replaced Favre as Green Bay's starting quarterback in 2008, threw for a career-best 384 yards. He went 26-of-37 with a pair of touchdowns and was picked off once.
Clay Matthews returned a fumble 42 yards for a touchdown and Jermichael Finley had six catches for 128 yards and a score for the Packers (2-2), who faltered thanks to Minnesota's defense.
Jared Allen led the relentless attack with a career-high 4 1/2 sacks, one forced fumble and one safety. Minnesota had eight sacks of Rodgers, bringing the total times he's been sacked to 20 this season.
In 2008 Favre announced his retirement -- for the first time -- and his tumultuous divorce from the Packers came when the team wouldn't budge from naming Rodgers their starting QB. After playing one year for the Jets, Favre had a second brief retirement before finally joining Green Bay's NFC North nemesis.
Last Sunday the 10-time Pro Bowl selection added another chapter to his legendary status by leading the Vikings to a dramatic 27-24 home win over the 49ers when he threw a 32-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver Greg Lewis with two seconds to play.
There was more Favre magic on Monday before a national television audience.
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