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Quarterback Rank: #132
Overall: #764
It is hard to believe, but Favre likely had his best season as a pro last year at age 40. He threw just seven interceptions, which was the lowest total of his career as a starter. It was the first time he didn't have double-digit interceptions as a full-time starter. He also had 33 touchdown passes, his highest total since 1997. He completed 68 percent of his passes, which was a career high. In fact, Favre has gotten better with age in terms of accuracy, having his best completion rates each of the last three seasons. Favre also broke the 4,000-yard mark for the sixth time in his career. He did have offseason ankle surgery, though, which is a bit of a concern since he had surgery on that same ankle before. Favre hasn't shown much signs of age the last few seasons, but it has to catch up to him sooner or later, right? The Vikings do have a top offensive line, which is a big plus for Favre. He shouldn't get too beat up throwing behind this group. Plus, the running game takes a lot of pressure off Favre. The Vikings are a run-first team, but showed last season they aren't afraid to throw the ball and take chances downfield. Favre still makes some bad throws (see the playoffs last year) but will complete some passes that others won't. His arm remains strong and his accuracy seems to be at an all-time high for him.
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We aren't betting against Favre. It would be a shock to see him repeat last season, but he can throw for nearly 4,000 yards and 30 scores in this offseason. He is a low-end No. 1 for fantasy teams. |
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| Free-agent QB Brett Favre (Vikings) said he is enjoying retirement and has no plans of returning to the NFL. Favre also denied there have been any talks with teams about ending retirement. 'I haven't contacted nor have been contacted by any teams and all reports are inaccurate,' Favre said. |
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| According to a high-ranking Chicago Bears source, the team has no interest in signing free-agent WR Brett Favre (Vikings). |
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| Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith disputed reports that the team might be looking to lure QB Brett Favre out of retirement. 'That's our group,' Smith said of the three quarterbacks on the Bears' roster. 'We're going to make improvements with our group. We're not looking on the outside. We won't have a quarterback tryout or anything like that.' The team still hopes QB Jay Cutler (thumb) can return at the end of the season. Chicago is also rumored to be looking at free-agent QB Donovan McNabb (Vikings). |
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| Retired QB Brett Favre would be willing to listen to the Chicago Bears if they call about signing him but the Bears likely will not be interested in that possibility. |
| Fantasy Impact: Oh no. Please don't get this going again. |
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| Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team is not ruling out the possibility of calling retired QB Brett Favre to see if he is interested in joining the Texans. |
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| Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith said Sunday, Nov. 27, that the team does not envision pursuing retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings), despite the fact they are now down to third-string rookie QB Tyler Yates. 'I don't want to bring the circus to town,' Smith said. |
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| Retired NFL QB Brett Favre said during a radio interview that he was not surprised Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers won a Super Bowl. Favre, however, was surprised Rodgers didn't win a championship before last season. 'I'm going to be honest, I was not surprised,' Favre said. 'The biggest surprise to me would be that he didn't do it sooner.' Favre said he realized all along how good of a quarterback Rodgers could be and had high expectations for him. However, he also intimated that Rodgers' rise into elite status has been aided by a supporting cast better than he had in Green Bay. |
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| Bus Cook, agent for retired QB Brett Favre, said no teams called this offseason to gauge his interest in returning to the league. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not a surprise. Favre looked done last season. |
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| Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay posted on his official Twitter account that he was in the hometown of retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings) Sunday, Aug. 21. The agent for Favre said he has not heard of any interest from the Colts. Irsay's tweet said, 'Brad, I'm in Hattiesburg ... is it right or left at the Firechief?' |
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| Retired QB Brett Favre said he is not interested in signing with the Miami Dolphins. Favre is not in game shape and does not appear to be in a rush to get in game shape. |
| Fantasy Impact: Alright, let's end this now. |
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