Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Favre's Struggles

Favre Has Thrown 13 interceptions this year


Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has 10 interceptions and four lost fumbles this season. Those 14 turnovers have led to 51 opponents' points.



Game 6: Packers 28, Vikings 24



Third quarter: A.J. Hawk intercepts Favre at the Packers 38-yard line; his 21-yard return sets up a touchdown drive that gives the Packers a 21-17 lead.



Third quarter: Desmond Bishop returns an interception 32 yards for a touchdown and a 28-17 lead.



Fourth quarter: Nick Collins intercepts at the Vikings 20 with 9:35 remaining. Trailing 28-24, the Vikings defense forces a punt.



Game 5: Vikings 24, Dallas 21



First quarter: Favre loses a fumble at the Dallas 49. Eight plays later, the Cowboys score for a 7-0 lead.



Game 4: Jets 29, Vikings 20



Second quarter: Favre's fumble is recovered by Bart Scott at the Vikings 47. The Jets drive for a field goal and a 9-0 lead.



Third quarter: Favre's fumble is recovered by Darrelle Revis at the Jets 44. They drive for a field goal and a 12-0 lead.



Fourth quarter: Trailing 22-20 with 1:30 left, the Vikings have a third-and-5 at their own 21. Favre's pass is intercepted by Dwight Lowery and returned 26 yards for a TD.



Game 3: Vikings 24, Detroit 10



First quarter: Favre is intercepted by Corey Williams, who returns it 27 yards to the Vikings 12. Three plays later, Detroit takes a 7-0 lead.



Second quarter: Alphonso Smith intercepts Favre's pass at the Lions 49 with 1:02 left. Detroit kicks a field goal as time runs out.



Game 2: Miami 14, Vikings 10



Second quarter: Trailing 7-0, the Vikings have the ball at the Miami 13. On third-and-12, Favre is intercepted at the 1 by Vontae Davis. Miami, however, is forced to punt.



Third quarter: Favre is sacked and fumbles into the end zone where Koa Misi recovers for a 14-0 Miami lead.



Third quarter: Trailing 14-0, Favre is intercepted by Jason Allen at the Miami 2. The Dolphins fumble on the next play, setting up a Vikings touchdown.