FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME...
That was the title of the cover story on the December 4, 2006 edition of SI with Brett Favre on the front. After watching Favre's press conference online from after the game Sunday I'm convinced even more that he is still playing for the love of the game.

Favre will be 38 years old in a few weeks in case you've been living under a rock. He was asked in the press conference what his "secret" was (dumb question) and he said there wasn't one. He said that he feels it more after the games now, but during the games he just has fun. He said that he doesn't feel it as badly when we win. How do you not love that spirit and philosophy?!

Brett Favre was 29/38 with 1 INT for a rating of 112.4. Furthermore, Favre became the all-time winningest quarterback, with his 149th victory, breaking a tie with John Elway for the top spot. He also climbed within three TD passes of Dan Marino's career record of 420. This performance begs the question, "Who said that the old guy can't play anymore?". Seriously, when did that conversation start...just because he had some bad games and seasons?

I also love his response when questioned about breaking the record. He said that last week he "didn't do nothin'!" (gotta love the southern drawl and grammar), but they still gave him that win. He said that he gives that win to the defense and special teams...truer words could not have been spoken. He said that ever since 5th grade he's seen individual trophies and awards handed out, but it's a team effort. He doesn't like the fact that the QB gets awarded the 'W' when he can't do it by himself.

I'm thrilled with the win this weekend to say the least, but like Favre said, "there are still 14 games left to play". I'm cautiously optimistic. If we could get the defense and special teams of last week to get together with the offense of this week then we could be unstoppable, but I haven't seen a season that consistent in my lifetime with the Pack...not even our SuperBowl season in the 90's. Every team has off weeks and this season won't be any different, but in the meantime I'll enjoy the wins as long as they come. This will be a good week of excitement starting out the season 2 and 0, but the momentum can change at any moment. I just hope it doesn't until AFTER Chicago at home on 10/7! Go Pack!!!