Super Bowl XXXI champion. 3× consecutive NFL MVP (1995-97). 297 consecutive starts (record). The Gunslinger. The Mississippi kid who never came off the field.
Position
Quarterback
Size
6'2" · 222 lb
Born
Oct 10, 1969 · Gulfport, Mississippi
Drafted
1991 · pick 33
71,838
Passing Yards
508
Touchdowns
336
Interceptions
297
Consecutive Starts
62.0
Completion Pct
Brett Favre spent the heart of his 20-year NFL career with the Green Bay Packers (1992-2007) after the Falcons drafted him 33rd overall in 1991 and immediately gave up on him. Won Super Bowl XXXI (January 1997), three consecutive NFL MVPs (1995, 1996, 1997 — the only player ever to win three straight), 11 Pro Bowls, and the all-time records for consecutive starts (297), passing yards at retirement (71,838 — passed by Brady), and passing TDs at retirement (508 — passed by Brady). The Packers' #4 was retired in 2015. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 on the first ballot.
Career
1991
Atlanta Falcons
One season as a backup; threw 4 passes (2 INTs, 0 completions). Traded to Green Bay in February 1992 for a 1992 first-round pick.
1992-2007
Green Bay Packers
16 seasons in Green Bay — the entire heart of his career. Super Bowl XXXI championship (January 1997), 3 consecutive NFL MVPs (1995, 1996, 1997 — only player to win 3 straight), 11 Pro Bowls, and the all-time records for consecutive starts (297), passing yards (71,838 at the time), and touchdowns (508).
2008
New York Jets
One season with the Jets after Green Bay's awkward retirement-then-unretirement. Started 16 games. The Jets went 9-7.
2009-2010
Minnesota Vikings
Two seasons in Minnesota. Led the Vikings to the 2009 NFC Championship Game (lost to New Orleans in OT). Threw the Game 7 OT interception widely considered one of the most-painful moments in Vikings history.
Honors & Awards
Super Bowl XXXI Champion (January 1997)3× NFL MVP (1995, 1996, 1997 — only player ever with 3 straight)11× Pro Bowl3× All-ProPro Football Hall of Fame (2016, first ballot)All-time consecutive starts record (297)Packers retired #4 jersey (2015)NFL 2000s All-Decade TeamNFL 100th Anniversary Team