Brett Favre’s Streak Ends; Giants Crush Tavaris Jackson, Vikings In 21-3 Win

“It wasn’t really a flood of emotions. I just couldn’t play.” That’s interesting that he says it wasn’t a flood of emotions. Favre was telling people over the weekend that he didn’t think he would be able to play so he was likely prepared for this.

“I’m very proud of it.” 297 consecutive regular season games started and 321 including the playoffs. That’s unthinkable.

Now that Favre’s consecutive games streak has ended and we’re 99.9 percent sure he’s not coming back next year (though we’ve said that before), Vikings fans are looking to the future and it’s not looking very pretty. Here’s what SB Nation’s Daily Norseman has to say:

It’s unusual for a team to go through the quarterback transition the Vikings are likely to go through and continue to do well. Picking a quarterback is a total crapshoot -- like we have to tell that to the Vikings and their 2006 second round pick Tarvaris Jackson -- and there’s no telling which direction your team goes in once you get a new one.

He did not take the lumps at quarterback. That was Tavaris Jackson, sacked four times and temporarily knocking him out of the game late in the third period.

With that, the speculation begins. Is Favre’s season, and as an extension, career, over? With everything he’s been through this season, on and off the field, can he possibly put himself and his family through another one?

New York Giants QB Eli Manning has apparently decided to stage a Brett Favre tribute tonight to honor the ‘Slinger’s 297-start streak. After throwing two Favrely interceptions, he fired a touchdown through tight coverage to TE Kevin Boss for a six-yard touchdown with seconds left in the first half:

The catch was challenged by the booth, as Boss bobbled the ball between his legs as he went down, but was upheld. The Giants completed the nine-play, 71-yard drive in just under two minutes.

Already over 100 yards on the ground, the New York Giants are employing the time-honored Tarvaris Jackson countermeasure: keep him off the field. RB Brandon Jacobs pounded in the first touchdown of the night from one yard out after a goal line stand that took about forever, involving a Tom Coughlin challenge of a non-touchdown and so forth.

Giants QB Eli Manning is a mere four-of-ten for 34 yards and two picks. He did nothing but hand off on this touchdown drive, perhaps a winning recipe for the Giants. Jacobs produced a 73-yard run down the sideline, a terrifying sight for any defensive back.

The Minnesota Vikings got the ball first in tonight’s strange, strange Monday night game at Ford Field, with QB Brett Favre watching QB Tarvaris Jackson from the sideline. On the quick opening drive, Jackson completed two of three before the Vikings punted away the ball.

After an Eli Manning interception, the Jackson and RB Adrian Peterson drove Minnesota into the red zone, where WR Sidney Rice appeared to trap a potential touchdown pass against the ground. After the incompletion, kicker Ryan Longwell kicked through the game’s opening score. Here’s Jackson just having fun out there:

Jackson replaced Favre last week when he went down early in the game. Jackson completed 15-of-22 passes for 187 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.

How long will Jackson be the starter? There’s already been speculation of whether Favre will end the season on injured reserve. The Vikings have yet to make that decision. They have just three games remaining after Monday night against the Giants.

Harvin’s condition seems to have gotten worse recently. He hasn’t been able to practice for two weeks now, and actually didn’t even make the team’s flight to Detroit. He’s struggled with migraines for most of his life, and hoped he’d found a solution this past offseason, but has still had to miss time this year.

With QB Brett Favre out as well for the first time ever, expect the Tarvaris Jackson-to-Sidney Rice connection to form the bulk of Minnesota’s passing game. Favre’s absence coupled with the Ford Field setting will make this a must-see-if-you-can game, but Harvin’s presence will be missed.

Favre currently holds the record for consecutive games started. That streak now ends at 297 games. Colts QB Peyton Manning takes over as the new active leader.

Favre has ankle, chest and shoulder injuries and was knocked out of the Vikings Week 13 game. Favre said this weekend that he didn’t think he would be able to play if the game had been on Sunday, but it was later rescheduled due to the Metrodome roof collapse. Even after the game was rescheduled, he said he didn’t think he would be able to play.

Midfield logo, end zone text, and smaller logos near the twenties all needed changing. Here’s the progress they’ve made, via Daily Norseman:

Coach Leslie Frazier yesterday described Favre’s likelihood as “doubtful,” but added, “sometimes you never know with him.”