Brett Favre’s concussion hasn’t improved to the point where the Vikings expect him to be available on Tuesday against the Eagles.
Brett Favre, Not Joe Webb, Will Start For Vikings If Healthy In Week 17
If you watched any Tuesday night’s Vikings-Eagles game, you likely were formally introduced to Joe Webb, a rookie quarterback out of UAB who was starting in place of the injured Brett Favre. And it may be the last you see of him in 2010. According to interim coach Leslie Frazier, if Favre is healthy he’ll start Minnesota’s Week 17 game at Detroit.
Favre was unable to pass the concussions tests on Tuesday, which is why Webb got the start. In his second career start, Webb was 17-of-26 with 195 yards and a rushing touchdown. Not amazing numbers, but he didn’t have any turnovers while leading the Vikings to an impressive road win over the NFC’s No. 3 seed.
Read Article >Brett Favre’s Injury Keeps Him Off IR; Could Play Vs. Eagles
Why keep playing him? The argument for is that it’s Brett Favre, he’s got two games remaining in his career and if he wants to play then let him play as he walks off into the sunset. The argument against is the one I heard at Daily Norseman the other day -- what about everyone else?
Read Article >Tarvaris Jackson Placed On IR, Vikings Expect To Start Joe Webb Monday Night
The Vikings’ tumultuous weeks continues: not only has there not yet been an official announcement on where they will play Monday night (though it’s likely TCF Bank Stadium), but now their quarterback situation has taken a turn for the (much) worse.
According to multiple reports, Tavaris Jackson will be placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Jackson suffered a foot injury Monday night against the New York Giants, in Detroit.
Read Article >Brett Favre Not Placed On Injured Reserve, May Play Monday Night Against Bears
Injured Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre will not be placed on injured reserve amid reports that his season, and career, may be over after suffering a sprained AC joint in a loss to the Bills on Dec. 5. The injury caused Favre to miss Monday night’s game against the New York Giants, snapping his NFL-record streak of 297 games started.
The Vikings are not only holding out hope Favre may play again this year; they’re hoping he can play this week against the Chicago Bears. Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier isn’t worried about Favre’s injury despite the gruesome-looking bruise Favre was sporting on Monday night.
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