Brett Favre's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Brett Favre.

Brett Favre, a former NFL quarterback, is renowned for his remarkable 20-season career, predominantly with the Green Bay Packers. He holds the NFL record for 321 consecutive starts (297 regular season games) from 1992 to 2010. Favre was the first NFL quarterback to surpass 70,000 passing yards, 10,000 pass attempts, 6,000 pass completions, and 500 touchdowns. He also achieved victories against all 32 NFL teams.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1984: Mark Gastineau's Sack Record

In 1984, Mark Gastineau set the NFL's single-season sack record with 22 sacks.

September 2, 1989: Upsets #6 Florida State

On September 2, 1989, Favre led Southern Miss to an upset victory over #6 Florida State with a game-winning touchdown pass.

September 20, 1992: Consecutive Starts Streak Begins

On September 20, 1992, Favre began his consecutive starts streak with the Green Bay Packers, lasting 253 games with the team.

1992: Consecutive Starts Streak Begins

In 1992, Favre began a streak of 321 consecutive starts, including 297 regular season games, the most in NFL history. He revitalized the Packers franchise after being traded to them.

1995: Named NFL MVP

In 1995, Favre was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the first time.

1995: Won First MVP Award

In 1995, Favre won his first AP MVP award and led the Packers to an 11-5 record, their best in nearly thirty years.

1997: Won Third Consecutive MVP Award

In 1997, Favre won his third consecutive NFL MVP award.

October 5, 1998: Home Win Streak Ends

On October 5, 1998, the Packers lost to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, ending their NFL record 29-game home winning streak.

2002: Touchdown Streak

During the 2002-2004 seasons, Favre had completed at least one touchdown pass in 36 consecutive games.

December 22, 2003: Monday Night Football Performance After Father's Death

On December 22, 2003, one day after his father's death, Favre played in a Monday Night Football game against the Oakland Raiders, where he passed for four touchdowns and 399 total yards in a 41-7 victory. He later won an ESPY Award for his performance.

2004: Wife's Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery

In 2004, Favre's wife, Deanna Favre, was diagnosed with breast cancer but recovered following aggressive treatment. She later created The Deanna Favre Hope Foundation.

2004: Non-Losing Season

Through the 2004 season, the Packers had the longest streak of non-losing seasons (13) in the NFL.

September 16, 2007: Record-Setting 149th Win

On September 16, 2007, Favre and the Packers defeated the New York Giants, giving Favre his record-setting 149th win, passing John Elway.

November 4, 2007: Defeating All 31 Other NFL Teams

On November 4, 2007, after the Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, Favre became only the third quarterback to have defeated all 31 other current NFL teams.