Brett Favre's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Brett Favre is a retired NFL quarterback, 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 also the first NFL quarterback to surpass milestones such as 70,000 passing yards, 10,000 pass attempts, 6,000 pass completions, and 500 touchdown passes. He also achieved victories against all 32 NFL teams, solidifying his place as one of the league's most enduring and accomplished players.

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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 a sack record of 22, which was topped in 2001 by Michael Strahan.

September 2, 1989: Upset Victory over Florida State

On September 2, 1989, Favre led the Golden Eagles to an upset victory over #6 Florida State. He threw the game-winning touchdown pass with 23 seconds remaining.

September 20, 1992: Favre's Consecutive Starts Streak Begins

On September 20, 1992, Brett Favre began his record-breaking streak of consecutive starts, which lasted until January 20, 2008, while playing for the Green Bay Packers. This streak would eventually reach 297 games in the regular season.

October 5, 1998: Packers' Home Win Streak Ends

On October 5, 1998, the Green Bay Packers, led by Brett Favre, were defeated by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, ending their NFL record of 29 consecutive home wins (25 regular season, 4 post season).

2002: NFL First Expands to 32 Franchises

In 2002 the NFL first expanded to 32 franchises, and in week 4, Brett Favre became the first quarterback in NFL history to defeat every one of the league's 32 franchises

2002: Consecutive Games with a Touchdown Pass Streak Started

Starting in 2002, Favre began a streak of completing 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 died, Favre played in a Monday Night Football game against the Oakland Raiders and passed for four touchdowns and 399 yards in a 41–7 victory, receiving an ESPY Award for his performance.

September 16, 2007: Record Setting 149th Win

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

November 4, 2007: Defeated All NFL Teams

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

2007: Milestone Season

Favre's milestone 2007 season culminated with his selection to the 2008 Pro Bowl as the starting quarterback for the NFC.

January 20, 2008: End of Favre's Consecutive Starts Streak with the Packers

On January 20, 2008, Brett Favre's consecutive starts streak as a Green Bay Packer came to an end. He continued to play for other teams afterwards, extending the record.

2008: Plans to Retire Favre's Jersey Dropped

In 2008, the Packers had plans to retire Brett Favre's #4 jersey, but the plans were dropped when he announced plans to return to the NFL.

March 2009: Packers Intend to Retire Favre's Number

In March 2009, the Packers indicated they still intended to retire Brett Favre's number, but no timeline was set due to circumstances surrounding his departure.

2009: Favre Surpasses Jim Marshall for Starts

In 2009, Brett Favre surpassed Jim Marshall for most starts at any position, reaching his 271st start as a quarterback for the Vikings in a game against the Lions.

January 10, 2010: Patriots' Playoff Loss Interrupts Combined Home Win Streak

On January 10, 2010, the New England Patriots had their combined regular season and post season home win streak interrupted by a playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. This secured Brett Favre's NFL record for consecutive regular season plus post season home wins.

November 7, 2010: Favre Throws for Career-High 446 Yards

On November 7, 2010, in a game against the Arizona Cardinals, Brett Favre threw for a career-high 446 yards, rallying the Vikings to an overtime victory.

December 6, 2010: Brady Breaks Favre's Record for Consecutive Regular Season Home Wins

On December 6, 2010, Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to a home victory over the New York Jets, surpassing Brett Favre's record for consecutive regular season home wins.

December 13, 2010: Favre's Consecutive Start Streak Ends

On December 13, 2010, Brett Favre was marked inactive for the game against the New York Giants due to his sprained shoulder, ending his consecutive regular-season start streak at 297 games.