by Digger

Future Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre, starting his 251st consecutive game (271 including playoffs), shattering legendary Dan Marino's all time passing mark on a 7 yard slant play to Donald Driver in Sunday's game vs St. Louis.

After the game Favre showed his humble praise for the man who's record he broke: "I've said this all along: I've never considered myself to be in the same league as Dan Marino. What a great passer, maybe the greatest passer ever... The way he did it is maybe the way you'd coach another guy to do it."

Favre now stands alone with 61,405 yards passing with many more on the way. 2007 has been a record setting year for Brett. He's conquered most wins, touchdowns, passing attempts and interceptions.

His play has been exceptional this season leading the Green Bay Packers to an NFC best 12-2 record (tied with Dallas). Two games remain and Favre currently ranks 2nd in passing yards behind New England's Tom Brady with 3905.

Favre's ultimate goal is to lead the Pack back to the Super Bowl. Beating St. Louis clinched a first round Playoff bye. If Green Bay finishes with the best conference record then they'll own home field advantage which is a tremendous advantage to the men playing December/January football on the frozen tundra. Dallas and Green Bay own the NFC's best records, 12-2 (Dallas has tiebreaker advantage).

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