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  • Vikings CB Winfield to miss Packers game (AP)

    The Minnesota Vikings will be without Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield when they face the Green Bay Packers in a pivotal NFC North game on Sunday. Winfield was listed as out in Friday's injury report. He also missed last week's game against Pittsburgh because of the injured right foot. Coach Brad Childress said he saw Winfield make progress throughout the week, but obviously not enough…

  • Wisconsin braces for return of Favre (AP)

    FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2009 file photo, Minnesota Vikings fans wait for the arrival of new Minnesota Viking quarterback Brett Favre(notes) before warm ups for an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Minneapolis. For almost 20 years, Brett Favre was like a member of every Wisconsin family. To be from Wisconsin is to be a Green Bay Packers fan, and the fun-loving quarterback rejuvenated the storied franchise, brought the Lombardi Trophy back to Titletown and turned "Cheesehead" from an insult into a boast. No wonder an entire state is angst-ridden over Sunday's game at Lambeau Field against the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers' loathsome rival, and Favre's new team.

    For almost 20 years, Brett Favre was like a member of every Wisconsin family. To be from Wisconsin is to be a Green Bay Packers fan, and the fun-loving quarterback rejuvenated the storied franchise, brought the Lombardi Trophy back to Titletown and turned "Cheesehead" from an insult into a boast.

  • Favre’s 3 TDs lift Vikings over Packers (AP)

    Green Bay Packers' Ryan Grant(notes) is tripped up by Minnesota Vikings' Antoine Winfield(notes) (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 30-23.

    Brett Favre added another feat to his overflowing resume: He's the first quarterback in history to beat all 32 NFL teams. Well, he saved the best for last: The Green Bay Packers. Favre's first game against his former team was all fun for the Minnesota Vikings and all frustration for the Packers, as the graying quarterback kept his cool and connected for three touchdown passes and 271 yards…

  • Favre ‘probable’ for game vs. Packers (AP)

    Brett Favre won't be missing his first game against the Green Bay Packers. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback is listed as probable for the showdown on Monday night. Favre has been limited in practice all week because of a sore right foot, but he will make his 273rd consecutive start. All-Pro left guard Steve Hutchinson is listed as questionable with a back injury.

  • Favre not out for revenge vs. Packers (AP)

    photo taken on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre(notes) shouts out at the line of scrimmage against the San Francisco 49er during an NFL football game in Minneapolis. Favre says he's not out for revenge heading into the Vikings' Monday night game against his former team, a statement that contradicts his previous comments about wanting to "stick it" to the man who traded him, general manager Ted Thompson.

    One minute, Brett Favre sternly insists he isn't out for revenge against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. The next, he says it's only human for him to feel like he has something to prove to the team that traded him. In his first extended interview session with Wisconsin-based reporters since well before his unretirement saga went public last summer, Favre reluctantly revisited his…