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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: May 21, 2009
The day before, Brett's father, Irvin Favre ran into a ditch near Kiln, MS—where years earlier, Brett Favre had nearly died in a car accident.
Favre chose to play the day after his father's death. He would pass for four touchdowns in the first half and 399 total yards in a 41–7 victory over the Raiders on international television—Favre even received applause from "Raider Nation."
Afterwards, Favre said, "I knew that my dad would have wanted me to play. I love him so much and I love this game. It's meant a great deal to me, to my dad, to my family, and I didn't expect this kind of performance, but I know he was watching tonight."
Favre earned the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. He then atten...
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