Favre Leads Packers to Convincing Victory Against Falcons in NFL Play-offs

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre had a point to prove last night against the Atlanta Falcons, the team that traded him in 1992. Favre threw three touchdown passes to lead the Packers to a convincing 37-20 victory, advancing to the second round of the NFL play-offs. The Packers' victory was highlighted by Favre's impressive performance, which included 16 of 22 completed passes for 115 yards, and a team play-off record 108 yards rushing by Edgar Bennett. The Falcons' early lead was quickly erased, and the Packers led 27-10 at halftime.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brett Favre threw three touchdown passes to lead the Packers to a 37-20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Favre completed 16 of 22 passes for 115 yards, including passes to nine different receivers.
  • Edgar Bennett set a team play-off record with 108 yards rushing on 24 carries.
  • Antonio Freeman returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown.
  • Favre's performance was a key factor in the Packers' victory, as he will lead the team to a divisional play-off against the 49ers next Saturday.
  • The outcome was decided in the first half, with the Packers leading 27-10 at halftime.
  • Atlanta's quarterback, Jeff George, threw for 366 yards with two touchdowns, but it was not enough to overtake the Packers.

Statistics:

  • Brett Favre completed 16 of 22 passes for 115 yards.
  • Favre had three touchdown passes.
  • Edgar Bennett rushed 24 times for 108 yards, setting a team play-off record.
  • Antonio Freeman returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown.
  • The Packers scored 27 points in the first half.
  • The Falcons closed the gap to 27-17 in the latter part of the game, but Favre sealed the win with an 18-yard scoring pass to Dorsey Levens.
  • The total points scored in the game were 57 (37-20).

Sources:

  • The Times, 1996