Record and Win for Packers' Favre

Packers 23, Vikings 16

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 30 -- Brett Favre is No. 1 -- with a bullet. Favre broke Dan Marino's record for career touchdown passes Sunday, zipping No. 421 to Greg Jennings in the first quarter of Green Bay's 23-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

He hit Jennings on a 16-yard slant for the score with 4 minutes 56 seconds left in the quarter, and like most of his touchdown throws through his brilliant 17-year career, this one had plenty of steam on it.

"It feels great, but I've never considered myself as good a quarterback as Dan Marino," Favre said. "Dan was a hero of mine. To be mentioned in the same breath as Dan and other guys really makes it special."

Ever the jubilant celebrator, Favre sprinted to the end zone and hoisted Jennings on his left shoulder. He joined in hugs with his teammates on the sideline; in the stands, thousands of Packers faithful who made the trip from Wisconsin cheered loudly.

Even those dressed in purple stood and applauded when the announcement was made. A taped message from Marino was played to congratulate Favre, who threw another touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.

Favre was the obvious difference in the decision over pass-deficient Minnesota.

"He's making all the proper decisions. You don't see him making some of the decisions he made in the past," Minnesota safety Darren Sharper said. "They're putting a lot on him, throwing the ball a lot, and he's not making too many bad throws."

Kelly Holcomb is, well, not quite in Favre's class.

He threw a touchdown pass to Sidney Rice with 1:55 left to pull the Vikings within seven, and a nearly disastrous fumble gave Minnesota a chance to tie it.

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