Week 8 Recap: Brett Favre Owns Green Bay

By Dan Shouse
Fan Fanatic Sports Staff

The main event this week was Brett Favre's return to Lambeau Field, and Favre reminded everyone whose house it really is.

Vikings 38 (7-1) Packers 26 (4-3)

So much for the boos bothering Brett Favre. Favre showed his former team that he still has plenty left, sticking it to the Packers with 4TD passes. The win puts the Vikings in firm control of the NFC North.

Dolphins 30 (3-4) Jets 25 (4-4)

Next time they play, maybe the Jets and Dolphins should start their game at half time. After being tied 3-3 at the half, both teams exploded for a combined 49 points in the second half. Last week Ted Ginn Jr was the goat. This week he was the hero, returning two kick offs for touchdowns in leading the Dolphins to a win in the Meadowlands.

Eagles 40 (5-2) Giants 17 (5-3)

What has happened to the Giants? After starting the year 5-0, the Giants have now lost three games in a row. This game was over at the half, as the Eagles jumped out to a 30-7 lead at the break. The Eagles now move into a first place tie with the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East.

Cowboys 38 (5-2) Seahawks 17 (2-5)

Romo was solid again for the Cowboys, throwing for 3 touchdowns, including another to Miles Austin. Romo has a chance to get the Cowboys into first place next week, as the Cowboys travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles.

Colts 18 (7-0) 49ers 14 (3-4)

The Colts offense actually struggled at times, and Indy actually trailed at the half. It was not until Reggie Wayne's 22 yard TD reception on a half back option pass by Joesph Addai in the fourth quarter that the Colts finally took the lead. The 49ers have now dropped three straight.

Texans 31 (5-3) Bills 10 (3-5)

With Owen Daniels hurt, and Steve Slaton fumbling his way to the bench, Ryan Moats stepped up big time to lead the Texans to a win in Buffalo. Moats found the end zone three times in the fourth quarter to blow a close game wide open.

Bears 30 (4-3) Browns 6 (1-7)

Derek Anderson was his usually self, completing 6 of 17 passes for 76 yards and 2 picks, and the Bears defense had an easy day. Anderson was benched late in the game. It appears that Brady Quinn will get another chance to lead this "pro" team.

Rams 17 (1-7) Lions 10 (1-6)

The Rams ended a 17 game losing streak, and won for the fist time since October of 2008. The Rams no longer have to worry about joining the Lions as the only team to go 0-16.

Ravens 30 (4-3) Broncos 7 (6-1)

The Broncos undefeated streak came to an end in a big way on Sunday. The Raven offense came to life in the second half, putting up 24 points after the half. It was the first loss for Josh McDaniels as an NFL head coach.

Titans 30 (1-6) Jaguars 13 (3-4)

Maybe Jeff Fisher should have listened to the owner all along. Vince Young, who replaced Kerry Collins as the Titans starting QB, did not put up big numbers, but he did not have too. Chris Johnson provided all the offense rushing for over 200 yards and 2 scores to lead the Titans to their first win of the season.

Chargers 24 (4-3) Raiders 16 (2-6)

It was just like old times in San Diego. LT found the end zone twice (remember when that was a given each week) and the Raiders once again struggled in the passing game, managing only 88 yards for the game. Who will Tom Cable hit this week?

Panthers 34 (3-4) Cardinals 21 (4-3)

The Cardinals may be the most inconsistent team in the NFL. After looking great in a win last time out against the Giants, the Cardinals were a turnover machine against the Panthers. Kurt Warner threw 5 ints, and DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart combined for over 200 yards rushing and 2 TDs to give the Panthers the upset win in the desert.