Did brett favre earn a cracked rib in Monday nights game?”
HOUSTON Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he might have a cracked rib, although it didn’t prevent him from starting against the Texans. Favre told ESPN before Monday night’s game at Houston that he hasn’t received an official diagnosis but that taking a deep breath caused him some discomfort. He also doesn’t plan to wear any kind of special padding, saying “the damage is done.” Favre didn’t appear to be in any pain when he handed off to Adrian Peterson on the first play of the game, and Peterson scored on a 75-yard run. Favre was expected to play the entire first half against the Texans. He wasn’t listed on the injury report, and none of his teammates mentioned the injury before the game. The three-time MVP signed a $25 million deal with the Vikings on Aug. 18. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below. HOUSTON (AP) – Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he might have a cracked rib. Favre told ESPN before Monday night’s game
Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he might have a cracked rib, although it didn’t prevent him from starting against the Texans. Favre told ESPN before Monday night’s game at Houston that he hasn’t received an official diagnosis but that taking a deep breath caused him some discomfort. He also doesn’t plan to wear any kind of special padding, saying “the damage is done.” Favre didn’t appear to be in any pain when he handed off to Adrian Peterson on the first play of the game, and Peterson scored on a 75-yard run. Favre was expected to play the entire first half against the Texans. He wasn’t listed on the injury report, and none of his teammates mentioned the injury before the game. The three-time MVP signed a $25 million deal with the Vikings on Aug. 18.
Vikings QB Brett Favre told ESPN on Monday that he may have a cracked rib. The Vikings are set to play the Texans in a preseason game tonight. If Favre plays, it would be his second game since joining the team earlier this month. Favre, 39, told ESPN he has discomfort when he takes deep breath. He has not had an official diagnosis of a cracked rib. The QB, who had a torn biceps tendon surgically repaired in May, told ESPN “the damage is done.” The network reported he is expected to play the entire first half for the Vikings tonight.
