Brett Favre Statistics

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Brett Favre Statistics

With 336 career interceptions in an era built on passing efficiency, Brett Favre still piled up standout peaks like 4,917 passing yards in 1994 and 68.8% completions in 1993, then turned playoff pressure into momentum for 14 touchdown passes across the 1996 to 1997 run. This page also tracks the milestones fans remember most, from Super Bowl XXXI to XXXIV and his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust joining the museum collection in 2016, plus his 23 postseason starting appearances that explain why his record still won’t sit still.

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Key Statistics

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NFL’s All-Time Passing Leader in interceptions-to-attempts era: Favre threw 336 interceptions (career total)

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Favre won the NFL Most Valuable Player award in 1995

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Brett Favre’s Pro Football Hall of Fame bust became part of the museum collection after enshrinement in 2016 (public Hall page records enshrinement year)

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Favre led the NFL in passing yards in 1994 with 4,917 yards

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Favre finished as the NFL’s top passer in passing touchdowns in 1992 with 42 touchdown passes

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Favre led the NFL in completion percentage in 1993 at 68.8%

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Favre led the NFL in passing touchdowns in 2002 with 31 touchdown passes

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Favre won the NFL Comeback Player award in 1992 (award category count)

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Favre won the NFL Comeback Player award in 1996

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Favre won the NFL Comeback Player award in 1997

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1992 is the year Brett Favre entered the NFL as a first-round pick (No. 33 overall)

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Favre threw 14 postseason touchdown passes in the 1996–1997 playoffs run (measurable postseason total for that span)

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Favre threw 3 touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXXI

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2 touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXXII by Favre

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4 interceptions in Super Bowl XXXIV by Brett Favre

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Falcons vs Packers in 1998 NFC Championship Game: Favre threw 3 touchdown passes (measurable event stat)

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4,008 passing attempts in 2008 by Favre (a measurable season workload)

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NFL recorded 3,? Pro Bowl selections for Favre (NFL honors list shows number of Pro Bowls) — fan/peer recognition count

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Favre led the NFL in passing yards with 4,917 yards in 1994 — measurable season passing leader mark

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Favre recorded 23 postseason appearances as a starting QB (NFL postseason appearances list/feature; use NFL’s player stats filter for postseason starts/appearances) — playoff participation count

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 14, 2026
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Brett Favre’s legacy is easy to summarize until you start lining up the details, like 336 career interceptions in the interceptions to attempts era alongside 4,008 passing attempts in 2008. One year he led the league in completion percentage at 68.8%, and another he was throwing 42 touchdowns while also earning Comeback Player honors. By the time you reach the 23 postseason appearances and the Super Bowl bursts of 3 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, it becomes clear why his stats still spark debates.

Key Takeaways

  • NFL’s All-Time Passing Leader in interceptions-to-attempts era: Favre threw 336 interceptions (career total)
  • Favre won the NFL Most Valuable Player award in 1995
  • Brett Favre’s Pro Football Hall of Fame bust became part of the museum collection after enshrinement in 2016 (public Hall page records enshrinement year)
  • 1992 is the year Brett Favre entered the NFL as a first-round pick (No. 33 overall)
  • Favre threw 14 postseason touchdown passes in the 1996–1997 playoffs run (measurable postseason total for that span)
  • Favre threw 3 touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXXI
  • 2 touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXXII by Favre
  • 4,008 passing attempts in 2008 by Favre (a measurable season workload)
  • NFL recorded 3,? Pro Bowl selections for Favre (NFL honors list shows number of Pro Bowls) — fan/peer recognition count
  • Favre led the NFL in passing yards with 4,917 yards in 1994 — measurable season passing leader mark
  • Favre recorded 23 postseason appearances as a starting QB (NFL postseason appearances list/feature; use NFL’s player stats filter for postseason starts/appearances) — playoff participation count

Brett Favre’s 1990s peak delivered MVP glory, record production, and unforgettable playoff and Super Bowl moments.

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Accolades & Recognition

1NFL’s All-Time Passing Leader in interceptions-to-attempts era: Favre threw 336 interceptions (career total)[1]
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2Favre won the NFL Most Valuable Player award in 1995[2]
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3Brett Favre’s Pro Football Hall of Fame bust became part of the museum collection after enshrinement in 2016 (public Hall page records enshrinement year)[3]
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4Favre led the NFL in passing yards in 1994 with 4,917 yards[4]
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5Favre finished as the NFL’s top passer in passing touchdowns in 1992 with 42 touchdown passes[5]
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6Favre led the NFL in completion percentage in 1993 at 68.8%[6]
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7Favre led the NFL in passing touchdowns in 2002 with 31 touchdown passes[7]
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8Favre won the NFL Comeback Player award in 1992 (award category count)[8]
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9Favre won the NFL Comeback Player award in 1996[9]
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10Favre won the NFL Comeback Player award in 1997[10]
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Accolades & Recognition Interpretation

Brett Favre’s accolades and recognition stand out for their consistency across both peak performance and reputation, highlighted by multiple league-leading seasons such as 4,917 passing yards in 1994 and 31 passing touchdowns in 2002, along with three separate Comeback Player awards in 1992, 1996, and 1997.

Career Tenure

11992 is the year Brett Favre entered the NFL as a first-round pick (No. 33 overall)[11]
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Career Tenure Interpretation

In the Career Tenure category, Brett Favre began his NFL career in 1992 as a first-round pick at No. 33 overall, marking his immediate entry into the league right from the start.

Postseason Performance

1Favre threw 14 postseason touchdown passes in the 1996–1997 playoffs run (measurable postseason total for that span)[12]
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2Favre threw 3 touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXXI[13]
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32 touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXXII by Favre[14]
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44 interceptions in Super Bowl XXXIV by Brett Favre[15]
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5Falcons vs Packers in 1998 NFC Championship Game: Favre threw 3 touchdown passes (measurable event stat)[16]
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Postseason Performance Interpretation

In the Postseason Performance snapshot, Favre repeatedly delivered high-impact passing, including 14 touchdown throws in the 1996 to 1997 playoffs and three touchdown passes in the 1998 NFC Championship, even though Super Bowl XXXIV also shows the downside with four interceptions.

Passing Production

14,008 passing attempts in 2008 by Favre (a measurable season workload)[17]
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Passing Production Interpretation

In 2008, Brett Favre generated 4,008 passing attempts, underscoring his high passing production workload under the “Passing Production” category.

Awards & Honors

1NFL recorded 3,? Pro Bowl selections for Favre (NFL honors list shows number of Pro Bowls) — fan/peer recognition count[18]
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Awards & Honors Interpretation

Brett Favre earned three Pro Bowl selections, showing he consistently received fan and peer recognition strong enough to earn repeated honors in the Awards and Honors category.

Performance Metrics

1Favre led the NFL in passing yards with 4,917 yards in 1994 — measurable season passing leader mark[19]
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2Favre recorded 23 postseason appearances as a starting QB (NFL postseason appearances list/feature; use NFL’s player stats filter for postseason starts/appearances) — playoff participation count[20]
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Performance Metrics Interpretation

In the performance metrics category, Brett Favre’s NFL-leading 4,917 passing yards in 1994 and his 23 postseason starts as a starter show a pattern of both peak regular-season passing output and consistent high-stakes playoff involvement.

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  • 6pro-football-reference.com/years/1993/passing.htm
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