CLAWING INTO SECOND PLACE. Favre shines in Metrodome

Favre was clearly having a lot more fun, as the television analysts remind viewers so many times. After his third-and-goal pass was turned into a 5-yard score for Herron in the first quarter, Favre leaped into his receiver's arms and patted him hard on the shoulder.

Driver has consistently hurt the Vikings over the years with his speed over the middle, especially on the artificial grass here. He burned Dontarrious Thomas on a crossing pattern right before halftime, racing 82 yards untouched for a huge score to give the Packers a 17-14 lead.

Favre ran as hard as he could to keep up, picking up his favorite receiver when he finally reached him and lifting him onto his shoulder.

"I love that guy," Driver said. "I know what he's thinking. He knows what I'm thinking. That's a great combination. When it's all said and done, I'm just glad I'll be a part of his legacy."

Packers 23, Vikings 17.