Thanks in large part to his lack of success at the Metrodome and the old Pontiac Silverdome, Brett Favre became known early in his career as a quarterback who thrived outdoors but struggled when forced to play inside.
From 1992 to 1999, Favre posted an 8-15 record indoors during the regular season. But things have changed for Favre when it comes to playing in controlled environments since the 2000 season. In fact, if the now 40-year-old quarterback can lead the Vikings to a victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday at the Edward Jones Domes, he will have a 25-24 regular-season record in dome stadiums.
That would mark the first time Favre had a better than .500 record in domes since he was 2-1 after winning at Houston on Dec. 13, 1992 in his first season as the Packers starter. Favre had lost his first start in a dome on Oct. 4, 1992 at Atlanta before beating Detroit and the Oilers. His next two starts inside both came in the Metrodome and he lost both.
A victory Sunday also would give Favre a 10-game winning streak in domes. The stretch started on Nov. 13, 2005 when he won at Atlanta. A Dec. 16, 2007 victory at St. Louis also is included in that list. Of course, Favre has won all three of his dome starts this season, beating Detroit at Ford Field and San Francisco and Green Bay at the Metrodome.
On another note, it appears as if the decision on whether rookie right tackle Phil Loadholt can play Sunday is going to be made on game day after the training staff gets a look at him. It sounds as if Loadholt rolled the same ankle in practice this week that he hurt in the preseason. Remember, he came out of the third exhibition game at Houston early because he was battling the ankle issue and the coaching staff wanted to be cautious with him. If Loadholt doesn't go, look for Artis Hicks to get the start.
