Favre was fined $10,000 by the NFL on Friday for his crack-back block on Houston
defensive back Eugene Wilson in a preseason game.
The play happened on Monday night at Houston in Favre's
first extensive action since he signed with the Vikings on Aug. 18.
The 39-year-old lined up at receiver in Minnesota's
version of the wildcat offense. Rookie receiver Percy Harvin took the snap and
started running around the left end in Favre's direction. Despite playing with
sore ribs, the quarterback crouched and threw his body at Wilson's legs to cut
him down.
The game was televised nationally and the block caused an
uproar in Houston and elsewhere around the league. Wilson injured his knee on
the play and defensive players have long considered that type of block a dirty
play.
"What was up with that?" Wilson said after the game when
asked about the block. "Seriously, what was up with that?"
Favre had only been practicing for 14 days since ending
his second retirement to join the Vikings. He said he wasn't trying to injure
Wilson and was only trying to help Harvin on the run, and knock a little rust
off.
"I will be 40 years old in October and (was) weed-eating
13 days ago," Favre said. "I wasn't thinking about throwing blocks."
The Vikings finish the preseason Friday night with a home
game against the Cowboys. Favre is not expected to play.