Favre to start in Vikes’ season finale if he can, but Webb ready
By Zaket on December 30, 2010
Brett Favre must receive medical clearance to play in Minnesota’s final game. But rookie quarterback Joe Webb sure passed the test in his first career start for the Vikings. Vikings interim coach Leslie Frazier said Favre will start Sunday against Detroit if he can participate.
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