Someone should keep an eye on John Madden. There is some possibility, however infinitesimal, that Brett Favre's consecutive games streak might be in jeopardy.

OK, the good news is that Favre says he's had similar injuries in the past and played, and he does have and extra four days to recuperate before the Packers play the Oakland Raiders in nine days. The bad news is that he did get banged up pretty good when he was sacked by Cowboys DB Nathan Jones on a blitz in the second quarter. Jones came unimpeded from Favre's front side. But Favre was focused downfield and double-loaded, giving Jones a chance to deliver a big blow. 

Favre suffered two injuries. One that the TV audience was aware of was a shot to the so-called funny bone on his throwing arm elbow that left his fingers numb and unable to grip the ball. The other was a separated left shoulder, naturally his non-throwing arm, that was revealed after the game.

Meanwhile, the grizzled gunslinger was doing his best John Wayne, saying that he's had worse and played. But, well, you never know.  His NFL-record consecutive start streak is at 249 regular-season games and 269 counting playoffs.

Those who love to watch Favre play, and no one is more vocal about it than Madden, are hoping he's right.

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