Packers Legend Brett Favre Fires Back at Cris Collinsworth After “Disrespectful” NFC Remarks About Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin — November 27, 2025

In the wake of the Packers’ commanding 23–6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, a surprising postgame storyline has overtaken the on-field dominance: a sharp critique from longtime broadcaster and Super Bowl champion Cris Collinsworth, whose comments sparked outrage across Packers Nation and drew an unusually forceful response from franchise icon Brett Favre. What started as a routine Sunday night analysis has now grown into a full-blown national debate about respect, legitimacy, and the Packers’ place in the NFC race.

According to NBC’s postgame segment, Collinsworth claimed the Packers were “not a team anyone should take seriously as a real threat in the NFC.” The remark landed like a slap in the face to a team riding defensive momentum and pushing toward a playoff surge. Within minutes, the clip went viral, triggering criticism from analysts, former players, and fans. But it wasn’t until Favre weighed in that the backlash hit full force. For a legend who rarely wades into media conflicts, the tone was unmistakably firm — bordering on fiery.

Speaking on ESPN Milwaukee, Favre defended his former team with characteristic bluntness. “You don’t make a comment like that after the way these boys played,” he said. “That’s not just wrong — it’s disrespectful. Green Bay has earned respect in this league for decades. And this group? They’re fighting every snap. To brush them off like that is lazy analysis.” Favre pointed to the Packers’ defensive showcase, including Micah Parsons’ historic two-sack performance, as clear evidence that the team belongs in any serious NFC conversation.

Inside Lambeau Field, the mood was more measured, though players were well aware of the criticism. According to team sources, several veterans viewed the remarks as fuel rather than distraction. “Good. Keep doubting us,” one defensive starter reportedly said. “We’ll answer every question with how we play.” Head coach Matt LaFleur downplayed the noise publicly, reiterating his commitment to preparation and execution: “Our focus doesn’t change because of someone’s opinion. We’re building something. The tape speaks louder than anything else.”

Across Wisconsin, however, fans were far less diplomatic. Social media lit up with frustration: “Did he watch the same game we did?” one fan wrote. “Packers not a threat? Ask the Vikings,” another added. Favre’s remarks quickly galvanized the fanbase, reminding them of an era defined by toughness, accountability, and pride. His willingness to defend today’s roster underscored the connective tissue running through generations of Packers football — a culture built on proving people wrong.

Where the debate goes from here remains to be seen. Collinsworth has not issued further clarification, and NBC has declined to comment on the specific remark. But Favre’s intervention has elevated the discussion beyond a typical media-player disagreement. It has become a referendum on how the Packers are viewed nationally and whether their recent surge signals something more substantial as the postseason picture sharpens.

For now, one thing is certain: the Packers aren’t shying away from criticism — and neither are the legends who helped build the franchise’s legacy. With tough matchups ahead and momentum beginning to swell, the team will have every opportunity to answer Collinsworth’s words the way Favre insists they should: by letting the football do the talking.