Vikings vs. Saints: First Mention Of Brett Favre's Ankle Comes In Second Quarter

In a surprising move, it took NBC's Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth nearly a quarter and a half before mentioning Brett Favre's ankle.

The Vikings QB had ankle surgery in the offseason and it was the subject of hours and hours of media discussion (we're guilty, too).

It was the 8:32 mark in the second quarter before NBC's announcers brought up the most discussed ankle in NFL history.

"And we haven't even mentioned Brett Favre's ankle," Al Michaels said sounding as surprised as we were. Cris Collinsowrth said Favre is now taking shots in his ankle to relieve him of the pain.

I'm surprised it took so long bring it up. If it's anything TV announcers love, it's Favre's gutsy play and child-like enthusiasm for the game!

The Saints are leading Brett Favre and the Vikings (and Brett Favre's ankle) 7-0 in the second quarter.

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