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Brett Favre vs. Aaron Rodgers: How first 'Monday Night Football' showdown shaped never-ending comparisons

Brett Favre was always good for "Monday Night Football" ratings.

Whether it was throwing a game-winning TD pass off Antonio Freeman's back or delivering an unforgettable tribute to his late father, Favre made the most of the moment during his time in Green Bay.

Yet it's the "Monday Night Football" game when he wore a different uniform that drew the highest television ratings. ESPN will re-air the Oct. 5, 2009, matchup between the Vikings and Packers tonight — the first head-to-head matchup between Favre and Aaron Rodgers.

That was a much-anticipated moment given the circumstances.