Congratulations, Brett Favre: First Player in NFL History With 300 Interceptions

New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre added another milestone to his Hall of Fame career today, becoming the first player in NFL history to throw 300 career interceptions.

Interception No. 300 was an incredibly costly one: The Jets led the Buffalo Bills 23-10 in the fourth quarter and were just trying to protect their lead, but Favre threw a bad pass that Bills cornerback Jabari Greer picked off and returned 42 yards for a touchdown, getting the Bills right back in the game.

Favre is one of the all-time great quarterbacks, but he's also one of the all-time mistake-prone quarterbacks. He leads the league in interceptions this season, and as the 300 milestone reminds us, no quarterback in history has matched Favre in the interception department.

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New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre (C) releases a pass just as he is hit by a Buffalo Bills pass rush during NFL football action in Orchard Park, New York, November 2, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Wiepert (UNITED STATES)

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New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre (L) signals a first down as referee Ron Winter looks on during NFL football action against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York, November 2, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Wiepert (UNITED STATES)

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New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. New York won 26-17. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 02: Brett Favre #4 of the New York Jets looks to hand off against the Buffalo Bills on November 2, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. New York won 26-17. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Favre

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 02: Brett Favre #4 of the New York Jets hands off to Jerricho Cotchery #89 against the Buffalo Bills on November 2, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. New York won 26-17. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Favre;Jerricho Cotchery

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 02: Eric Mangini, head coach of the New York Jets walks away from Brett Favre #4 during a time out against the Buffalo Bills on November 2, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. New York won 26-17. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eric Mangini;Brett Favre

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New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre looks to throw downfield during NFL football action against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York, November 2, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Wiepert (UNITED STATES)

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New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre (4) throws a pass as he is tackled during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. New York won 26-17. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)

New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (L) looks to catch a pass from Brett Favre during NFL football action against Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York , November 2, 2008. REUTERS/Adam Wiepert (UNITED STATES)

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 02: Brett Favre #4 of the New York Jets takes a drink on the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills on November 2, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Favre

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