Growing up, Captain Munnerlyn admits he rooted against the Vikings at least twice a year — when they played the Green Bay Packers.

The Vikings cornerback was a big fan of Brett Favre, the Packers quarterback from 1992-2007. By the time Favre joined Minnesota for the 2009 and 2010 seasons, Munnerlyn was in the NFL. He played for the Carolina Panthers from 2009-13 before joining the Vikings last season.

“When I was growing up, I was a Green Bay fan and Brett Favre was my favorite player,” said Munnerlyn, whose Vikings face the Packers on Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium. “Him being from Mississippi and me being from Alabama, I was a big-time Brett Favre fan.”

Munnerlyn was raised in Mobile, Ala., 90 miles from Favre’s hometown of Kiln, Miss. He watched as many Packers games as he could, including Green Bay’s dramatic 26-20 overtime victory over the Vikings at Lambeau Field on Nov. 6, 2000 on Monday Night Football.

Favre threw the winning 43-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Freeman, who caught a bobbled ball while lying on his back and got up to run into the end zone. Announcer Al Michaels then exclaimed, “He did what?”

“I remember that one,” Munnerlyn said. “That was big time. (Favre) played a lot of great games against the Vikings. … He’s a legend.”

During his rookie season with the Panthers in 2009, Munnerlyn said he took note of Favre leading the Vikings to two victories over the Packers twice that season. Soon after, the Panthers defeated Favre’s Vikings 26-7, a game Munnerlyn called a big thrill.

Munnerlyn signed with the Vikings last year and at first didn’t understand the intensity of the rivalry with the Packers. He knows now.

“It’s like South Carolina-Clemson, Alabama-Auburn,” said Munnerlyn, who played for South Carolina. “It feels like a college rivalry. It’s definitely a big-time rivalry, and I’m glad to be part of it.”

INJURY REPORT

Vikings tackle Matt Kalil missed a second straight day of practice Thursday because of a toe injury, but coach Mike Zimmer anticipates he will be in the lineup Sunday against Green Bay.

“I expect him to play,” Zimmer said.

Despite nagging injuries, Kalil has not missed a game since entering the NFL in 2012, playing in 57 consecutive regular-season games.

Zimmer said middle linebacker Eric Kendricks, who has missed the past two games with a rib injury, will return against the Packers on Sunday. Kendricks has been a full participant in practice all week.

“I’m very excited to get back,” Kendricks said.

For a second straight day, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (hamstring) and linebacker Anthony Barr (hand, knee) were limited in practice. After being listed as limited Wednesday, defensive tackles Sharrif Floyd (knee, ankle) and Tom Johnson (concussion) and running back Matt Asiata (quad) were all full participants.

BRIEFLY

Peterson was named FedEx Ground player of the week for rushing for 203 yards last Sunday at Oakland. He has won the award 15 times, three behind leader LaDainian Tomlinson.

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