EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Brett Favre expects to start for the Vikings against the Patriots today despite two fractures in his left ankle, according to a report by ESPN.

The network reported yesterday that Favre said in a telephone interview his injuries have healed significantly and that he plans to start, which would extend his record streak of consecutive regular-season starts to 292 games.

The Associated Press left messages for the Vikings and Childress seeking comment. The team was on its way to Boston yesterday.