A recent video showing a heated exchange between Mark Gastineau and Brett Favre has reignited the controversy surrounding Michael Strahan's single-season sack record. The video, which quickly gained traction online, captures Gastineau confronting Favre at a 2023 memorabilia event about the 2001 play where Strahan surpassed Gastineau's record. Gastineau accuses Favre of intentionally allowing Strahan to sack him in the final game of the 2001 season.

Favre responded to the resurfaced video on social media, aiming to clarify the situation. He explained that his actions were not intended to diminish Gastineau's accomplishment but rather to conclude the game in a lighthearted manner. He described the play as a calculated move, choosing to duck down rather than evade Strahan, as the game's outcome was already decided. Favre admitted that helping Strahan might have crossed his mind, but it wasn't a deliberate plan. He acknowledged Gastineau's feelings and expressed respect for his career, emphasizing that there was no ill will intended.

Favre expressed regret that the private exchange was filmed and publicized, framing it as a moment of shared frustration between two football veterans. He concluded by praising Gastineau's talent and advocating for his induction into the Hall of Fame.

An upcoming documentary about the New York Sack Exchange, of which Gastineau was a key member, further explores this controversy, with Gastineau alleging that Favre deliberately "took a dive" to assist Strahan. This incident adds another layer to the ongoing debate about the legitimacy of Strahan's record and Gastineau's place in football history.