By Greg A. Bedard of the Journal Sentinel

Green Bay - The NFL has announced the Nov. 1 game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings has been moved from a noon start to 3:15 p.m.

The reason is obvious: the game marks Brett Favre's return to Lambeau Field.

The Oct. 5 matchup between the two teams in the Metrodome was the highest-rated program ever on cable.

The rematch will be broadcast on FOX.

The New York Giants-Philadelphia Eagles matchup originally scheduled for 3:15 has been moved to noon. The NFL's stated reason is to avoid a conflict with a possible World Series game in Philadelphia.