The NFL says that a third-quarter hit on Vikings quarterback Brett Favre should have been flagged in last weekend's NFC Championship Game. The low blow on Favre, which hobbled him, would have reversed a penalty. "It's the type of hit that we don't want," NFL vice president of officiating Mike Pereira said, "... because clearly we're trying to protect the knees and we need to focus on this to make sure we don't miss [them]." With the score tied 21-21, Favre took a hit from Saints defensive end Bobby McCray. Minnesota would have had a first down at the Saints' 19-yard line.