As he sees it, he simply was talking to a friend about both football and life in general.

But in the space of a few days this week, that conversation six weeks ago has taken on a life of its own.

In his weekly Wednesday news conference, Favre admitted he spoke to then-Detroit president Matt Millen before the Lions hosted Green Bay on Sept. 14, but he denied the report by foxsports.com that he gave specific information that could be used in game planning.

"I didn't give him any game planning," Favre said Wednesday. "I haven't been in that offense in over a year. I don't know what else to tell you. It was pretty simple."

Favre said Millen, a friend of his, called to invite him to go hunting and they then had a brief conversation about football.

"I talked to Millen 15 (or) 20 minutes," Favre said, although he later extended that estimate to perhaps 25 minutes. The story said he had talked to the Lions for over an hour.

Favre added, "More or less, I think the question he asked was, 'anything in particular you guys did to us last year or how you looked at us or whatever.' ... I can assure you, it wasn't anything. It would almost be embarrassing to say if I gave more (than) it was the wrong information, because I think they beat Detroit rather soundly."

True, Detroit certainly didn't glean much from the information, as Favre's successor, Aaron Rodgers, threw three touchdown passes in a 48-25 Green Bay win over the Lions.

Favre seemed irritated at times with the line of questioning, which dominated his media session. He wasn't asked any questions about Kansas City (1-5), the 3-3 Jets' opponent on Sunday.

Favre indicated it's likely he was on a speakerphone when talking to Millen and that it's possible Lions coaches were listening in.

"Half of (the conversation) was football. Half of it was (Millen's) son's a lawyer here (and) I'm not that far away.

"Believe me," he added, "I'm trying my best to help this team win, the New York Jets. (I'm) spending no time trying to make sure the Packers lose. I've got enough on my plate, believe me. I wish those guys (Packers) well."

Favre also said that such sharing of information is common in the NFL, and coach Eric Mangini said the same thing.

"From my experiences," Mangini said, "the benefit is pretty small."

Favre raised his voice when someone asked him about comments made by former teammate Charles Woodson, who said Favre's actions were "OK" if the Lions called Favre, but not if he called the Lions.

"Go back and tell Charles I did not call them," Favre said. "I didn't call 'em. ... I guess I'm a little bit angry because I think my reputation has been well-respected throughout the years. Anytime that's questioned, the type of teammate I am, it does anger me."

The question now becomes, will this serve as a distraction to the Jets before their game against Kansas City? With road games against Buffalo, New England and Tennessee looming in the next four weeks after this one, the Jets cannot afford a stumble against the woeful Chiefs.

"I don't know all the details," current teammate Damien Woody said, "but to me, it just seems ridiculous. We have our own things going on here. I think people just keep stirring up the whole Favre/Green Bay thing. To me, it's just getting out of control. I think Brett has just moved on from that and it seems like something just keeps stirring the pot. We've moved forward. I know he has."

Speaking hypothetically, Woody added, "It wouldn't bother me because that kind of stuff happens all the time. If a guy gets released from here and goes to another team, and we're playing that opponent, you better believe that guys will be calling and asking, 'what information can you give me?' That happens all the time. I just think this whole situation is blown out of proportion."

He'll get no argument with that here.

SERIES HISTORY: 33rd regular-season meeting. Chiefs lead series, 16-15-1. The Jets won the last meeting, scoring a lackluster 13-10 overtime win in the 2007 season finale on a rainy, dreary day. Mike Nugent's 43-yard field goal provided the game-winner. Interestingly, neither quarterback who started that game will start Sunday. Brodie Croyle (knee) is out for the season for the Chiefs, while Kellen Clemens has been supplanted by Brett Favre for the Jets. Kansas City coach Herm Edwards guided the Jets from 2001-05. During that tenure, he led the Jets to three playoff appearances.