The 98-yard touchdown pass play between New Orleans Saints quarterback and Sunday is the longest pass play in franchise history and the longest scoring offensive play in franchise history. Previously the longest scoring offensive play was a 90-yard touchdown from Billy Joe Hobert to Eddie Kennison vs. Atlanta on October 10, 1999. The longest pass play in franchise history occurred in the franchise’s inaugural season, a 96-yard completion from Billy Kilmer to Walt Roberts on November 19, 1967 vs. Philadelphia.
The third quarter completion is the longest in QB Drew Brees’ career, surpassing an 86-yard touchdown completion from Brees to WR Marques Colston at Carolina on Oct.