Aaron Brooks connects on 35-yard touchdown pass for Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
In a game from 2002, Aaron Brooks delivered a 35-yard touchdown pass to Jake Reed just before halftime against the Minnesota Vikings. The play, highlighted for the Saints Play of the Day, showcased Brooks' ability to navigate the pocket under pressure. Despite the touchdown giving New Orleans a brief lead, they ultimately fell to Minnesota, which featured standout performances from Randy Moss and Daunte Culpepper. The contest included multiple lead changes and ended in a narrow 32-31 loss for the Saints. This event is part of the countdown to the upcoming NFL season opener.
- •Aaron Brooks passed for a 35-yard touchdown to Jake Reed.
- •The Saints lost to the Vikings 32-31 in a tightly contested game.
- •The game featured significant contributions from both Randy Moss and Daunte Culpepper.
- •The event occurred in 2002, now highlighted as the Saints Play of the Day.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — This 35-yard Aaron Brooks touchdown pass is the Saints Play of the Day
"Aaron Brooks and Deuce McAllister were two points away from outdueling Randy Moss and Daunte Culpepper. The Saints Play of the Day? A 35-yard TD pass.
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