Archie Manning's 85-yard pass featured in Saints Play of the Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
With 85 days remaining until the New Orleans Saints begin their 2026 regular season, the team's Play of the Day highlights Archie Manning's longest pass of his career. The notable 85-yard throw to Wes Chandler occurred in 1979 against the San Francisco 49ers, setting up a crucial touchdown. Chandler, who suffered an injury on the play, would go on to complete the season strong, earning a Pro Bowl selection. That game marked a pivotal moment for Manning, who completed 20 of 28 passes for 355 yards with two touchdowns. New Orleans finished that season with an 8-8 record, the best in franchise history at the time.
- •Manning's 85-yard throw occurred in 1979.
- •The pass was to Wes Chandler against the 49ers.
- •Chandler returned after a knee injury sustained on the play.
- •Manning completed 20 of 28 passes for 355 yards in that game.
- •New Orleans finished the 1979 season at 8-8.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — The longest pass of Archie Manning's career is Saints Play of the Day
"There are 85 days left until the Saints kick off their season, which makes the longest pass of Archie Manning's career the Play of the Day.
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