Sam Mills scores on 76-yard fumble return for Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Sam Mills scored a touchdown on a 76-yard fumble return during a game against the New York Jets. This play, which is highlighted as the Saints Play of the Day, set the tone for the Saints' 20-0 victory in the 1992 season. The score also marked a record for Mills, known for his impactful plays despite being undersized for a linebacker. Mills, revered as a Hall of Famer, had a notable career, contributing to the Saints' franchise record of 12 wins that season.
- •Mills stripped the ball from Jets quarterback Browning Nagle.
- •The touchdown is the longest play of Mills' career.
- •The Saints finished the 1992 season with a 12-4 record.
- •Mills was known for returning fumbles for touchdowns throughout his career.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — This must-see 76-yard TD by Sam Mills is the Saints Play of the Day
"Sam Mills once stripped a fumble, recovered it, and covered 76 yards on the return for a score. That's an easy choice our Saints Play of the Day.
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