Willie Snead throws 50-yard touchdown pass to Tim Hightower
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
In the countdown to the New Orleans Saints' 2026 season opener, Willie Snead IV executed a trick play, throwing a 50-yard touchdown pass to Tim Hightower against the Los Angeles Rams. The play unfolded with quarterback Drew Brees passing to Snead, who found Hightower in stride for the score. At the time, the Saints led 42-21, illustrating their commanding performance. This play adds to the rivalry history between the Saints and Rams, which has seen several notable matchups in recent years.
- •Willie Snead IV completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Tim Hightower.
- •The Saints led the Rams 42-21 at the time of the play.
- •Drew Brees initiated the play, passing to Snead before the touchdown.
- •This trick play showcases the Saints' offensive creativity.
- •The play is part of the longstanding rivalry between the two teams.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Saints Play of the Day: Willie Snead's 50-yard pass to Tim Hightower
"Wide receivers usually catch touchdown passes, not throw them. But Willie Snead IV and Tim Hightower flipped the script in our Saints Play of the Day.
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