New Orleans Saints Win Super Bowl XLIV 31-17 Over Indianapolis Colts

Drew Brees, not Peyton Manning, wins the MVP award and the Saints, not the Colts,  win Super Bowl XLIV.  (AP Images)

They were down 10-0 at one point in the first half and closed the gap a little by halftime. But the  second half opened on a high point for the New Orleans Saints and from there things just kept rolling right along, with Tracy Porter's interception and resulting 74 yard run for the touchdown with just over 3 minutes left in game,  sealing the deal for the Saints. Super Bowl Sunday belongs to the New Orleans Saints, who  beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win their first Super Bowl title.

Drew Brees wins the MVP award

MVP Drew Brees went 32 for 39 for 288 yards for the Saints, tying Tom Brady's Super Bowl record for completions. Brees went 7 for 7 on the drive that put New Orleans ahead to stay, with the score coming on a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey.

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