Super Bowl XLIV Quick Facts

Yesterday we got to see the captivating matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts, and the two teams did not disappoint. It was a thrilling game performed by the two best offenses in the NFL. I didn’t write this post to gush, so let’s get to it. Here’s a collection of milestones set in Super Bowl XLIV (44).

• At 96 yards, the Colts’ 2nd quarter touchdown drive tied for the longest drive in Super Bowl history. The Bears had a 96 yard drive against the Patriots in Super Bowl XX (20).
• The Saints’ onside kick at the start of the 2nd half was the 1st onside kick outside the 4th quarter in Super Bowl history.
• Saints kicker Garret Hartley kicked a record 3 field goals of 40+ yards.
• Drew Brees tied Tom Brady’s record of 32 completions in one Super Bowl. Brady did it in Super Bowl XXXVIII (38).
• Drew Brees and Peyton Manning combined for the most completions by a pair of quarterbacks in Super Bowl history.
• The Saints tied the record for the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history after trailing 10-0. The Redskins came back to beat the Broncos after trailing by the same score in Super Bowl XXII (22).
• The New Orleans Saints won more playoff games this postseason (including the Super Bowl) than they won in their previous 42 years of existence.
• With Super Bowl XLIV, South Florida has hosted more Super Bowls (10) than any other city/region.

If you were unable to make it to the game, get the Official Super Bowl XLIV Program iPhone app. If you prefer a traditional almanac, check out The Ultimate Super Bowl Book: A Complete Reference to the Stats, Stars, and Stories Behind Football’s Biggest Game – and Why the Best Team Won:

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