Super Bowl XLIV Quick Facts

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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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