SB 44: Saints slip past Colts 31-17 for 1st Super Bowl title

Posted January 20, 2016 6:00 am

By The Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2010, file photo, New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) reacts as he returns an interception 74 yards for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of NFL football's Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. The Saints won 31-17. (AP Photo/Mike Grollm File) The Associated Press

Super Bowl 44

Feb. 7, 2010

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Tracy Porter's 74-yard interception return with 3:12 remaining capped a fourth-quarter comeback and lifted the Saints to their first Super Bowl title.

Trailing 10-6, New Orleans opened the second half by recovering an onside kick, which led to a 16-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees to Pierre Thomas and the Saints' first lead.

Indianapolis came back with a 76-yard scoring drive capped by Joseph Addai's 4-yard touchdown run. Garrett Hartley's 47-yard field goal pulled the Saints within 17-16 after three quarters.

In the fourth period, Indy's Matt Stover missed a 51-yard field goal attempt. Brees completed all seven pass attempts on the ensuing drive, capped by Jeremy Shockey's 2-yard scoring catch with 5:42 remaining. The Saints got the 2-point conversion to take a 24-17 lead.

The Colts quickly drove to the Saints 31, but on third-and-5, Peyton Manning's short pass to the left side intended for Reggie Wayne was intercepted by Porter.

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FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2010, file photo, New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey, left, celebrates after his 2-yard touchdown reception against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of NFL football's Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. The Saints won 31-17. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) The Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2010, file photo, Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai (29) runs in a 4-yard touchdown as New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper (42) defends during the second half of NFL football's Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. The Saints won 31-17. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) The Associated Press

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