Records Tied or Broken at Super Bowl XLIV

Last night's Super Bowl didn't just net the Saints a win, but added some names to the record books as well. At 82.1%, QB Drew Brees now has the highest Super Bowl career completion percentage. The New Orleans Times-Picayune takes a look at other new records:

• Most completions: The Saints' 32 and the Colts 31 make 63, the most ever in a Super Bowl.
• Completion percentage: The teams' combined stats average at 75%, the best of all time.

• Most 40-plus yard field goals: With 3, the Saint's Garrett Hartley takes the cake.
• Oldest player: The Colts' Matt Stover, 42, now holds the honor.

The game also tied some old records:

• Most completions: New Orleans' 32
• Most 2-point conversions: 1, for the Saints' successful attempt
• Fewest sacks, team: 0, for the Colts.
• Fewest turnovers, team: 0, for the Saints.

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