Doug Tatum, The Times-Picayune

There are a number of stats that jump out at you from the gamebook of the Seattle Seahawks’ stunning 41-36 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.

No. 1. Matt Hasselbeck’s four touchdown passes. The Saints’ defense – No. 4 in the NFL this season – had surrendered just 13passing touchdowns in the 16 regular-season games. Hasselbeck, who was 22 of 35 for 272 yards and a 113.0 rating, took advantage of strong safety Roman Harper three times in the first half to connect with John Carlson (twice) and Brandon Stokely for touchdown passes.

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