Saints QB Drew Brees was selected as MVP of Super Bowl XLIV after leading his team to a 31-17 win over the Colts, and the first NFL title in franchise history.

Brees completed 32 of 39 passes for 288 yards and a pair of touchdowns with no interceptions in the victory.

Brees hit TE Jeremy Shockey on a 2-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to give the Saints the lead.

The Saints trailed the Colts 10-0 in the first quarter and tied the Redskins (Super Bowl XXII) for the largest rally in Super Bowl history.

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