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Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 1: With New Orleans in this year's Super Bowl, only the Houston Texans (in existence eight seasons), the Cleveland Browns 2.0 (in existence 11 seasons), the Jacksonville Jaguars (in existence 15 seasons) and the Detroit Lions (in existence 80 seasons) have not reached the ultimate game.
Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 2: For the second consecutive season, the team ranked last in rushing made the Super Bowl -- Arizona last year, Indianapolis this year.
Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 3: In the fourth quarter and overtime, New Orleans has outscored its opponents 149-55 this season.
Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 4: Indianapolis allowed the fewest sacks (13) in the league this season; New Orleans allowed the fourth fewest (20).
Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 5: At age 42, Indianapolis kicker Matt Stover will be the oldest player to appear in a Super Bowl.
Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 6: The Colts and Saints were tied (with the Vikings) for the most touchdown passes this season (34).
Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 7: Indianapolis versus New Orleans marks the first time the two top seeds have reached the Super Bowl since Buffalo-Dallas in 1994.
Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 8: In the AFC Championship Game, the Colts passed for 360 yards against the Jets, who had the league's No. 1-ranked pass defense. The Saints' pass defense is ranked 26th.
Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 9: The Colts have scored three touchdowns this season on turnovers and kick returns; the Saints have scored 10.
Stats of the Super Bowl Run-Up No. 10: The Colts start eight undrafted players.
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Seahawks bring back veteran S Babineaux (AP)
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