Tracy Porter's interception sealed the Super Bowl for the New Orleans Saints.

The New Orleans Saints have won Super Bowl XLIV.

They beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 here at Sun Life Stadium in South Florida.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees was 32-of-39 for 288 yards and two touchdowns.

But it was the big 75-yard interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Tracy Porter that sealed the deal.

"I studied and knew their tendencies," Porter said. "I just jumped around and the ball went right into my hands."

Porter's teammate Darren Sharper, who was on the Green Bay Packers as a rookie when they lost to Denver, said this was a game that nobody had faith in the team except for the team.

"Man this is unbelievable," Sharper said. "I don't know of anyone who gave us a chance, but when you get here, anyone can win."

Saints receiver Marques Colston was philosophical.

"We did this for the city of New Orleans," Colston said.

Owner Tom Benson said when given the trophy that "New Orleans is back." When asked about his coach Sean Payton, Benson said, "I might kiss him."

Quarterback Drew Brees was named MVP.