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The 2009 Saints by the (record-setting) numbers
Cold, Hard Football Facts for January 28, 2010
 Regardless of what happens in Super Bowl XLIV, the 2009 season was undoubtedly the best in Saints franchise history. Here's a look at the franchise and NFL records set or tied by New Orleans this year (courtesy of the team's media department). This is a pretty impressive list for one season's work.
Most points, season: 510
Most touchdowns, season: 64
Most touchdowns, game: 7 (tied), vs. N.Y. Giants, 10/18/09
Most passing touchdowns, season: 34 (tied)
Most passing touchdowns, game: 6 (tied) vs. Detroit, 9/13/09
Longest winning streak: 13 games (Weeks 1-13)
Highest average yards per play, game: 9.6 vs. New England, 11/30/09
Most interception returns yards, season: 652
Most interceptions returned for touchdown, season: 5 (tied)
Most interceptions returned for touchdown, game: 2 at Miami, 10/25/09
Drew Brees
Completion percentage, season: 70.62*
Passer rating, season: 109.6
Passer rating, game: 158.3*, Brees vs. New England, 11/30/09
Touchdown passes, career: 122
Touchdown passes, season: 34 (tied)
Touchdown passes, game: 6 (tied), vs. Detroit, 9/13/09
Most consecutive completions: 19, vs. Tampa Bay, 12/27/09
Darren Sharper
Most interception return yardage, season: 376*
Most interceptions returned for TDs, season: 3
Longest interception return for TD: 99, vs. N.Y. Jets 10/4/09
* set or tied NFL record
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