"The San Francisco 49ers' sensational defense caused fits for the New Orleans Saints' spectacular offense. But the Saints were still able to come up with some of their trademark big plays.

They scored touchdowns in the first half on a 14-yard pass from Brees to tight end Jimmy Graham and a 25-yard strike from Brees to Colston. Then in the final 4:02, they scored dramatic touchdowns on a 44-yard pass to Sproles and a 66-yard pass to Graham.

Sproles caught the ball around the 49ers' 37-yard line and made both safeties Dashon Goldson and Donte Whitner miss him before scooting into the end zone."