Super Bowl XLI

Super Bowl XLI /

Peyton Manning completed 25 of 38 passes for 247 yards and one touchdown en route to finally getting that elusive Super Bowl win.

Devin Hester returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown - the first time that's happened in a Super Bowl.

Chris Harris intercepts a pass intended for Marvin Harrison on the Colts' opening drive.

Cedric Benson fumbles in the first quarter after being tackled by Indianapolis safety Bob Sanders.

Peyton Manning withstands a heavy rush before throwing a first-quarter touchdown to Reggie Wayne.

Adam Vinatieri hadn't missed a field-goal attempt in 12 previous postseason kicks, but botched a 36-yard try in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLI.

Thomas Jones breaks free for a 52-yard run during the first quarter.

Joseph Addai rushed for 77 yards against a Bears defense that was on the field more than Chicago planned.

Dominic Rhodes (pictured) and Joseph Addai combined for 190 rushing yards.

Dominic Rhodes celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter with tight end Ben Utecht (86).

Kelvin Hayden returned this interception for a back-breaking touchdown.

Bob Sanders reached high for this interception against Bernard Berrian.

Peyton Manning had good reason to celebrate, both during the game and after, when he received the MVP award.

The Colts relied on the quiet confidence of coach Tony Dungy to pull off yet another come-from-behind playoff victory.

Brian Urlacher was understably dejected about losing, but afterwards gave the Colts credit for having the better team.

Peyton Manning holds up the Lombardi Trophy alongside coach Tony Dungy.

Published Feb 7, 2007