For Joseph Addai, a Super Outing, but No Ring This Time

Filed under: Colts, Saints, NFL Playoffs, Super Bowl MIAMI -- There's something about a Super Bowl stage that brings out the best in Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai. He easily could have been the MVP of Super Bowl XLI three seasons ago at this same South Florida stadium, when the then-rookie gained 143 total yards in a victory over the Chicago Bears. In that game, Addai lost his MVP trophy to quarterback Peyton Manning. In Super Bowl XLIV, his MVP bid -- which seemed very legitimate at halftime with his 80 yards from scrimmage and the Colts leading the Saints 10-6 -- was destroyed Sunday by a New Orleans offense that dominated in the second half and was outscored 15-0 in the fourth quarter. Addai, meanwhile, was one of the few highlights for Indianapolis in what would be a 31-17 loss to the sentimental favorite Saints. The fourth-year back had 135 yards from scrimmage -- 77 rushing, and 58 yards receiving on seven receptions.