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NFL: New Orleans 46, Miami 34

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Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown (23) runs through the New Orleans defense in first quarter action against the New Orleans Saints at Landshark Stadium. The Orleans Saints beat the Miami Dolphins 46-34 in Miami on October25, 2009. . UPI/Susan Knowles... 
Published: Oct. 25, 2009 at 8:01 PM

MIAMI, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Interception returns for touchdowns by Darren Sharper and Tracy Porter highlighted a big comeback Sunday that gave New Orleans a 46-34 victory over Miami.

The Dolphins held a 21-point lead during the first half, were in front by 14 at the break and still owned a 10-point lead going into the fourth period.

New Orleans, however, outscored Miami 36-10 over the final two quarters and remained unbeaten in six games this season. The Saints, Denver and Indianapolis are the only teams in the NFL without a loss. Miami, which had won its previous two games, is 2-4.

Sharper began the second-half rally by picking off a Chad Henne pass and bringing it back 42 yards for a score.

Drew Brees hit Marques Colston with a 10-yard scoring throw in the third period, but the third touchdown run of the game by Miami's Ricky Williams helped the Dolphins take a 34-24 lead into the final period.

Brees then led the Saints 79 and 60 yards on consecutive possessions. Reggie Bush scored on a 10-yard run at the end of the first drive and Brees then put the Saints in front with a 2-yard touchdown blast -- his second of the day.

John Carney added a 20-yard field goal and Porter completed the surge with a 54-yard interception return for a score.

Brees was 22-of-38 for 298 yards and his three interceptions helped the Dolphins charge to their early lead. Henne was only 18-of-37 for 211 yards.

Topics: Darren Sharper
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