Dubious Super Bowl records

While the Super Bowl has produced no shortage of memorable moments, it has minted its share of dubious achievements as well.

Here’s a short list of offbeat records that participants probably don’t care to remember:

Most Punts — 21: New York Giants (11), Baltimore (10), Super Bowl XXXV.

Most Penalties — 20: Dallas (12) vs. Denver (8), Super Bowl XII; Carolina (12) vs. New England (8), Super Bowl XXXVIII.

Most Yards Penalized, One Team — 133: Dallas vs. Baltimore, Super Bowl V

Fewest Yards Gained, One Team — 119: Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl IX.

Most Fumbles — 12: Buffalo (8) vs. Dallas (4), Super Bowl XXVII

Most Turnovers, One Team — 9: Buffalo vs. Dallas, Super Bowl XXVII

Most Times Sacked, One Team — 7: Dallas vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl X; New England vs. Chicago, Super Bowl XX.

Source: 2008 NFL Record & Fact Book

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