National Football League

Saints force 4 Sanchez turnovers in beating Jets

Published Oct. 5, 2009 2:25 a.m. ET

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A new start with the New Orleans Saints has put "the shake" back in 33-year-old Darren Sharper.

The NFL's active leader in career interceptions added two more against rookie Mark Sanchez, returning one a club-record 99 yards for a touchdown to help the unbeaten Saints hand the New York Jets their first loss of the season, 24-10 on Sunday.

Sharper's trademark shoulder-shaking celebrations are becoming a symbol of a defense that can now take credit for leading New Orleans to victory after taking the blame for the Saints' failure to make the playoffs the past two seasons.