The key to victory against rival Carolina in Week 1 may lie in the ability of the New Orleans defense to be dominant
Week 1 of the NFL regular season schedule will include an NFC South showdown when the New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers. This will be the first of five division games in the first 10 weeks for the Saints, so a strong start is obviously crucial.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Often injured DE Payton Turner starts this year healthy. The hope is that continues and that Turner will capitalize on the potential that made him a first round choice in the 2021 draft.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis gets ready for a play against the Carolina Panthers / James Guillory-Imagn Images Gay is dealing with a back injury that has him listed as questionable against Carolina. If he plays, the Saints have a terrific trio of versatile linebackers who can all remain on the field in any situation.
Third-year CB Alontae Taylor had some rocky moments last year as the Saints top slot cover corner. While better suited for the outside, Taylor has outstanding coverage skills and will be a big part of the defensive scheme in various roles.Already possessing the league's best trio of corners, McKinstry adds another top-tier cover option for the secondary. The surprise emergence of undrafted rookie Rico Payton in training camp gives this unit unmatched depth and special teams athleticism.
Last season, an abysmal Panthers offense ranked between 30th and dead last in points scored, total yards, passing yardage, both rushing and passing scores, and sacks allowed. Carolina responded with a new head coach in Dave Canales and new offensive coordinator in Brad Idzik after both ran the offense in Tampa Bay.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen makes a catch in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard rushes against New Orleans Saints safety Jordan Howden / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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