Saints Week 1 intrigue centers on Alontae Taylor’s Week 1 status. Taylor returned to practice and is said to be well ahead of his groin-injury timeline, leaving a real chance he suits up versus Arizona. If he can’t go, Ugo Amadi would step in, keeping New Orleans’ corner depth intact. The development matters for fantasy defenses and pass-game planning in this opener.

Taylor posted strong numbers last season (17 games, 15 starts; 4 sacks, 89 tackles, 16 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, 6 QB hits), underscoring his value in IDP formats and team schemes. A Week 1 absence could lift Arizona’s aerial upside and tighten Saints coverage expectations, influencing early-season DFS and season-long projections for Saints DBs and Cardinals receivers.