If you didn't notice Alontae Taylor on Sunday, chances are you watched the wrong game. Taylor recorded three sacks in the New Orleans Saints season opener versus the Carolina Panthers.

Taylor showcased himself to be an effective blitzer against the Panthers, bringing down Bryce Young three times. This is the first time a New Orleans defensive back has recorded three sacks in franchise history.

Taylor not only got into the backfield effectively, he also finished the job. There were times when pressure got close to Young, and he ultimately got away. This was never the case when Taylor was present.

His three sacks ties the most by a cornerback in NFL history as well.

Taylor has an argument for the most improved player of Saints training camp. No one, however, expected Taylor's improvement to be the most noticeable in the pass rush.

Taylor had one sack in his first two seasons, so he tripled that in one game.

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This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Alontae Taylor makes Saints history in 2024 season opener