hope to have more punch in their pass rush in Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Rookie defensive end Trey Hendrickson, a third-round pick, is active for the game despite being limited in practice all week with an illness. Hendrickson missed Week 1, but the Saints think he'll be able to provide help off the edge a week after the defense struggled to create pressure against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford.
Linebacker Stephone Anthony (ankle) is inactive for the second straight game. Anthony was also limited in practice all week.
With Hendrickson available, fellow rookie Al-Quadin Muhammad is inactive.