Andy Dalton
36-Year-Old
2024 Pass/Rush Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Dalton returns to Carolina this season to back up and mentor second-year QB Bryce Young. Last season, Dalton started one game for an injured Young and passed for 361 yards -- more than Young totaled in any game -- and two touchdowns -- matched by Young just once last season. Like last year, Dalton won’t have much help if pressed into action again, though the Panthers acquired wideout Diontae Johnson this offseason and drafted Xavier Legette, who has 4.39 speed, in the first round. The hiring of head coach Dave Canales, the former Tampa Bay offensive coordinator who turned Baker Mayfield into a viable QB last season, should benefit whoever’s under center. If it’s Dalton, he’ll offer a steady veteran hand, but that might not be enough for a QB2 fantasy role, especially considering he lacks rushing upside. Read Past Outlooks
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Improved results in another loss
Dalton completed 26 of 38 pass attempts for 221 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing three times for 21 yards in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Dalton got the nod under center against the Falcons despite being pulled for poor performance late in last week's loss to the Bears. The 36-year-old showed improved results in Week 6 despite being saddled with another loss. That being said, Dalton's upside for next Sunday's tilt against Washington leaves much to be desired for a player who has thrown four interceptions over the last three weeks.
Dalton got the nod under center against the Falcons despite being pulled for poor performance late in last week's loss to the Bears. The 36-year-old showed improved results in Week 6 despite being saddled with another loss. That being said, Dalton's upside for next Sunday's tilt against Washington leaves much to be desired for a player who has thrown four interceptions over the last three weeks.
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7.5 YdsSack Rate
3.4%Avg Receiver YAC
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Overall QB Rating Against
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Cornerbacks
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Measurables Review
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How do Andy Dalton's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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6' 2"Weight
220 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.87 secShuttle Time
4.27 secCone Drill
6.93 secVertical Jump
29.5 inBroad Jump
106 inHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
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Dalton signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Panthers this offseason after spending the 2022 campaign with the division-rival Saints. Despite losing a preseason competition to Jameis Winston, Dalton became New Orleans' starter Week 4 and never relinquished the job. In 14 appearances, he completed 66.7 percent of his passes for 2,871 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. With Carolina, the 35-year-old is slated to occupy a full-time backup role, as the team drafted quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick this spring. Should the diminutive Young struggle with durability, Dalton represents an experienced insurance policy, but he otherwise doesn't figure to see the field much.
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Pulled late in Week 5 loss
Dalton completed 18 of 28 passes for 136 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and rushed once for three yards in the Panthers' 36-10 loss to the Bears on Sunday. He also committed two fumbles, recovering both.
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Throws two TDs in Week 4
Dalton completed 25 of his 40 pass attempts for 220 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Bengals.
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Serving as starter moving forward
Head coach Dave Canales confirmed that Dalton will remain the Panthers' starting quarterback for Sunday's home game against the Bengals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. "Andy's our quarterback," Canales said Monday. "He gives us our best chance to win. That's the approach as we get ready for the Bengals."
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Looks good as starter
Dalton completed 26 of 37 passes for 319 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders.
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Becomes starting quarterback
The Panthers will start Dalton versus the Raiders in Week 3 and send 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young to the bench, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Still starter for Carolina
Dalton will remain the starting quarterback for the Panthers for now, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryce Young made a cameo at the end of Sunday's loss to the Bears, but coach Dave Canales made it clear after the game that he wasn't planning to remove Dalton from the starting lineup. The Panthers offense has looked better with the veteran QB at the helm, but wins have still been hard to come by given the weakness of the rest of the roster. If the current season unravels further, the focus will likely turn to 2025, at which point Young could get another shot at starting.
Bryce Young made a cameo at the end of Sunday's loss to the Bears, but coach Dave Canales made it clear after the game that he wasn't planning to remove Dalton from the starting lineup. The Panthers offense has looked better with the veteran QB at the helm, but wins have still been hard to come by given the weakness of the rest of the roster. If the current season unravels further, the focus will likely turn to 2025, at which point Young could get another shot at starting.