Andy Dalton
  • Andy Dalton

  • QB
  • , Carolina Panthers
  • 37
  • 220 lbs
  • 6' 2"
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Scouting report

by Bill Riccette

NO QB Andy Dalton - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

It'll be another week of the Red Rifle in New Orleans, but he hasn't exactly been slinging the football since taking over for Jameis Winston. He can manage the game, but that doesn't get you much in fantasy. Expect more of the same this week against the Bengals, the No. 7 pass defense in DVOA. He just cracks our top 25 quarterbacks this week thanks to the byes. That, and Taysom Hill looks to be back to being the Saints' Swiss army knife.

by Jordan Heck

CHI QB Andy Dalton - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Arizona Cardinals

Andy Dalton started the week getting starter reps in practice, so it seems likely Justin Fields will sit out another week with his ribs injury. That would put Dalton in place to start, and Dalton actually looked good last week, finishing with 317 yards, one touchdown and one interception. But that performance came against the Lions. He'll get a much tougher test this week against the Cardinals, who have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing QBs. Dalton will likely be without Allen Robinson in this matchup, meaning he gets a tough matchup without one of his top weapons. Also, a Bears QB has only thrown two touchdowns in a game once all season. It's just hard to imagine Dalton having much success, which is why he's a bottom five option at QB this week.

by Jordan Heck

CHI QB Andy Dalton - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 at Detroit Lions

Andy Dalton came in last week after Justin Fields suffered a rib injury, and he'll be starting for the Bears on Thanksgiving vs. the Lions. He played well last week, finishing with 201 yards and two touchdowns while playing about half of the offensive snaps. In fact, it's the only time this season a Bears QB has thrown two touchdowns in a single game. But it came in a favorable matchup, against an injured Ravens secondary. This week Dalton will draw a surprisingly tough matchup vs. the Lions. Plus, Dalton will likely be without WR1 Allen Robinson, who was inactive last week (hamstring). We have Dalton as a bottom-five option among starting QBs in Week 12. He'll likely barely finish above 200 yards, with a low chance of multiple touchdowns and no rushing floor like Fields would provide.

by Jordan Heck

CHI QB Andy Dalton - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

As expected, Andy Dalton struggled against the Rams' defense in Week 1. He finished with just 206 yards with no touchdowns and two turnovers. He also had Justin Fields replace him on a few plays, and even steal a score away. Even aside from the basic numbers, Dalton's performance was lacking. According to PFF, the Bears were the only team in Week 1 to not attempt a single pass 15 yards downfield. We're expecting a slightly better game from Dalton in Week 2 just because it's a better matchup, but he's still outside the top 25 quarterbacks.

by Jordan Heck

CHI QB Andy Dalton - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Los Angeles Rams

The Bears are unfortunately trotting out Andy Dalton instead of exciting rookie Justin Fields. Dalton is already a poor fantasy option considering he finished 28th in fantasy points per game among QBs who played in at least 10 games last season. And that was with one of the best receiving corps in the league in Dallas. He now moves to a worse situation in Chicago, and he draws a brutal matchup against Jalen Ramsey and the Rams. Dalton is one of the poorer options at QB in Week 1.

by Spencer Babbitt

DAL QB Andy Dalton - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. New York Giants
Andy Dalton had a nice game last week when he posted 377 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception on 30 attempts against the Eagles. Dalton has had some rough patches since taking over as the starter in Dallas, but he has shown enough to warrant consideration as a cheap quarterback option in the right matchups. A Week 17 matchup with the Giants is not an easy one, but Dalton managed to turn in a decent day against a similar defense last week. Dalton still has some of the best weapons in the league at his disposal and the Cowboys should be playing motivated as they fight for the playoffs in Week 17. Dalton is not an exciting option, but you could do worse if going cheap at quarterback to finish off the regular season.

by Spencer Babbitt

DAL QB Andy Dalton - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Eagles\
Andy Dalton has improved substantially since returning from his concussion and stay on the COVID list. Since his return, Dalton has thrown 10 touchdowns to three interceptions, including in games against some tough defenses. Dalton is serviceable enough to get the job done as a QB2 due to the explosive weapons at his disposal in the passing game, and the Eagles are not an overly troubling matchup outside of their pass rush. The Cowboys' offensive line remains devastated by injury, so the biggest concern this week is Dalton facing immense pressure. If he can stave off the Philly pass rushers, Dalton should be able to post starting-caliber numbers in two-quarterback leagues.

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