Andy Dalton Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Andy Dalton
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, Carolina Panthers

Age: 37
Weight: 220 lbs
Height: 6' 2"

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Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
24	361	2	0	12

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by Chris Kucharski

· Oct 12, 2018 · 10:19 AM EDT

CIN QB Andy Dalton - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Andy Dalton failed to throw for 300 yards for the first time since Week 3 and it was also the first time he has not thrown for multiple touchdowns in a game this season. Dalton still has great overall numbers, although a lot of the yardage has been accumulated in comeback mode.

Dalton will face the Steelers who are 26th in aFPA to quarterbacks, but were much better last week against Atlanta. Dalton has lost five straight to Pittsburgh and 8 of the last 9. He has never thrown more than two touchdowns in a game against the Steelers in his career.

The matchup is still good for Dalton, especially at home. He ranks a low-end QB 1 for Week 6 against Pittsburgh.

by Chris Kucharski

· Oct 03, 2018 · 11:14 PM EDT

CIN QB Andy Dalton - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Miami Dolphins
Andy Dalton had a nice bounce-back game after throwing four interceptions the previous week. He completed over 70% of his passes and threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns. He also led his team to a comeback victory that landed them in first place.

Dalton will face an average Miami pass defense this Sunday and will be back in the Jungle for a home game. With back-to-back 300+ yard games, he seems to be playing well.

But he has not fared well against Miami in his career (more TDs than INTs) and there seems to be better quarterback options for Week 5. Keep Dalton on the bench as a high-end QB2.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 28, 2018 · 12:29 AM EDT

CIN QB Andy Dalton - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Atlanta Falcons

Andy Dalton was shaky in the loss to Carolina last Sunday. He did throw for 352 yards and two touchdowns, but that was on 46 attempts. The four interceptions he threw hurt his team and his overall fantasy performance. Dalton had only thrown one interception in the first two games.

The Bengals face Atlanta this week, who rank 28th in aFPA to quarterbacks. Despite the poor outing in Week 3, the positive matchup and Dalton's previous two games put him on the fantasy radar. He rates as a high-end QB2 for Week 4. He should be considered a starter in deeper leagues.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 21, 2018 · 5:58 AM EDT

CIN QB Andy Dalton - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Carolina Panthers

After a very efficient outing in Week 1, Andy Dalton was more explosive in Week 2 against division rival Baltimore, throwing for four touchdowns in the first half. The veteran quarterback also threw for 265 yards and did not throw an interception. His offensive line was excellent as the Ravens did not record a sack on the evening, helping Dalton and the Bengals to their second win.

Dalton is back on the road with a rare trip to Carolina—a stadium he has never played in. In fact, he only has played the Panthers once—a tie back in 2014. Carolina is 12th in aFPA to quarterbacks, so not a big advantage either way.

Although his numbers have been solid for the first two weeks, we see Dalton as a low-end QB2 for Week 3. Keep him on your bench as there are many better options this weekend.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 11, 2018 · 11:27 PM EDT

CIN QB Andy Dalton - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Baltimore Ravens

Andy Dalton's Week 1 performance was decent and helped the Bengals to an Opening Day win. He threw for 243 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Dalton also completed 75 percent of his passes. This is about what we should expect each week from him—solid but not spectacular numbers.

It might not be as easy this week, as the Bengals host division rival Baltimore. The Ravens defense was outstanding last week against a poor Buffalo team. Dalton had a four-interception performance Week 1 against Baltimore last season and a three-touchdown game in the 2017 regular season finale. It's interesting that Dalton has a winning record in his career against the Ravens but has thrown more interceptions (17) than TDs (15).

The average numbers Dalton put up last week might be his ceiling for Week 2. We just don't like the matchup. Keep Dalton on the bench for the Bengals' home opener.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 06, 2018 · 10:20 PM EDT

CIN QB Andy Dalton - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Indianapolis Colts

Andy Dalton begins his eighth season as the Bengals quarterback and he still feels he has something to prove. He had career-lows in completion percentage and yards per catch.

The good news for Dalton is that he has A.J. Green. Even better news this week is that the Colts' pass defense is below-average. So, maybe some success is in store for the Bengals in Week 1. However, we still don't see enough to recommend starting Dalton. He does rate as a high-end QB2, but that still puts him on the bench in most traditional leagues for the opener.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jul 01, 2018 · 11:00 PM EDT

CIN QB Andy Dalton - 2018 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

The Bengals still consider Andy Dalton their starting quarterback, meaning he will have every opportunity to bounce back and produce the numbers he did two seasons ago. A.J. McCarron, who some thought should get Dalton's job, is gone. The Bengals will live or die with Dalton in 2018. In Dalton's favor of a bounce-back season is an improved offensive line and adequate offensive weapons around him, unless you think A.J. Green is still not an elite receiver. A healthy Tyler Eifert would also be a big boost.

Fantasy Downside

Dalton threw only 20 touchdowns and 14 interceptions last season. Not exactly a good ratio. He also only threw for over 300 yards in a game once and threw for more than two touchdowns in only three games. He was pretty much a fantasy dud last season.

2018 Bottom Line

Right now, Dalton is nothing but depth and a low-end QB2 option. There is a chance for him to bounce back, but it's also a good bet he might be headed towards the downward portion of his career at the age of 30. You are probably better off drafting someone a little more risky with a higher ceiling than Dalton for your backup. He should go undrafted in most standard leagues. His ADP of 180 is about right.