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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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.
ANALYSIS
Dalton will get an opportunity to see whether he can spark Carolina's offense, which added wideouts Diontae Johnson and rookie first-round pick Xavier Legette over the offseason, with the hope of improving things alongside incumbent Adam Thielen. In two games this season Young threw just 245 passing yards combined, plus three interceptions, with a miserable 3.2 yards per pass attempt Week 2 versus the Chargers. Dalton's starting tenure will begin with a tough Week 3 road matchup against Las Vegas, but if he can stabilize things on offense for the 0-2 Panthers, the 36-year-old veteran could have a clear path to retaining the No. 1 gig for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Dalton will get an opportunity to see whether he can spark Carolina's offense, which added wideouts Diontae Johnson and rookie first-round pick Xavier Legette over the offseason, with the hope of improving things alongside incumbent Adam Thielen. In two games this season Young threw just 245 passing yards combined, plus three interceptions, with a miserable 3.2 yards per pass attempt Week 2 versus the Chargers. Dalton's starting tenure will begin with a tough Week 3 road matchup against Las Vegas, but if he can stabilize things on offense for the 0-2 Panthers, the 36-year-old veteran could have a clear path to retaining the No. 1 gig for the remainder of the 2024 season.
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2024 Andy Dalton Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Andy Dalton's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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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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Cleared from injury
Dalton (quadriceps) returned to practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com Reports.
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To miss multiple weeks
Dalton injured his quad in practice Thursday and will be sidelined for a couple of weeks, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
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Makes three appearances
Dalton finished the regular season with 34 completions on 58 attempts for 361 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions in three games.
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Active Sunday
Dalton (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Dealing with illness
Dalton is dealing with an illness ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Titans, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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High praise for rookie teammate
Dalton once again complimented rookie position mate Bryce Young on Thursday regarding the latter's development as a leader, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran backup turned in an admirable performance during a Week 3 spot start in Young's stead, but it was Dalton who was doing the praising Thursday after Young's stellar Wednesday practice. The rookie first overall pick, whose Week 3 absence was due to an ankle sprain, was able to jump back into a full practice session Wednesday and displayed elevated enthusiasm and command of the huddle. "He's done a great job of taking ownership of what we're doing,'' Dalton said. "It was good to see him yesterday step in there and have that leadership, have the energy, have the stuff that's going to lead the group."
The veteran backup turned in an admirable performance during a Week 3 spot start in Young's stead, but it was Dalton who was doing the praising Thursday after Young's stellar Wednesday practice. The rookie first overall pick, whose Week 3 absence was due to an ankle sprain, was able to jump back into a full practice session Wednesday and displayed elevated enthusiasm and command of the huddle. "He's done a great job of taking ownership of what we're doing,'' Dalton said. "It was good to see him yesterday step in there and have that leadership, have the energy, have the stuff that's going to lead the group."