Andy Dalton Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 38
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 220 lb
- Experience
- 16th season
- Drafted
- 2011 R2, #35
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- -1.0
- Pos rank
- QB51
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Rams, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 21st vs. QBs, neutral
Andy Dalton Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
-1.0 PPG
Played
1 game
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Andy Dalton's 2026 Season, Week by Week
1 game played: one bust. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs WAS,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Win,at TEN,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at CHI,-1.0,QB37
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs LAR,NeutralRams vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at JAX,ToughJaguars vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs CAR,FavorablePanthers vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 26,vs DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Andy Dalton?
Dalton is averaging -1.0 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 0 passing yards, 0 TD and 1 INT. That ranks QB51, which makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex.
He is completing 0.0% of his passes at 0.0 yards per attempt. His most-targeted receivers have been DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks.
His one game so far was a QB37 finish at the Bears. Two favorable matchups are coming: the Panthers (8th vs. QBs) in Week 6 and the Cowboys (3rd vs. QBs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Dalton ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
Andy Dalton 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | @ Bears | L 7–27 | -1.0 | QB37 |
| Total | 0–1 | -1.0 | QB51 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.0 | -1.0 | — |
| 2025 | CAR | 4 | 293 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 10.5 | 2.6 | QB56 |
| 2024 | CAR | 6 | 989 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 65.0 | 10.8 | QB39 |
| 2023 | CAR | 3 | 361 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 23.6 | 7.9 | — |
| 2022 | NO | 14 | 2,871 | 18 | 9 | 54 | 183.2 | 13.1 | QB29 |
| Career | 180 | 39,792 | 254 | 152 | 1,509 | 2658.7 | 14.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Andy Dalton Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Andy Dalton in Week 4?
Andy Dalton is depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex for Week 4 against the Rams, as the QB51 in PPR total points this season (−1.0 a game). The Rams rank 21st in PPR points allowed to QBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Dalton.
How many fantasy points is Andy Dalton averaging in 2026?
Andy Dalton is averaging −1.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, −1.0 points across 1 game. His last game produced −1.0 points.
Where does Andy Dalton rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Andy Dalton ranks QB51 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex. View his complete season statistics.
Is Andy Dalton worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Andy Dalton is a bench stash in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues.
What is Andy Dalton's fantasy football role?
Andy Dalton is QB2 on the Eagles depth chart. He is averaging 1.0 pass attempts and 0.0 carries a game in 2026.
What are Andy Dalton's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Andy Dalton's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Rams (21st in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral), Week 5 at the Jaguars (30th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Panthers (8th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Andy Dalton 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Philadelphia Eagles
Passing
- Yards
- 0
- Comp %
- 0.0%
- TD
- 0
- INT
- 1
0/1 Comp/Att0.0 Y/A0.0 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
0 Att— Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- −1.0
- Pos rank
- QB51
−1.0 Best Week 3 @ CHI
Advanced Passing Stats
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 4 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | −5.57 | — | −0.29 | — |
| Success rate | 0.0% | — | 40.0% | — |
| Completion rate | 0.0% | — | 67.6% | — |
| Yards per attempt | 0.0 | — | 7.9 | — |
| TD rate | 0.0% | — | 2.7% | — |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 1.0 | — | 9.3 | — |
| Style | ||||
| Air yards per attempt | 2.0 | — | 9.4 | — |
| Deep-attempt rate | 0.0% | — | 8.9% | — |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | −57.4 | — | +6.6 | — |
| Pressure rate | 0.0% | — | 23.9% | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (4 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 1.0 pass attempts and 0.0 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
-1.0
Fantasy PPG
0
Pass yds/g
0.0
Pass TD/g
Andy Dalton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.0 | -1.0 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 25 | 37 | 293 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 10.5 | 2.6 | QB56 |
| 2024 | 6 | 106 | 160 | 989 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 65.0 | 10.8 | QB39 |
| 2023 | 3 | 34 | 58 | 361 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 23.6 | 7.9 | — |
| 2022 | 14 | 252 | 378 | 2,871 | 18 | 9 | 54 | 183.2 | 13.1 | QB29 |
| 2021 | 8 | 149 | 236 | 1,515 | 8 | 9 | 76 | 92.2 | 11.5 | QB38 |
| 2020 | 11 | 216 | 333 | 2,169 | 14 | 8 | 114 | 142.9 | 13.0 | QB30 |
| 2019 | 13 | 314 | 528 | 3,494 | 16 | 14 | 73 | 209.7 | 16.1 | QB17 |
| 2018 | 11 | 226 | 365 | 2,566 | 21 | 11 | 99 | 184.5 | 16.8 | QB21 |
| 2017 | 16 | 297 | 496 | 3,320 | 25 | 12 | 99 | 219.7 | 13.7 | QB26 |
| 2016 | 16 | 364 | 563 | 4,206 | 18 | 8 | 184 | 259.6 | 16.2 | QB19 |
| 2015 | 13 | 255 | 386 | 3,250 | 25 | 7 | 142 | 246.2 | 18.9 | QB10 |
| 2014 | 16 | 309 | 481 | 3,398 | 19 | 17 | 169 | 239.6 | 15.0 | QB26 |
| 2013 | 16 | 363 | 586 | 4,293 | 33 | 20 | 183 | 304.0 | 19.0 | QB6 |
| 2012 | 16 | 329 | 528 | 3,669 | 27 | 16 | 120 | 262.8 | 16.4 | QB13 |
| 2011 | 16 | 300 | 516 | 3,398 | 20 | 13 | 152 | 216.1 | 13.5 | QB19 |
| Career | 180 | 3,539 | 5,652 | 39,792 | 254 | 152 | 1,509 | 2658.7 | 14.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
14.8
Career PPG
180 games over 16 seasons
73%
Availability
Share of team games he played
35%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
7.5
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Dalton has averaged 14.8 fantasy points per game over 180 games and 16 seasons, with two top-12 finishes (2012, 2013). The average hides two careers: 15.3 a game in his 13 seasons with a starter's volume, 4.1 in the three without it.
So far in 2026 he is at −1.0 per game, down 3.6 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 1.0 pass attempts a game against 9.3. His most-targeted receivers this season have been DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Dalton's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 4,293Pass yards2013
- 33Pass TD2013
- 304.0Fantasy pts2013 · QB4
- 39,792Career pass yds2011–2026
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Andy Dalton Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Andy Dalton have in 2026?
Andy Dalton has −1.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, −1.0 per game across 1 game. That total ranks QB51 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Andy Dalton have this season?
Andy Dalton has 0 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0 a game over 1 game, on 0 of 1 completions.
How many passing touchdowns does Andy Dalton have this season?
Andy Dalton has thrown no touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 4.
How many interceptions has Andy Dalton thrown this season?
Andy Dalton has thrown 1 interception in 2026 through Week 4, one every 1 attempts, against no touchdown passes.
What is Andy Dalton's completion percentage?
Andy Dalton is completing 0.0% of his passes in 2026, 0 of 1, at 0.0 yards per attempt.
How many games has Andy Dalton played in 2026?
Andy Dalton has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Andy Dalton's stats last season?
In 2025, Andy Dalton completed 25 of 37 passes for 293 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception, adding -2 rushing yards in 4 games. That was 10.5 PPR points (2.6 per game), a QB56 finish.
What are Andy Dalton's career NFL stats?
Across 16 seasons and 180 games, Andy Dalton has 39,792 passing yards, 254 touchdown passes and 152 interceptions, plus 1,509 rushing yards, for 2658.7 PPR fantasy points (14.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Andy Dalton have in his career?
Andy Dalton has thrown 254 touchdown passes and run for 22 touchdowns in his NFL career, 276 in all, over 180 games.
How many career passing yards does Andy Dalton have?
Andy Dalton has 39,792 career passing yards over 16 seasons, on 3,539 completions in 5,652 attempts.
Andy Dalton Game Log 2026
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
-1.0
Pass yds/g
0
Pass TD/g
0.0
Cmp %
0.0%
Rush yds/g
0
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 3 | CHI28th | L 7-27 | -1.0 | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB37 |
Week 3 · CHI · L 7-27 · -1.0 pts
How the -1.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One game in: a QB37 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Chicago
0/1, 0 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT.
13 of his 1 throws went to DeVonta Smith (8 targets) and Dontayvion Wicks (5).
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Philadelphia Eagles vs Los Angeles Rams
View matchup — Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Philadelphia Eagles vs Carolina Panthers
View matchup — Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys
Andy Dalton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.0 | -1.0 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 25 | 37 | 293 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 10.5 | 2.6 | QB56 |
| 2024 | 6 | 106 | 160 | 989 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 65.0 | 10.8 | QB39 |
| 2023 | 3 | 34 | 58 | 361 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 23.6 | 7.9 | — |
| 2022 | 14 | 252 | 378 | 2,871 | 18 | 9 | 54 | 183.2 | 13.1 | QB29 |
| 2021 | 8 | 149 | 236 | 1,515 | 8 | 9 | 76 | 92.2 | 11.5 | QB38 |
| 2020 | 11 | 216 | 333 | 2,169 | 14 | 8 | 114 | 142.9 | 13.0 | QB30 |
| 2019 | 13 | 314 | 528 | 3,494 | 16 | 14 | 73 | 209.7 | 16.1 | QB17 |
| 2018 | 11 | 226 | 365 | 2,566 | 21 | 11 | 99 | 184.5 | 16.8 | QB21 |
| 2017 | 16 | 297 | 496 | 3,320 | 25 | 12 | 99 | 219.7 | 13.7 | QB26 |
| 2016 | 16 | 364 | 563 | 4,206 | 18 | 8 | 184 | 259.6 | 16.2 | QB19 |
| 2015 | 13 | 255 | 386 | 3,250 | 25 | 7 | 142 | 246.2 | 18.9 | QB10 |
| 2014 | 16 | 309 | 481 | 3,398 | 19 | 17 | 169 | 239.6 | 15.0 | QB26 |
| 2013 | 16 | 363 | 586 | 4,293 | 33 | 20 | 183 | 304.0 | 19.0 | QB6 |
| 2012 | 16 | 329 | 528 | 3,669 | 27 | 16 | 120 | 262.8 | 16.4 | QB13 |
| 2011 | 16 | 300 | 516 | 3,398 | 20 | 13 | 152 | 216.1 | 13.5 | QB19 |
| Career | 180 | 3,539 | 5,652 | 39,792 | 254 | 152 | 1,509 | 2658.7 | 14.8 | — |
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Andy Dalton Game Log FAQ
How did Andy Dalton do in his last game?
Andy Dalton scored −1.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Bears, a 27–7 loss, a QB37 finish. He completed 0 of 1 passes for 0 yards with 1 interception. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Andy Dalton score in his last game?
Andy Dalton scored −1.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Bears, a QB37 finish for the week.
How many passing yards did Andy Dalton have in his last game?
Andy Dalton threw for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Bears, completing 0 of 1 passes.
How many touchdowns did Andy Dalton throw in his last game?
Andy Dalton threw no touchdown passes in Week 3 at the Bears with 1 interception.
In how many games has Andy Dalton thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Andy Dalton has thrown a touchdown pass in 0 of his 1 game this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 0.
Can I see Andy Dalton's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Dalton's weekly results from any season from 2011 through 2025.
Andy Dalton Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth QB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB59 last season at 2.6 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 1 game he's QB51 at −1.0 PPR points per game, against 2.6 over 4 games last season (QB59). He's running behind last season's pace.
He's QB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchups are the Panthers in Week 6 (8th against QBs) and the Cowboys in Week 7 (3rd against QBs).
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Panthers in Week 6 and the Cowboys in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.Wk 4 LAR, 21stWk 5 JAX, 30thWk 6 CAR, 8thWk 7 DAL, 3rd
Risk
- RoleHe's QB2 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Jaguars in Week 5 (30th) is among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
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Andy Dalton Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Andy Dalton's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Andy Dalton projects as a depth QB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Andy Dalton's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Andy Dalton is the QB51 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth QB territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Andy Dalton's projected role going forward?
Andy Dalton is QB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Andy Dalton's fantasy football upside?
Andy Dalton's upside: his ceiling this season is −1.0 PPR points (Week 3, QB37) and the Panthers in Week 6 and the Cowboys in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.
What could hurt Andy Dalton's fantasy value?
Andy Dalton's risks: the Jaguars in Week 5 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Andy Dalton's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Andy Dalton News & Updates
Dalton struggles at Chicago
0-of-1, 0 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT
−1.0 fantasy points · QB37
Dalton completed 0 of 1 passes for 0 yards with one interception in the 27–7 loss at Chicago. DeVonta Smith led the team with 8 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
No updates yet this season.
Eagles Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Dalton's passes.
- DeVonta Smith: Ruled out for Week 4 (opens in new tab)DeVonta Smith, WR. 27 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- DeVonta Smith: Unlikely to play in Week 4 (opens in new tab)DeVonta Smith, WR. 27 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- DeVonta Smith: Good to go against Chicago (opens in new tab)DeVonta Smith, WR. 27 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DeVonta Smith: Practicing again Saturday (opens in new tab)DeVonta Smith, WR. 27 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DeVonta Smith: Limited at Friday's practice (opens in new tab)DeVonta Smith, WR. 27 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DeVonta Smith: Dealing with hamstring injury (opens in new tab)DeVonta Smith, WR. 27 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Eagles
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Andy Dalton News FAQ
What is the latest news on Andy Dalton?
The latest Dalton update, from September 29: Dalton struggles at Chicago. Dalton completed 0 of 1 passes for 0 yards with one interception in the 27–7 loss at Chicago. DeVonta Smith led the team with 8 targets.
How does the latest Andy Dalton news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored −1.0 fantasy points, a QB37 finish. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Andy Dalton Bio
Andy Dalton is a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he wears No. 14. Born October 29, 1987, in Katy, TX, he attended Katy and played college football at TCU.
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Dalton in round 2, pick 35, of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on March 18, 2026. Since then, Dalton played for the Dallas Cowboys (2020), Chicago Bears (2021), New Orleans Saints (2022) and Carolina Panthers (2023–2025) and joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026.
In 180 regular-season games since 2011, he has thrown for 39,792 yards and 254 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
6 stops with 6 teams in 16 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Philadelphia Eagles Current team2026–present
Acquired in a trade with the Carolina Panthers on March 18, 2026. He was a backup, appearing in 1 game without a start.
Carolina Panthers2023–2025
He was the starter, with 10 starts in 13 games.
New Orleans Saints2022
He was the starter, with 13 starts in 14 games.
Chicago Bears2021
He was the starter, with 6 starts in 8 games.
Dallas Cowboys2020
He was the starter, with 9 starts in 11 games.
Cincinnati Bengals2011–2019
Selected in round 2, pick 35, of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 133 starts in 133 games.
College: TCU
Trades and Team Changes
- TradedTraded by the Carolina Panthers to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2027 seventh-round pick.
- JoinedJoined the Carolina Panthers; his first game with them was Week 2.
- JoinedJoined the New Orleans Saints; his first game with them was Week 4.
- JoinedJoined the Chicago Bears.
- JoinedJoined the Dallas Cowboys; his first game with them was Week 2.
- DraftedSelected by the Cincinnati Bengals in round 2, pick 35.
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About Andy Dalton: Bio FAQ
How old is Andy Dalton?
Andy Dalton is 38 years old. He was born on October 29, 1987. 2026 is his 16th NFL season.
How tall is Andy Dalton?
Andy Dalton is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 220 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
How much does Andy Dalton weigh?
Andy Dalton weighs 220 pounds, his listed weight on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Andy Dalton wear?
Andy Dalton wears number 14 for the Philadelphia Eagles. He plays quarterback.
What position does Andy Dalton play?
Andy Dalton plays quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing number 14. 2026 is his 16th season in the NFL.
What team does Andy Dalton play for?
Andy Dalton plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as a quarterback. He has been with the Eagles since 2026.
Where did Andy Dalton go to college?
Andy Dalton played college football at TCU, after attending Katy (TX). The Cincinnati Bengals drafted him out of TCU in 2011.
When was Andy Dalton drafted?
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Andy Dalton in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft with the 35th overall pick, out of TCU.
What round was Andy Dalton drafted in?
Andy Dalton was a second-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, taken 35th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.
What pick was Andy Dalton in the NFL Draft?
Andy Dalton was the 35th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round.
Where is Andy Dalton from?
Andy Dalton went to high school in Texas, at Katy, before playing college football at TCU.
When is Andy Dalton's birthday?
Andy Dalton's birthday is October 29. He was born on October 29, 1987 and is 38 years old.
How long has Andy Dalton been in the NFL?
2026 is Andy Dalton's 16th NFL season; he entered the league in 2011 as a second-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What teams has Andy Dalton played for?
Andy Dalton has played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles. View his career statistics.
What year did Andy Dalton enter the NFL?
Andy Dalton entered the NFL in 2011, when the Cincinnati Bengals drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 16th season.