Andy Dalton 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- 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 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.