Andy Dalton Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Ht: 6.2 | Wt: 220

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Fri, 20 Feb 2015 10:52:29 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton and the passing game must improve, but offensive coordinator Hue Jackson took some of the blame for Dalton's struggles in 2014. "I'll be the first to tell all of you that I don't think I did a good enough job of getting him to where I think he needs to be," Jackson said. "That's one of my biggest responsibilities in my mind this upcoming year. He played well at times. There were times where there was inconsistency, and I've got to get him over that hump." Jackson knows Dalton must cut down on his turnovers, and the infusion of healthy receivers next year should help.

Fantasy Tip: The lack of go-to receivers definitely hurt Dalton's progression down the stretch in 2014. However, until he shows us that he can make the leap to the next level, fantasy owners should be wary of him as anything more than a serviceable backup with chances for QB1 production in the right matchups.

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| Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr.

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 16:58:54 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton still has offensive coordinator Hue Jackson in his corner, despite Dalton's lackluster performance in 2014 and in the Pro Bowl.

Fantasy Tip: Dalton has received much scrutiny regarding his play throughout his career, and deservedly so (with 2013 being an exception). He's no more than a low-end No. 2 quarterback heading into the 2015 season.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Coley Harvey

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:59:21 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton has the support of his head coach Marvin Lewis. The head coach said Wednesday, Jan. 21, that he is happy with Dalton, and the club has no plans to bring in a backup quarterback to push Dalton. "Fortunately, somehow I've got the right little thing on my shoulder that says, 'Don't get into a quarterback controversy'," Lewis said. "That's worked for (QB Jon Kitna) to (QB Carson Palmer) to Andy. It's helped us have the success we've had and those guys have been good players, productive players. Even when they've left out of here they've been productive. It works."

Fantasy Tip: Dalton can be a serviceable fantasy option again in 2015, especially if he has a full season with a healthy A.J. Green, as well as one of the best backfield tandems in the league. He won't necessarily be a Top 10 fantasy option at his position, but Dalton will be a sneaky FantasyScore play some weeks, and he is a decent fantasy backup in yearly formats.

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| Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:33:45 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton is not expected to enter next season with competition at quarterback, as the Bengals are not expected to draft another quarterback this year. "He's our guy and we're not going to shy away from that," says offensive coordinator Hue Jackson of Dalton and quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese offers, "He was better with the intangibles this year and the ball was better coming out of his hand. You could see that right away when he came back from the last offseason." Jackson is a fan of backup QB Jason Campbell, and the team was impressed with young QB A.J. McCarron.

Fantasy Tip: Dalton had his best completion percentage of his career this year at 64.2%, but he remains more of a mediocre QB1 based on matchups. In your fantasy football drafts next year, consider him best used as a potent backup.

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| Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson

Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:27:39 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton showed improvement this season and is expected to become a better quarterback next season, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. Lewis said he is glad that Dalton is on the team.

Fantasy Tip: Dalton saw his numbers dip this season after a strong 2013 season. The team should have most of their offensive skill players back next season, which should help Dalton's status. Dalton probably will not enter next season as a starter in most fantasy leagues but he could be solid backup for owners.

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| Source: NFL.com - Dan Hanzus

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:59:54 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton has thrown one touchdown and six interceptions in three postseason starts.

Fantasy Tip: Dalton's ($7,300, 14.6% of cap) postseason resume is bad enough, and when you factor in his horrible performance against Indianapolis in Week 7, it is tough to take a chance on him at FantasyScore this weekend regardless of his price tag.

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| Source: The Associated Press - Michael Marot

Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:09:22 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton has thrown eight touchdowns and eight interceptions in eight career prime-time games.

Fantasy Tip: Dalton has actually thrown four touchdowns and one interception in two prime-time contests this year, but he has also averaged a paltry 175.0 passing yards in the same two games. Whether nerves play a factor or not, there are better options to turn to at the quarterback spot at FantasyScore in Week 17.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jamey Eisenberg

Fri, 26 Dec 2014 07:50:18 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton (illness) said he's 100% Friday, Dec. 26.

Fantasy Tip: Dalton is a low-end QB1 on FantasyScore this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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| Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson

Thu, 25 Dec 2014 15:46:42 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 25.

Fantasy Tip: Dalton appears to be on track to play in Week 17 and may have a favorable matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers since they have allowed the third most points to quarterbacks over the last four weeks. Even with the matchup, owners should consider Dalton as a low-end No. 1 quarterback.

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| Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:00:42 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 24.

Fantasy Tip: Dalton should be good to go this week, but he has a tough matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. You may be able to find better options in FantasyScore this week.

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| Source: Bengals.com

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