Andy Dalton Fantasy

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton, who signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Tuesday, made it clear that he won't be competing for the starting job in New Orleans. "This is Jameis' thing and I'm here to help him out any way I can," Dalton said. The Saints announced earlier on Tuesday that quarterback Taysom Hill will be focusing his efforts on a move to tight end in 2022, so Dalton was brought in to be Jameis Winston's primary backup under center. In eight games (six starts) for the Chicago Bears last year, Dalton threw for 1,515 yards, eight touchdowns and nine interceptions for a passer rating of 76.9. He was a three-time All-Star earlier in his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, but Dalton won't be of much use in fantasy if he's making starts at any point next season.

Apr. 1st • 12:09 PM

The New Orleans Saints are signing former Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal will include $3 million guaranteed. With Taysom Hill focusing on tight end in 2022, the Saints are bringing in the Red Rifle to serve as Jameis Winston's backup under center. The 34-year-old played in eight games (six starts) for the Bears in 2021, going 149-for-236 for 1,515 yards, eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. He had a QBR of just 33.6 and a passer rating of 76.9. Dalton could be slightly more attractive as a low-end QB2 in fantasy if he's forced to make starts in New Orleans, but fantasy managers can probably do better.

Mar. 29th • 12:26 PM

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy announced that quarterback Andy Dalton will start on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in the Week 18 regular season finale. Rookie Justin Fields was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list this week, and it was expected all along that Dalton would make the start if Fields wasn't cleared from the league's protocols. The 34-year-old Red Rifle has a good matchup against the Vikings, who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to QBs this year, but Dalton has been extremely mediocre in his last three starts. In his last three starts against the Lions, Cardinals and Giants, he's gone 68-for-115 for 719 yards, four touchdowns and six interceptions. You can find better QB2 options.

Jan. 7th • 4:03 PM