Andy Dalton's offensive coordinator (Jay Gruden) signed a three-year extension with the Bengals, Cincinnati Enquirer writer Joe Reedy reports.
Impact:
Gruden is still a candidate to leave for a head coaching job prior to the conclusion of that contract, but this clearly is still good news for Dalton, who will be granted schematic stability as he heads into his second season.
Andy Dalton (illness) is active for Saturday's game against Houston.
Impact:
Dalton was efficient in the first game between these two teams, but his playoff pool fantasy utility is limited by the run-heavy nature of the Cincinnati offense.
Andy Dalton (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Houston, the Texans' official site reports.
Impact:
Neither the Texans or Bengals are hot teams in most playoff leagues, but one of the two teams is going to get at least two games in, so backing the right squad could bring some sneaky value in postseason pools.
Andy Dalton (illness) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Bengals.com reports.
Impact:
Although it sounds like Dalton had a fairly nasty bug, he's expected to be ready for Saturday's game against Houston.
Andy Dalton, who did not practice Wednesday due to an illness, says he's fine and will practice Thursday, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact:
Dalton evidently had a pretty rough day, but he started eating again Wednesday night and appears to be on track to be fine for Saturday's game against the Texans.
Andy Dalton (illness) is not practicing Wednesday due to illness, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact:
Fortunately, Dalton has time to recover before Saturday's game against the Texans. We'll revisit his status Thursday.
Andy Dalton completed 22-of-44 pass attempts and threw for 232 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
Impact:
It was a disappointing outing for Dalton, even though he was facing a tough Baltimore defense. Despite the loss and so-so performance, Dalton will get a chance to redeem himself in the first round of the playoffs at Houston.
Andy Dalton completed 18-of-31 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's win over the Cardinals.
Impact:
He also ran five times for 48 yards. Next up for Dalton is a matchup against Baltimore's rugged defense in a Week 17 game that has playoff implications for both teams.
Andy Dalton had a very modest output Sunday against the Rams, throwing for 179 yards and no touchdowns.
Impact:
This was a pretty big disappointment given the competition. Those that picked him up as insurance against Ben Roethlisberger's ankle injury had to feel let down. That makes three consecutive games with fewer than 200 passing yards for Dalton.
Andy Dalton (hip) said that he is fine and will be full-go at practice this week, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact:
Dalton, who is not even on the Bengals' practice participation/injury report Wednesday, will go up against a much-improved Houston pass defense this weekend that has gone from being torched last season to allowing 183.4 yards in the air per game, which is third-best in the league.
Andy Dalton left Sunday's game against the Steelers in the fourth quarter with a hip injury, Sports Network reports.
Impact:
Dalton, who had completed 11-of-24 passes for 135 yards and a touchdown before his exit Sunday, was replaced in the game by Bruce Gradkowski.
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