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Andy Dalton

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A 2nd-round pick (35th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft out of TCU, Andy Dalton has built an NFL career since. Now with ATL, he's in his 16th NFL season. His 56.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 76th percentile among QBs — solidly above average. His accuracy stands out most — the 86th percentile at the position. Across 16 NFL seasons, he has totaled 39,793 passing yards and 254 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 220#

College

TCU

Draft

Rd 2, 35th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2026

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
65.9

89th percentile among QBs

16 games · 604 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.30
Total EPA×0.24+1.02
Conversion×0.08+0.28
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.70
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.03
Ball security×0.12+1.10

Week 1 projection · @ PHI

Methodology
Pass yds192.0 (88.6–295.3)51% 190.5+
Pass yds192.0 (88.6–295.3)51% 190.5+
Pass yds192.0 (88.6–295.3)51% 190.5+
Pass yds192.0 (88.6–295.3)51% 190.5+
Pass yds192.0 (88.6–295.3)51% 190.5+
Pass yds192.0 (88.6–295.3)51% 190.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rush yds30.9 (9.1–52.7)51% 30.5+
Rush yds30.9 (9.1–52.7)51% 30.5+
Rush yds30.9 (9.1–52.7)51% 30.5+
Rush yds30.9 (9.1–52.7)51% 30.5+
Rush yds30.9 (9.1–52.7)51% 30.5+
Rush yds30.9 (9.1–52.7)51% 30.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed48▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst20▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility64▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size22▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength20▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy86▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security83▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance21▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility76▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency82▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume86▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion68▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026PHI40.11
2025CAR44.242931-2
2024CAR36.76989734
2023CAR53.52361212
2022NO56.21428711854
2021CHI34.481515876
2020DAL43112170141141-3
2019CIN44.2133494167341-4
2018CIN50.41125662199
2017CIN43.61633202599
2016CIN65.9164206181844
2015CIN82133250251423
2014CIN491633981916941181
2013CIN63.7164293331832
2012CIN50.4163669271204
2011CIN49.6163398201521

Career profile

Across 16 NFL seasons on file, Andy Dalton has played in 179 regular-season games, playing for 6 teams: CIN (2011–2019), DAL (2020), CHI (2021), NO (2022), CAR (2023–2025), PHI (2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 39,793 yards and 254 touchdowns with 152 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,509 yards and 22 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 11 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2013 with CIN: 4,293 yards and 33 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2015: a 82.0, in the 96th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
2,016
252/g
8
5
73
9/g
3
Away8
2,190
274/g
10
3
111
14/g
1
In division6
1,520
253/g
7
1
43
7/g
1
Out of division10
2,686
269/g
11
7
141
14/g
3
In wins6
1,708
285/g
9
1
25
4/g
0
In losses9
2,214
246/g
8
6
138
15/g
3
On grass4
1,113
278/g
5
1
59
15/g
1
On turf12
3,093
258/g
13
7
125
10/g
3
Indoors2
537
269/g
3
1
34
17/g
0
Outdoors14
3,669
262/g
15
7
150
11/g
4

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ366 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 2PIT366 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 3DEN206 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 40 rush yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 4MIA296 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -12 rush yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 5DAL269 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 34 rush yds, 0 TD61.8
Week 6NE254 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 17 rush yds, 1 TD68.5
Week 7CLE308 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT69.1
Week 8WAS284 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 21 rush yds, 1 TD52.6
Week 10NYG204 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 11BUF207 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 10 rush yds, 1 TD31.3
Week 12BAL283 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 13PHI332 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD84.4
Week 14CLE180 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD64.9
Week 15PIT157 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 1 TD45.3
Week 16HOU268 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT38.5
Week 17BAL226 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD60.4

Andy Dalton — common questions

What position does Andy Dalton play?
Andy Dalton is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Andy Dalton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Andy Dalton has played for CIN (2011–2019), DAL (2020), CHI (2021), NO (2022), CAR (2023–2025), PHI (2026).
Where did Andy Dalton go to college?
Andy Dalton played college football at TCU.
When was Andy Dalton drafted?
Andy Dalton was selected in round 2, 35th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Andy Dalton scored?
Andy Dalton has 277 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (254 passing, 22 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Andy Dalton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Andy Dalton rated 40.1 for 2026, the 29th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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