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Could 2015 Be Andy Dalton's Best Season?
Without receiving the hype of the league’s more popular quarterbacks, Andy Dalton has quietly put up his best start to a season ever. His Cincinnati Bengals have won four of four and sit atop the AFC North by two games. Dalton’s individual performance has been as strong as his team’s record, and (Bengals fans, rejoice) it looks like his excellence will continue.
Could 2015 Be Andy Dalton's Best Season?
Without receiving the hype of the league’s more popular quarterbacks, Andy Dalton has quietly put up his best start to a season ever. His Cincinnati Bengals have won four of four and sit atop the AFC North by two games. Dalton’s individual performance has been as strong as his team’s record, and (Bengals fans, rejoice) it looks like his excellence will continue.
KC-CIN Game and Player Grades | ProFootballFocus.com
The top takeaways from Sunday’s Kansas City-Cincinnati game, including the highest-graded players from each team. Top performers: QB Andy Dalton (+4.2). DT Geno Atkins (+2.3), HB Jeremy Hill (+1.7), LB Emmanuel Lamur (+2.0), CB Darqueze Dennard (+1.7).
Bengals 5th Quarter: Game balls, analysis; stats of note; more
Despite the fact that four of the five starting linemen were called for at least one penalty (only left guard Boling came away unscathed), the unit not only didn't allow a sack against a team that averaged 3.0 per game in the first three games, but according to the official statistics it didn't allow Dalton to be hit in 24 pass attempts. The line also paved the way for four rushing touchdowns and a 4.8 yards per carry average on the ground.
What’s Different About Dalton?
The Bengals quarterback gets that question every week. So do his teammates and coaches. So do those of us that cover the team (when we’re not the ones asking about it). There isn’t one correct answer. Instead, there are a series of factors – some beyond his control — that help explain Dalton’s sensational start.
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"Best Andy" and offensive balance are some of the reasons the Bengals look like a legit Super Bowl contender. While it may still be too early to start equating the 2015 Bengals with the 1988 squad, there's no denying the buzz beginning to build in the Queen City. Before too long, the under-the-radar status the Bengals have been enjoying will disappear.
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