According to Bengals beat reporter, Coley Harvey, Dalton's success against the Saints in week 11 could be attributed to a renewed focus on short passes that set up the long throws to A.J. Green. (Coley Harvey, ESPN)
Fantasy Impact
If Dalton does, indeed, continue to work the short passing game, this could mean a raised floor in terms of fantasy points. Dalton has been plagued all season by wild swings in production. An increased reliance on short passes would provide a consistent source of passing yardage, hopefully bolstered by a few long throws.