Andy Dalton
QB - Carolina Panthers
Availability
Andy Dalton is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Fantasy Impact
Dalton closed the week with back-to-back limited practices. If he is available, he'll serve as the backup to Bryce Young.
Andy Dalton (thumb) was officially a limited participant at practice on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
The veteran quarterback was a limited participant on Thursday after missing the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday due to a thumb issue. It remains to be seen whether or not he will play in Week 9, but either way, it looks like Bryce Young will be the starter for the Panthers this week.
Andy Dalton was back at practice on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Dalton missed practice on Wednesday, which led to the Panthers signing QB Mike White. Bryce Young also practiced again on Thursday and is on track to return this weekend for the Panthers.
Andy Dalton (thumb) did not take part in Carolina's practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Dalton got the start for the Panthers in Week 8 with Bryce Young (ankle) sidelined, but it looks like he picked up an injury of his own during that game. He is now listed with a thumb injury on his throwing hand and was not able to practice on Wednesday as a result. It looks like Young is trending towards reclaiming the starting job in Week 9, so it's unlikely that the veteran's status will have a notable impact for fantasy purposes.
Andy Dalton completed 16-of-24 passes for 175 yards and a pick in the Panthers' 40-9 loss to Buffalo. He also ran twice for a yard and lost two fumbles.
Fantasy Impact
Dalton was miserable against the Bills' defense, who were on top of him all day with sacks, fumbles, and picks. He couldn't get the offense going, and despite some hope that he wouldn't be too much of a falloff from Bryce Young, he was.