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Andy Dalton posts near-perfect passer rating in Week 11 win vs. Rams
Posted on 11/20/22 at 10:26 pm
Posted on 11/20/22 at 10:26 pm
I think this is a pretty fair and accurate analysis.
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Look at Andy Dalton making some New Orleans Saints history. The veteran quarterback helped his team defeat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday with an efficient performance that the numbers say was better than it looked — as observed by Nola.com’s Luke Johnson, Dalton’s 149.6 passer rating from this win is the highest single-game performance from any quarterback in the league this year (minimum 20 attempts). He completed 21 of 25 attempts for 260 yards with 3 touchdown passes.
For context, a perfect passer rating is 158.3. The only quarterback in Saints history to accomplish that is Drew Brees, per Stathead, who went 18-of-23 for 371 yards with 5 touchdown passes and no interceptions against the New England Patriots back in 2009. Dalton’s passer rating on Sunday was the highest of all Saints quarterbacks dating back to Brees’ game with the Indianapolis Colts in 2019, when he completed 29 of 30 passes for 307 yards with 4 touchdown passes and no interceptions (resulting in a passer rating of 148.9).
Dalton’s big game is just the fifth time this season a quarterback has posted a passer rating over 140, per Stathead. The others to come close are Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (140.6 in Week 8), Baltimore Ravens MVP Lamar Jackson (142.6 in Week 2), Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes (144.2 in Week 1), and Green Bay Packers passer Aaron Rodgers (146.7 in Week 10). So, yeah, Dalton is in rare company.
That’s not to say Dalton was perfect. He was off-target on a few throws and too often settled for unambitious passes well short of the first down marker. He took several sacks in which he could have thrown the ball away instead to preserve field positioning. When watching the game play out, it didn’t feel like we were watching a quarterback take over the way Brees once did. The point is that he could have been better.
But we shouldn’t diminish his accomplishments too much. Dalton stepped up in a big spot on his 53-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave with Aaron Donald barreling down on him, and he had a couple of other big-time throws under pressure. He deserves credit for his role in the win.
Now, is it sustainable? It’s telling that the Saints rotated Dalton in and out of the game with Taysom Hill taking snaps at quarterback (Hill attempted three passes, completing one of them for 14 yards while taking a sack; he logged 9 carries for 52 rushing yards). They had a good game plan to try and get the most out of each players’ skill sets and minimize their vulnerabilities. It worked out this time, and they’ll likely try and ride that formula as far as it’ll take them. Their next big test comes next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Look at Andy Dalton making some New Orleans Saints history. The veteran quarterback helped his team defeat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday with an efficient performance that the numbers say was better than it looked — as observed by Nola.com’s Luke Johnson, Dalton’s 149.6 passer rating from this win is the highest single-game performance from any quarterback in the league this year (minimum 20 attempts). He completed 21 of 25 attempts for 260 yards with 3 touchdown passes.
For context, a perfect passer rating is 158.3. The only quarterback in Saints history to accomplish that is Drew Brees, per Stathead, who went 18-of-23 for 371 yards with 5 touchdown passes and no interceptions against the New England Patriots back in 2009. Dalton’s passer rating on Sunday was the highest of all Saints quarterbacks dating back to Brees’ game with the Indianapolis Colts in 2019, when he completed 29 of 30 passes for 307 yards with 4 touchdown passes and no interceptions (resulting in a passer rating of 148.9).
Dalton’s big game is just the fifth time this season a quarterback has posted a passer rating over 140, per Stathead. The others to come close are Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (140.6 in Week 8), Baltimore Ravens MVP Lamar Jackson (142.6 in Week 2), Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes (144.2 in Week 1), and Green Bay Packers passer Aaron Rodgers (146.7 in Week 10). So, yeah, Dalton is in rare company.
That’s not to say Dalton was perfect. He was off-target on a few throws and too often settled for unambitious passes well short of the first down marker. He took several sacks in which he could have thrown the ball away instead to preserve field positioning. When watching the game play out, it didn’t feel like we were watching a quarterback take over the way Brees once did. The point is that he could have been better.
But we shouldn’t diminish his accomplishments too much. Dalton stepped up in a big spot on his 53-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave with Aaron Donald barreling down on him, and he had a couple of other big-time throws under pressure. He deserves credit for his role in the win.
Now, is it sustainable? It’s telling that the Saints rotated Dalton in and out of the game with Taysom Hill taking snaps at quarterback (Hill attempted three passes, completing one of them for 14 yards while taking a sack; he logged 9 carries for 52 rushing yards). They had a good game plan to try and get the most out of each players’ skill sets and minimize their vulnerabilities. It worked out this time, and they’ll likely try and ride that formula as far as it’ll take them. Their next big test comes next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 11:42 pm to hellsu
its pretty sad that most people on this board are sad that we won because, without knowing what they are talking about, they had their ignorant baseless comments ready to post, about how we lost because of dalton, and how he should never start another game for us.
dalton is the closest thing we have to what a young drew brees gave us as QB and that puts us in a good place.
if only the poor coaching can be fixed and when we get back some starters on the o-line, we will be a very dominating offense
dalton is the closest thing we have to what a young drew brees gave us as QB and that puts us in a good place.
if only the poor coaching can be fixed and when we get back some starters on the o-line, we will be a very dominating offense
This post was edited on 11/20/22 at 11:44 pm
Posted on 11/21/22 at 12:01 am to keakar
I don't like either QB and I don't even hate Winston, but I don't think he's worth being defensive over. I wanted Taysom to start as QB if Winston wasn't healthy. However, I have no problem giving Dalton props for a great game. I'm going to enjoy the wins when they come. Doesn't mean I am satisfied with the overall direction of the team. I still want a new coach and QB.
If Dalton sucks next week then I'll complain about it and want someone else again.
If Dalton sucks next week then I'll complain about it and want someone else again.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 12:02 am to hellsu
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when he completed 29 of 30 passes for 307 yards with 4 touchdown passes and no interceptions (resulting in a passer rating of 148.9).
I still think it is absolutely dumb that this statline isn't a perfect rating.
1 incompletion
over 10 y/a
4 TDs
Posted on 11/21/22 at 12:48 am to hellsu
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He completed 21 of 25 attempts for 260 yards with 3 touchdown passes.
And one of his incompletions - his first pass attempt - was a straight out drop by Kamara.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 1:16 am to Qbert Jones
My gripe with this stat/rating is he ate a lot of sacks where he could have thrown it away, thus more incompletions.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 1:33 am to ATLienTiger
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My gripe with this stat/rating is he ate a lot of sacks where he could have thrown it away, thus more incompletions
Aaron Rodgers has made a statistical career doing this
Posted on 11/21/22 at 3:07 am to ATLienTiger
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My gripe with this stat/rating is he ate a lot of sacks where he could have thrown it away, thus more incompletions.
but that also helped prevent a higher possibility of turning the ball over....
Posted on 11/21/22 at 8:06 am to ATLienTiger
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My gripe with this stat/rating is he ate a lot of sacks where he could have thrown it away, thus more incompletions.
This is true. I’m happy he had a decent game against a very bad team, but taking stupid sacks he could have thrown out of was pretty infuriating.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 8:26 am to pankReb
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My gripe with this stat/rating is he ate a lot of sacks where he could have thrown it away, thus more incompletions.
but that also helped prevent a higher possibility of turning the ball over....
Only if he doesn't know how to throw the ball away.
He had a great game, no one is perfect.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 10:29 am to Froman
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I’m happy he had a decent game against a very bad team, but taking stupid sacks he could have thrown out of was pretty infuriating.
He had maybe one or two he could have thrown away. A few of them the blockers completely whiffed on their guy and were right on him. Hard to surveil the field when a guy is on you in a second.
Think most of you are just spoiled from watching Brees. No quarterback had the pocket precense of him. He was always sidestepping pressure with one move. Obviously Dalton doesn’t have that ability.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 10:53 am to hellsu
i hope the best for dalton because he's our qb. prolly the best qb we'll have for a few years. embrace the ginger. there are a few good qbs with some upside that we can get in the draft this year. they will all need at least a year before starting.
penix
mckee
hartman
ward
i would take them in that order and would take penix with our second round pick and he'll probably be there.
let's see if we can rebuild our roster and get out of cap hell with dalton and mr. gadget.
penix
mckee
hartman
ward
i would take them in that order and would take penix with our second round pick and he'll probably be there.
let's see if we can rebuild our roster and get out of cap hell with dalton and mr. gadget.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:33 pm to Nathan Hail
Maybe Hendon Hooker falls to us with the injury.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:46 pm to UptownnMike
he'd be a good choice after penix. i'd throw him in with the others.
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