For the second week in a row, Andy Dalton will be under center for the New Orleans Saints.
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported on Friday that Dalton will start for the Saints on Sunday’s home game against the Seattle Seahawks.
#Saints coach Dennis Allen announces that QB Andy Dalton will start again for New Orleans. No practice this week for Jameis Winston.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 7, 2022
Dalton played well last week in the Saints’ narrow loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. He threw for 236 yards and one touchdown.
New Orleans’ regular starter, Jameis Winston, is still recovering from his injuries and no timetable has been set for his return.
Even before his injury, the Saints’ offense has struggled to find itself so far this season. A lot of the struggles have to do with injuries, especially on offense.
Not only are Wintson and receiver Michael Thomas out but wide receiver Javis Landry has been out too recently with an ankle injury although he may return Sunday.
Week 4 against against the Vikings was the first time that the Saints showed any life offensively this season and probably should have won the game.
New Orleans may have a chance against the Seahawks, although they scored 45 points last week against the Detroit Lions. Dalton may not be the best backup in the league, but he is still serviceable and can win the Saints a few games until Winston makes it back into the lineup. That can start Sunday.
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