The Cincinnati Bengals are desperate for a win in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers. With a record of 0-3, securing a victory is crucial for the Bengals to maintain their playoff aspirations. Historically, only one team—the 1992 San Diego Chargers—has managed to reach the postseason after starting the season 0-4.
To achieve this essential win, the Bengals will need to face a familiar opponent in Andy Dalton, who played his first nine seasons with the Bengals and holds the franchise record for touchdown passes.
Since leaving the Bengals, Andy Dalton has played for the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, and now the Carolina Panthers. In Week 4, he’ll face Cincinnati for the fourth time, holding a 2-1 record against them. Here’s a summary of his previous matchups.
**Game 1: Cowboys vs. Bengals, 2020**
**Final score:** Dallas 30, Cincinnati 7
**Dalton stats:** 16-of-23, 185 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
Dalton’s first encounter with his former team came while he was with the Cowboys, filling in for the injured Dak Prescott. He led Dallas to a decisive 30-7 victory, calling the experience special and filled with emotions.
**Game 2: Bears vs. Bengals, 2021**
**Final score:** Chicago 20, Cincinnati 17
**Dalton stats:** 9-of-11, 56 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions
In his second game against the Bengals, Dalton started strong for the Bears but had to exit in the second quarter due to a knee injury. Chicago secured the win, marking Dalton’s second victory over his former team as a starter.
**Game 3: Saints vs. Bengals, 2022**
**Final score:** New Orleans 26, Cincinnati 30
**Dalton stats:** 17-of-32, 162 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions
In his latest matchup against the Bengals, Dalton played as the starting quarterback for the Saints in the 2022 season. Despite his efforts, Cincinnati emerged victorious, handing Dalton his first loss against the franchise that drafted him in 2011.
Now, as the Bengals look for a much-needed win, they aim to give Dalton his second consecutive loss against them.
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