Andy Dalton to start at quarterback

“I just owe it to all the guys, the coaches, the staff, the players, everybody involved to be really critical about what we put on film, about what I’m seeing and to make sure that I’m constantly making the best decision for the team every week,” Canales said. “And it happens to be the quarterback position and so it’s loaded that way, but it’s every position and it’s all the guys. And I was able to stand in front of the team and challenge all the guys that we all have to step up our passion for what we’re doing to play.”

Canales reiterated his belief in Bryce Young, but they’ve combined for 204 passing yards and 13 points this season, while converting just 2-of-22 third-down attempts.

By going to veteran Andy Dalton, they’re hoping to lean into the benefit of the Pro Bowler’s experience across 14 years at the position.

In 163 career starts, Dalton has a 83-78-2 record, with 246 touchdowns and 144 interceptions, and a career passer rating of 87.6. He started one game last year at Seattle and threw for a season-high 334 yards.