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Andy Dalton slams helmet on sidelines after throwing two picks to Commanders

Carolina's veteran backup has become turnover-prone, and fans are reaching the limit of their patience.
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 20: Andy Dalton #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on October 20, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 20: Andy Dalton #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on October 20, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. | (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

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The Carolina Panthers benched Bryce Young because he kept making ugly mistakes that resulted in turnovers. For a minute it seemed like Andy Dalton was the answer, as he performed really well in his first two starts against a poor couple of defenses. However, Dalton has since regressed and is now throwing picks at an incredibly high rate.

In today's away game against the Washington Commanders, the problem has seemingly accelerated for Dalton, because he threw two interceptions in the first quarter alone. Here's a look at both plays and how Dalton reacted afterwards on the sidelines.

Andy Dalton INT #1

Andy Dalton INT #2

Andy Dalton reacts to interceptions

It seems like the second pick may have been more the fault of the receiver for breaking off his route. However, the first one makes us less sympathetic in general to Dalton's cause. How many picks does Dalton have to throw before Dave Canales pulls the plug? In case you're wondering, he's up to six interceptions over the last 13 quarters.

Andy Dalton's insane INT rate

The Panthers trail the Commanders 10-0 early in the second quarter.

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Tim Weaver
TIM WEAVER

Tim Weaver has been writing about the NFL since the 2013 season for multiple teams and outlets, including USA Today and The Sporting News. He currently covers the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers for On SI.