Andy Dalton's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Andy Dalton.

Andrew Gregory "Andy" Dalton is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. Known as "the Red Rifle," he achieved significant success at Texas Christian University (TCU), earning Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year twice and becoming TCU's all-time leader in quarterback wins. Dalton was drafted into the NFL by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: Led Katy High to State Finals

In 2005, as a senior quarterback for Katy High School, Andy Dalton led the team to the state finals. He threw for 2,877 yards with 42 touchdowns and was named the Greater Houston Area offensive player of the year by the Houston Chronicle.

2007: Named TCU Starting Quarterback and Texas Bowl MVP

In 2007, Andy Dalton was named the starting quarterback for TCU and led them to a victory in the Texas Bowl against the Houston Cougars, earning MVP honors. He finished the season with 2,459 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.

2008: Leads TCU to 11-2 Record

In 2008, Andy Dalton led TCU to an 11-2 record, finishing second in the Mountain West Conference and seventh in the national AP Poll. He was named the Poinsettia Bowl MVP, finishing the season with 2,242 passing yards and 11 touchdowns.

2009: Perfect Regular Season with TCU

In 2009, Andy Dalton led the TCU Horned Frogs to a perfect 12-0 regular season, a Mountain West Conference Championship, a #6 ranking in the AP Poll, and a BCS berth. The team however lost 17-10 in the Fiesta Bowl to Boise State. He finished the season with 2,756 passing yards and 23 touchdowns.

September 4, 2010: TCU All-Time Wins Leader

On September 4, 2010, Andy Dalton recorded his 30th victory as the Horned Frogs starting quarterback, passing Sammy Baugh as TCU's all-time wins leader, marking a significant milestone in his college career.

January 1, 2011: Rose Bowl Victory

On January 1, 2011, Andy Dalton led TCU to a 21-19 victory over the #4 Wisconsin Badgers in the Rose Bowl, completing a perfect 13-0 season and finishing with a #2 ranking in the AP Poll. He finished the 2010 season with 2,857 passing yards and 27 touchdowns.

2011: Dalton's Early Success with the Bengals

From 2011 to 2015, Andy Dalton led the Cincinnati Bengals to five consecutive playoff appearances and received three Pro Bowl selections. He and A.J. Green set records for a rookie quarterback/receiver combination in his first season. Also by 2015, Dalton had set Bengals franchise records for passing touchdowns, single-season passing yards, and single-season passing touchdowns.

October 13, 2013: Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

On October 13, 2013, Andy Dalton rebounded from previous games, completing 26 of 40 passes for 337 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception for a 105.9 passer rating in an overtime road victory over the Buffalo Bills, earning him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.

December 8, 2013: Victory over the Colts

On December 8, 2013, Andy Dalton completed 24 of 35 passes for 275 yards and four total touchdowns against the Indianapolis Colts, earning an 89.2 QBR and 120.5 passer rating in a 42-28 victory.

January 20, 2015: Selected to 2015 Pro Bowl

On January 20, 2015, Andy Dalton was selected to the 2015 Pro Bowl, his second Pro Bowl appearance, replacing Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, who declined to participate due to injury. Dalton completed nine of 20 passes for 69 yards.

2015: Successful 2015 Season

Andy Dalton finished the 2015 year with 3,250 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He was the first Bengal ever to throw for more than 20 touchdown passes with fewer than 10 interceptions in franchise history. Dalton's 106.2 passer rating ranked No. 2 and his 8.4 yards per attempt ranked No. 3 among NFL quarterbacks in 2015.

2015: Bengals Historic Winning Streak

The Bengals began the 2015 season on a historic winning streak. In the season-opening 33–13 road victory over the Oakland Raiders, Dalton threw his 100th career touchdown pass, which was to tight end Tyler Eifert, in the second quarter. Dalton finished the game with 269 passing yards and two touchdowns.

2016: Dalton's 2016 Season Performance

During the 2016 season, Andy Dalton had back-to-back 366 yard games. Despite a middle-of-the-pack 89.7 rating through 13 games, Dalton had been sacked a league-leading 32 times and the Bengals were 3–7–1 and out of the playoffs. Dalton had 332 yards and a 130.0 passer rating in a Week 13 32–14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bengals ended the season with a 6–9–1 record. Marvin Lewis praised it as "the best campaign of [Dalton's] career", and he earned his third Pro Bowl recognition, replacing Tom Brady.