After starting the season 4-1, Cincinnati Bengals lost five out of their following six games and found themselves in a tough spot in the AFC North playoff chase. Things got even tougher on Monday when the team decided to put their starting quarterback Andy Dalton on the injured reserve list, effectively ending his season.
Dalton suffered a thumb injury in Sunday’s loss to Cleveland Brown and had to exit the game in the third quarter. While the team didn’t give any details about the injury, it looks like the 31-year-old has torn the ligaments in his right thumb and may even require surgery.
Before going down with an injury, Andy Dalton had 100 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the game against the Browns. Dalton has completed 226 out of his 365 passes in 2018, throwing for 2,566 yards and 21 touchdowns, while having 11 interceptions.
Bengals will most likely turn to their backup QB Jeff Driskel, who stepped in for Dalton on Sunday and finished the game with 100 yards and a touchdown. Driskel will be handed his first NFL start against the Denver Broncos on December 2nd.
Tom Savage, who was claimed off waivers from San Francisco 49ers on Monday, will serve as Driskel’s backup.
