Andy Dalton and the Bengals first-team offense played four series in Friday night?s 34-3 loss to Detroit.
Dalton threw an interception on his first play, but after that settled down and completed 11-of-15 for 69 yards. The second-round pick showed poise, especially on the last two drives, but was unable to put points on the board.
On the first play of the second quarter, Dalton found Jerome Simpson in the end zone, but he caught it out of bounds.
One key to Dalton?s improvement was that he got the ball out quicker and adjusted to Detroit bringing pressure, which is something he will continually have to do if he wants to keep the offense on track.
Notes: Despite talking about a new era, this preseason opener set a futility mark for the Bengals. The 31-point margin marks the worst preseason loss in team history, surpassing the 44-14 drubbing by Atlanta in 1972. ? Third-round pick Dontay Moch is expected to miss the next two months after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.
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