Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton has to get beyond another awful game in prime time

CINCINNATI – Andy Dalton is trying to forget it, and fast.

The Bengals quarterback had another horrible game in primetime. Cincinnati's 24-3 loss to Cleveland last Thursday night knocked the Bengals (5-3-1) out of first place in the AFC North and raised more questions about whether Dalton is capable of handling big games.

Dalton is 0-3 in the playoffs, where he's completed 57 percent of his throws with two touchdowns, six interceptions and a passer rating of 56.2. He's 2-6 in prime time games, completing 54 percent with seven touchdowns, eight interceptions and a passer rating of 66.1.

The Bengals need Dalton to get it together quickly as they start a stretch of three road games on Sunday at New Orleans (4-5).

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