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

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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