Andy Dalton Sits Just 1,051 Yards Behind Joe Montana’s Elite NFL Record Amid QB Battle With Bryce Young

Entering the 2025 season, the Carolina Panthers have a quarterback room that some teams could envy.

Bryce Young, the No.

1 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, flashed brilliantly down the stretch in 2024.

He ended the campaign with a five-touchdown performance (three passing, two rushing) in an overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons.Panthers fans are hoping Young can carry that momentum forward and prove hes their franchise quarterback.

If he cant, theyll have Andy Dalton eagerly waiting to take some snaps.

The 14-year veteran signed a two-year, $8 million extension in February, keeping him tied to Carolina through the 2026 season.Even if Dalton never sees the field in 2025, Carolinas $4 million per year investment is wise.

Hes a valuable mentor to Young and can provide stability at the position in a pinch.

Dalton surely maintains a team-first mentality, so hes not rooting for Youngs downfall.

But if he gets to play at all this season, he could hit an impressive career milestone.BRYCE YOUNG HAS 5 TDs.PANTHERS LEAD FALCONS.: #CARvsATL on CBS/Paramount+: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/JUaVUCnPE4 NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2025Dalton racked up 989 passing yards in six games (five starts) a season ago.

Those yards gave him a grand total of 39,500 for his career, the 26th-most in NFL history.

With 500 yards in 2025, hell become the 26th passer to top 40,000 yards.

Any extended period of playing time would give him a chance to leap two Hall of Famers, including Joe Montana, in the category.Dan Fouts 43,040 (20th); Kirk Cousins 42,979 (21st)Derek Carr 41,245 (22nd); Kerry Collins 40,922 (23rd)Joe Montana 40,551 (24th); Johnny Unitas 40,239 (25th)The Red Rifle can still sling the pigskin when called upon.

In his first start of 2024, he torched the Las Vegas Raiders 26/37 (70.3%), 319 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 123.6 Passer Rating and led the Panthers to a 36-22 win.

No quarterback had thrown for 300 yards and three touchdowns before he did so last season.

In the process, he won the leagues FedEx Player of the Week honors.Those highs arent going to be common if/when Dalton gets under center again, but its nice to know hes capable of spinning a gem.

For now, though, hes poised to be on the bench for Carolinas Week 1 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Kickoff for the game is set for 1:00 p.m.

E.T.

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