Andy Dalton’s potential farewell and biggest Browns vs. Bengals storylines

Here are the top storylines for Browns vs. Bengals Week 17.

Dec 22, 2019; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor (right) stands next to Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (left) on the sidelines during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Andy Dalton’s potential farewell: Rest assured Dalton would like to rewrite the narrative too after the loss to the Browns earlier this season. Last week was exciting as Dalton rattled off four scores in a furious late push that still resulted in an overtime loss, but the fact remains his offense scored just 12 points through three quarters. The four scores don’t save his season-long numbers much either — he’s at a 59.6 completion percentage with 15 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Dalton is saying and doing the right things but the undertone is clear — he wants to remain a starter in the NFL, even if that isn’t in Cincinnati. If this is it, both Dalton and the Bengals would like to get a win and end this era on a high note, especially against a rival.

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