Finally a quarterback! In week 3 of the NFL season, TOUCHDOWN24 users voted Andy Dalton, quarterback of the Carolina Panthers, as “Player of the Week.” The 36-year-old beat out wide receiver Jauan Jennings (San Francisco 49ers) and running back Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams).
Dalton had an impressive first start of the 2024 season. The veteran, who had only taken over the starting position from Bryce Young the week before in Charlotte, was honored by you for his outstanding performance in the win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Dalton completed 27 of 36 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns in the 36-22 victory – the Panthers’ first win of the season.
Andy Dalton (3) to Adam Thielen (1)
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After the game, Dalton said, “It felt great. I couldn’t have imagined it being any better. Our team had the right attitude from the beginning and we played the whole game.” Before Dalton’s performance, no NFL quarterback had thrown for over 300 yards and scored three touchdowns in a game this season.
This is the first time this season that the TOUCHDOWN24 award for “Player of the Week” does not go to a running back.
The voting result
- Andy Dalton (quarterback, Carolina Panthers) – 55.3 percent of the votes
- Jauan Jennings (Wide Receiver, San Francisco 49ers) – 32.1 percent of the votes
- Kyren Williams (running back, Los Angeles Rams) – 12.6 percent of the vote
Voting took place from September 24th to 26th (12pm). A total of 190 users cast their votes via the homepage, X or Instagram.
The award winners of the season
Week III: Andy Dalton (Quarterback, Carolina Panthers)
Week II: Alvin Kamara (Runningback, New Orleans Saints)
Week I: Saquon Barkley (Runningback, Philadelphia Eagles)
About the author
Dirk Kaiser
Dirk Kaiser has been active in the field of American football for over 20 years at various levels. In addition to the NFL, he also covers the ELF and GFL for TOUCHDOWN24.
