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AJ McCarron
QB · CIN
VS
NFL
Andy Dalton
QB · CAR⚡ 5–2
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Comparing AJ McCarron and Andy Dalton Head to Head

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AJ McCarron
AJ McCarron
QB · CIN
VS
NFL
⚡ Winner
Andy Dalton
Andy Dalton
QB · CAR
Career Stats
86.6
Passer Rating
87.4
1,192
Passing Yards
39,792
6
Pass Touchdowns
254
3
Interceptions
152
63.1%
Completion %
62.6%
6.7
Yards Per Attempt
7.0
18
Games Played
180
Statistical Verdict
Andy Dalton Wins
2–5
Category Wins
7 stats compared
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🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this QB comparison. Andy Dalton holds the advantage in 5 of 7 key categories, with Interceptions representing the most decisive gap — a 4966.7% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

AJ McCarron's Interceptions of 3 compared to Andy Dalton's 152 represents a 4966.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for AJ McCarron's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Completion %, where AJ McCarron posts 63.1% against Andy Dalton's 62.6% — virtually identical figures. AJ McCarron can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Completion % is the statistical ammunition for the AJ McCarron side.

Quarterback evaluation in the modern NFL weighs passing efficiency heavily alongside raw yardage totals. Passer rating, completion percentage and touchdown-to-interception ratio paint a more complete picture than any single statistic alone.

Andy Dalton wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 2. The 4966.7% gap in Interceptions alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Andy Dalton's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, AJ McCarron or Andy Dalton?

Andy Dalton holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Andy Dalton's Interceptions of 3 versus AJ McCarron's 152 is the most decisive factor — a 4966.7% difference.

How do AJ McCarron and Andy Dalton compare in Interceptions?

AJ McCarron career Interceptions: 3. Andy Dalton career Interceptions: 152. AJ McCarron leads by 4966.7% — dramatically ahead in this key QB metric.

Who had the better overall career, AJ McCarron or Andy Dalton?

Based on career statistics, Andy Dalton edges AJ McCarron 5-2 across key categories. Andy Dalton's Interceptions of 3 leads AJ McCarron's 152 by 4966.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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