Andy Dalton’s 2026 Season Opens with an Interception

Dalton’s Tough Start to the Season

In a surprising turn of events during the Eagles-Bears Monday Night Football game, former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton took the field in relief of Jalen Hurts. Unfortunately for Dalton, his first pass of the 2026 season resulted in an interception thrown in the end zone.

Game Context

Dalton’s entry into the game marked a critical moment, as the Eagles sought to regain momentum. However, the interception added to the challenges faced by the team in this matchup.

“It was a tough situation, but I have to learn from it,” Dalton remarked after the game.

Source Reference (msn.com): Andy Dalton's first pass of 2026 season was an interception