Dalton’s poise rubs off as Bengals beat Seahawks 27-24 in OT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, right, celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Gary Landers) Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, right, celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

By Associated Press October 12, 2015 4 min read

CINCINNATI (AP) – Andy Dalton has never been so confident. It shows when it matters most.

Dalton led the unbeaten Bengals to one of the greatest comebacks in their history on Sunday, overcoming a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 27-24 victory against the Seattle Seahawks in overtime.

The fifth-year quarterback is growing up a little more each week, and it shows in his demeanor. He’s never felt this good.

“Absolutely,” said Dalton, who leads the NFL in fourth-quarter passer rating. “Every year that you play and every game that you play, and when you win like this it adds to your confidence. I feel really good about this team and where we are.”

The Bengals (5-0) are off to their best start since 1988, the last time they went to the Super Bowl.