Best and worst from Andy Dalton in Week 5 win over Seahawks

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The New Orleans Saints moved to 2-3 after a 39-32 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. It was Andy Dalton's second start with the team and he did okay in the game, passing for 187 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while getting sacked one time.

Now that the game is in the rearview mirror, let's take some time to discuss the best moment of the game for Dalton and the worst moment for the former TCU Horned Frog.

Best from Andy Dalton in Week 5

There wasn't any play from Dalton that made jaws drop by any means but the former second-round pick played well in his second start with the Saints. I ultimately settled on that his best play of the game was when he connected with Chris Olave in the end zone in the third quarter to put NOLA ahead 24-19.

Dalton should have had a touchdown two plays earlier but Adam Trautman couldn't catch the ball. Originally, Olave's catch wasn't deemed as such but the refs overturned the call and gave New Orleans the touchdown.

Dalton threw the ball right on the money in this game but there was a play that had us all screaming "WHY?!" at our televisions.

Worst from Andy Dalton in Week 5

This one is easy.

With under six minutes to go in the third quarter, Dalton had the time when he dropped back to pass but ended up underthrowing the ball. It sailed right into the arms of Tariq Woolen and the Saints failed to put the nail in the coffin.

Fortunately, the Seahawks punted on that drive and the Saints found the end zone on their next offensive possession but that could have been a disastrous turn of events for the black and gold.

Aside from the interception in the third quarter, I mostly liked what I saw from Dalton. He's proven to be the anti-Jameis Winston so far, putting the ball where it needs to go but not doing anything flashy.

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What would you consider to be Andy Dalton's best moment and worst moment from the Week 5 win?