(Reuters) - The seemingly playoff-bound Cincinnati Bengals suffered a significant setback on Sunday when quarterback Andy Dalton suffered a fractured right thumb in a loss against Pittsburgh.
He was hurt trying to make a tackle after being intercepted during the Bengals' opening drive and was replaced by back-up A.J. McCarron.
Dalton, who has never missed a start during his five-year NFL career, said he did not know how long the fracture would keep him out of action.
"I don't know any details on it. I will be seeing a specialist tomorrow and I'll find out more about it," the quarterback told reporters.