Saints coach Dennis Allen announced Wednesday that backup quarterback Andy Dalton will start against the Raiders on Sunday.
The decision didn’t come as a huge surprise, because Dalton has started the past four games while Jameis Winston continues to recover from four fractures in his back and an ankle injury.
However, Allen told reporters on Wednesday that the choice to name Dalton as the starter this week was an “offensive decision,” because Winston is apparently healthy and ready to start now, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Winston participated in the full Saints practice Wednesday, Allen noted.