A quick observation of quarterback Andy Dalton and how he played in the Cincinnati Bengals' 22-13 win in Week 12:

Remove Dalton's pick-six Sunday -- one ESPN's Kevin Seifert notes should have been negated because of an uncalled neutral-zone infraction on Houston's Jadeveon Clowney -- and he had yet another impressive performance behind center.

Interception included, Dalton posted a 68.6 completion percentage, the third-highest mark he has had this season. Much of his success throwing the football stemmed from his ability to get the ball out quickly and into the hands of his receivers, who primarily ran shorter routes. Of the 35 overall passes attempted, 29 traveled 15 yards or less in the air, according to ESPN Stats & Information. All but 20 of Dalton's 233 yards also came when he threw passes that traveled 15 yards or less in the air. Stats & Information added that Dalton took an average of just 1.88 seconds before throwing passes, the quickest release in the league this week.

Dalton faces a Tampa Bay defense that is 22nd against the pass, allowing 252 yards per game.