He also completed 6 of 6 passes for 52 yards, connecting with five different receivers.
The injury did not appear to be serious as Dalton stayed on the sideline instead of going into the locker room for treatment.
Marvin Lewis said at halftime that Dalton's removal was "precautionary" and that he is fine.
AJ McCarron took over at quarterback for the second offensive series. McCarron led two touchdown drives, going 6 for 6 for 87 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Jones.
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