Bengals defense shows tackling issues in season-opening victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

In their season-opening victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Cincinnati Bengals showcased strengths but also highlighted a recurring problem. Despite the solid play of Dexter Lawrence and Amarius Mims, missed tackles emerged as a concern, particularly from Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight, who each recorded three misses. While they had impactful games, these tackling issues could be exploited by future opponents. As the Bengals prepare for their next matchup, addressing these missed tackles will be crucial to maintaining defensive integrity.
- •Bengals defeated the Buccaneers in the season opener
- •Carter and Knight each had three missed tackles
- •Lawrence and Mims contributed to a strong defensive showing
- •Tackling issues could be targeted by future opponents
- •Next game performance will be key for defensive adjustments
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — 1 recurring problem still hurting Bengals defense
"There's one problem that could again become a bigger issue if the Bengals aren't careful.
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