Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter impress in Bengals' season opener

In the Bengals' Week 1 matchup against Tampa Bay, linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter showcased their skills with notable plays, including a fumble recovery for a touchdown by Knight and eight tackles from Carter. Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden praised their fast play and command of the defense. Despite some tackling issues reminiscent of the previous season, both players demonstrated significant improvement and confidence. They are part of a defense undergoing major changes but showed promising development in the season's opening game.

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