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Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games

The Cincinnati Bengals are out of playoff contention with a 4-10 record

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Has dud game vs. Ravens Carter recorded three tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 24-0 loss versus Baltimore.

Impact Carter's tackle total in Week 15 was his lowest since Week 2 (0), when he played zero defensive snaps versus Jacksonville. Granted, his 40 defensive snaps Sunday were the fewest he played since Week 5 versus the Lions (33). He'll be looking to bounce back in a Week 16 matchup at Miami.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up to 90 tackles Carter recorded seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills.

Impact Carter has played every defensive snap over the last eight games, producing 72 tackles (40 solo) and a pass breakup in the process. The rookie fourth-round pick should remain the starting middle linebacker for the rest of the season, making him an outstanding IDP option during the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Rookie Linebackers Showing Improvement, Allowing Defensive Scheme to Grow in Scope and Success Bengals rookie LB Barrett Carter made the kind of bad play Thursday night that has defined his rookie season. But the mistakes are slowly tu...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SI.COM

Uneventful day in win Carter recorded five tackles (three solo) during Thursday's 32-14 win at Baltimore.

Impact In a game where the normally run-heavy Ravens kept the ball in the air for most of the contest, Carter saw limited opportunities to make tackles in Week 13. He still projects as a good IDP option in most formats, and he'll get a shot against another run-heavy squad at Buffalo in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Monster outing in loss Carter recorded 16 total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Carter led the Bengals' defense in total tackles Sunday and has now logged double-digit stops in four of the team's last six games. The 2025 fifth-round pick from Clemson has impressed through his first 11 NFL games, recording 78 total tackles and one pass defensed across 484 defensive snaps. He's expected to remain the Bengals' top tacker in the Week 13 matchup against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers tight end Darnell Washington isn't your average NFL big guy and has the skills to prove it

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington is redefining what players his size can do on the football field

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Minimal production against Steelers Carter recorded four tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Carter played 100 percent of defensive snaps for the fifth straight game, though this was his matched his lowest tackle total since Week 2. Per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, Carter was charged with four missed tackles in the contest, contributing to an underwhelming run defense for the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Marr Chase's spitting incident is the latest example of Bengals' lack of discipline

The Cincinnati Bengals may be the most undisciplined team in the NFL

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers will try to hold on to first in the AFC North when Joe Flacco and Bengals visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to snap out of a month-long funk when the Cincinnati Bengals visit Acrisure Stadium

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Bengals Rookie LB Barrett Carter Steps Into The Middle: 'Leadership Is Nothing New To Me' A father's example and a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame are just a few of the things inspiring Bengals rookie linebacker Barrett Cart...

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Coach Zac Taylor believes in-house options can improve the Bengals' defense

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor is sticking with his defensive coaching staff despite the team having the worst defense in the NFL

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-digit tackles in loss Carter recorded 10 tackles (five solo) and one pass breakup in the Bengals' loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Carter has taken over as an every-down linebacker in Cincinnati, and the Bengals' trade of Logan Wilson to the Cowboys on Tuesday cemented his standing as a starter in the middle of the defense. Carter has started each of the last four games and has played all 270 defensive snaps in that span. He's recorded double-digit tackles in three of the four contests and is now up to 58 tackles (32 solo) and one pass breakup on 355 defensive snaps this season. Carter should remain a tackling machine moving forward.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase refuse to blame Bengals' defense after another late collapse

Joe Flacco has led the Bengals to a combined 80 points in their past two games

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Eight takedowns in loss Carter recorded eight total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets.

Impact Carter was able to be on the field for every defensive snap for the third straight week, reaching at least eight stops in each of those contests. The rookie has made the most of his opportunities since supplanting Logan Wilson for the starting role at middle linebacker, registering 30 total tackles (20 solo) over the last three games.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clemson's Carter, Higgins Make Big Plays for Bengals Despite Loss Down 38-24 in the fourth quarter, the New York Jets (1-7) rallied to beat the Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) by a score of 39-38 on Sunday in Week...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Joe Flacco, Bengals look to continue momentum when they host winless Jets

The Cincinnati Bengals look to get back to the

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads team with 12 tackles Carter finished with 12 tackles (eight solo) in Thursday's 33-31 win over the Steelers.

Impact The rookie middle linebacker recorded double-digit tackles for the second straight game since taking over the starting role from Logan Wilson. Carter made 22 tackles (15 solo) across those two contests. His starting job appears secure.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals are going all-in on rookies as Barrett Carter takes over at linebacker

The Cincinnati Bengals have been relying heavily on rookies this season

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Quick Hits | A Tale Of Two Bengals QBs: Joe Flacco's 196th NFL Start and No. 1 For Rookie LB Barrett Carter Notes and quotes from Monday's tour of the locker room and podium after Sunday's game in Green Bay.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Bengals have confidence with Flacco at quarterback. Now they need to work on quicker starts

Joe Flacco has given the Cincinnati Bengals a jolt of confidence after one start

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Fantasy Football: Week 6 IDP Report Linebacker shakeups are front and center in Week 6, with the Bengals demoting Logan Wilson in favor of rookies Barrett Carter and Demetrius...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • PFF.COM

Starting over Logan Wilson Carter got the start over Logan Wilson and logged 10 tackles in the loss to the Packers on Sunday, Charlie's Chalkboard reports.

Impact Bengals head coach Zac Taylor's comments suggested this is a permanent change. "Barrett has been an ascending player," Taylor said. "It was time to see what he can do in a full-time role. We've given him bits and pieces over time. It was time to throw him into the fire and go."

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting over Logan Wilson Carter got the start over Logan Wilson and logged 10 tackles in the loss to the Packers on Sunday, Charlie's Chalkboard reports.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow directs two touchdown drives, Bengals outlast Jayden Daniels' Commanders for 31-17 win

Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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