Dexter Carter, their return man, has lost three.

"This year," running back Dexter Carter said, "we've got a defense."

But it nearly didn't happen, because on the kickoff that set it up, Dexter Carter fumbled at the 49ers' 24.

Sanders, who wants to return punts on Sunday, took three in practice, the same as Dexter Carter, the regular.

After a 31-yard punt return by Dexter Carter, the 49ers started at the New York 48.

The 49ers' kick returner, Dexter Carter, not only opened a door.

Young took the the 49ers (9-6) to a fourth-quarter score and a 28-7 lead when Dexter Carter sprinted 53 yards for a touchdown.

The last time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing was 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards.

Another player who spoke of tightness was Dexter Carter, a premier kick-returner with the 49ers.

Dexter Carter, a running back and kickoff return specialist with the 49ers visited the team yesterday.