Jessie Bates III - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Bijan Robinson, Drake London & others on the Falcons win over the Saints | Press Conference Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Jessie Bates III, James Pearce Jr., Chris Lindstrom, Tyler Allgeier, Jalon Walker, Divine Deablo and Dee Alfor...

1 DAY AGO • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Xavier Watts' breakout campaign has garnered attention from All-Pro teammate Xavier Watts' breakout rookie season has his Atlanta Falcons teammate Jessie Bates III singing his praises.

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Jessie Bates III & Marquice Williams on NFC South rivalry matchup against Saints | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons Safety Jessie Bates III & Special Teams Coordinator Marquice Williams speak with the media ahead of the Falcons final home m...

5 DAYS AGO • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Big time plays on Monday Night Football against the Rams | A Mini Movie Watch the Atlanta Falcons make some big time plays on both defense and offense in the prime time spotlight against the Los Angeles Rams. Jes...

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Notches pick-six in Week 17 win Bates totaled seven tackles (four solo) and an interception, which he returned for a touchdown, in Monday's 27-24 victory against the Rams.

Impact Bates played a major role in the Falcons' upset victory, giving Atlanta a 14-0 lead midway through the second quarter when he picked off Matthew Stafford and return the ball 34 yards for a touchdown. That was the veteran safety's fourth career defensive touchdown, three of which have come during his three seasons in Atlanta. Bates also tied for second on the Falcons with seven stops Monday and needs five more tackles against the Saints in Week 18 to reach the triple-digit tackle mark for the third consecutive campaign.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robinson runs for 195 yards as Falcons recover to upset Rams 27-24 on 51-yard field goal by Gonzalez

Zane Gonzalez kicked a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Falcons recovered after blowing two 21-point leads to upset the Los Angeles Rams 27-24

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Falcons with the dominant start against Matthew Stafford and the Rams 💪

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Can't-Miss Play: Pick-six alert! Stafford's pass is plucked by Bates III for a Falcons TD Atlanta Falcons free safety Jessie Bates III intercepts Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and takes it 34 yards to the house for...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

One Jessie Bates quote reminds Falcons why they need to retain Kaden Elliss Kaden Elliss is set to hit free agency, but the Atlanta Falcons cannot let him get anywhere close to the open market.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Jessie Bates III & Marquice Williams preview Atlanta's massive Monday night game | Press Conferences Jessie Bates III & Marquice Williams preview Atlanta's massive Monday night game | Press Conferences

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Quiet outing in win Bates tallied three tackles (two solo) during Atlanta's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Bates had a quiet outing in the victory, recording just three tackles despite playing all 57 defensive snaps for the Falcons. The 28-year-old will aim to have a bounce-back performance and resume his usual level of production during the Week 17 games versus the Rams.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drake London & others on the Falcons' upcoming matchup against the Cardinals Drake London, James Pearce Jr., Jessie Bates III and Marquice Williams speak to the media ahead of the Atlanta Falcons matchup against the A...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Logs eight stops vs. Tampa Bay Bates recorded eight total tackles (six solo) during Thursday night's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact After recording just six total tackles in the Falcons' previous two games, Bates returned to his usual output in Thursday's win. The veteran safety finished with the second-most tackles on Atlanta's defense, trailing Xavier Watts' nine-stop performance. Bates has played in all 14 of the Falcons' games this season, recording 85 total tackles, four passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He's expected to remain one of the team's top defensive playmakers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jessie Bates III & others on the Falcons' upcoming matchup against the Seahawks Jessie Bates III, Bijan Robinson, Brandon Dorlus and Chris Lindstrom speak to the media ahead of the Atlanta Falcons Thursday Night Football...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Another quiet performance Bates logged two solo tackles during the Falcons' 37-9 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact Bates was one of three Falcons defenders to play every single snap Sunday, but the veteran safety tied a season low with just two stops. He is now up to 77 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games, and he has four more games to crack the tackling century mark for the sixth time in his career and for a third consecutive season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Falcons are already looking ahead to 2026 after another lost season

With a month to go in the regular season, the Atlanta Falcons are already looking ahead to 2026

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Jessie Bates III & others on the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Seattle Seahawks Jessie Bates III, Divine Deablo, James Pearce Jr., Jake Matthews and Chris Lindstrom speak to the media after the Atlanta Falcons matchup ag...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' captain said what fans are starting to learn about Seahawks' breakout star The Atlanta Falcons' defense is falling apart, and Jessie Bates knows Jaxon Smith-Njigba could take advantage of the turmoil.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Jessie Bates III & Marquice Williams on Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons Special Teams Coordinator Marquice Williams and Safety Jessie Bates III speak with the media as the Falcons' continue their...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Relatively quiet in loss Bates recorded four tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss against the Jets.

Impact Bates had recorded at least seven tackles in each of the Falcons' three games prior to Sunday's, so his output in Week 13 may have been disappointing for some fantasy managers counting on him for IDP production. He'll be looking to get more involved in a Week 14 matchup versus the run-dependent Seahawks.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Totals seven stops in Week 12 win Bates notched seven tackles (six solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 24-10 victory versus New Orleans.

Impact Bates finished fourth on the Falcons in tackles in the victory. The veteran safety has now reached at least seven stops in seven of the team's 11 contests this season. Bates is up to 71 tackles through 11 games as he aims for his third straight regular season with triple-digit stops.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jessie Bates III & Marquice Williams on rivalry matchup versus New Orleans Saints | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons Special Teams Coordinator Marquice Williams and Safety Jessie Bates III speak with the media as the Falcons look travel sout...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Logs eight stops vs. Carolina Bates recorded eight tackles (six solo) during the Falcons' 30-27 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Bates played every single defensive snap for a third consecutive game (and eighth time this season) and finished second on the Falcons in tackles behind Ronnie Harrison (11). Bates is up to 64 tackles (32 solo), three pass defenses (two interceptions) and a forced fumble through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jessie Bates just put a massive spotlight on Jalon Walker amid Falcons' ugly skid Jessie Bates III is one of many around the Atlanta Falcons who are getting excited about Jalon Walker's future.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Jessie Bates revealed the unlikely rookie keeping the Falcons' locker room together The Atlanta Falcons have a silent leader on their hands in fourth-round rookie Billy Bowman Jr.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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Robinson runs for 195 yards as Falcons recover to upset Rams 27-24 on 51-yard field goal by Gonzalez

Falcons with the dominant start against Matthew Stafford and the Rams 💪

The Falcons are already looking ahead to 2026 after another lost season