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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

Jessie Bates III & other Falcons on the upcoming matchup vs the Carolina Panthers Jessie Bates III, Marquice Williams and Arnold Ebiketie speak to the media ahead of the Week 11 Atlanta Falcons matchup against the Carolina...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Jessie Bates III & other Falcons on the upcoming matchup vs the Carolina Panthers | Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Strong performance in Week 10 Bates recorded nine total tackles (six solo), two passes defensed, including an interception, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 31-25 overtime loss to the Colts.

Impact Bates as all over the field in Week 10, finishing second on the team in takedowns behind fellow safety Xavier Watts (11). Bates made his mark in the second quarter, picking off Daniel Jones on a deep ball intended for wide receiver Alec Pierce. The safety also stripped the quarterback in the first quarter, but the Colts were able to jump on the loose ball. Bates is now up to 56 total tackles (26 solo), three passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble over nine games this year.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor runs for 244 yards and 3 TDs for Colts in 31-25 OT win over Falcons in Berlin

Jonathan Taylor completed a 244-yard rushing day with an 8-yard touchdown run in overtime to give the Indianapolis Colts a 31-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the first regul...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Jessie Bates III snags an interception vs. Daniel Jones with 0:08 left in first half Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III snags an interception vs. Daniel Jones with 0:08 left in first half.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Cleared for Berlin Bates (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts

Impact Bates suffered a knee injury in Week 8 against Miami but was able to play all defensive snaps against the Patriots this past Sunday. The starting safety logged two total tackles along with an interception and a pass defended in the 24-23 loss and will be 100 percent for the Falcons' Berlin showdown with the Colts Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still managing knee issue Bates (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Bates first hurt his knee in Week 8 against Miami. He was able to play through the injury this past Sunday against New England and didn't miss a defensive snap. Bates then opened this week with a full practice session but was back on the injury report due to the knee issue as a limited participant Thursday. The Falcons are flying to Berlin, Germany on Thursday night for their Week 10 matchup against Indianapolis but will still hold a practice Friday, per Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site. Bates' level of participation in that session should determine whether he'll head into the weekend with an injury designation.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts hope to rebound from 2nd loss while the Falcons try to regroup from 3-game skid in Berlin

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to rebound from their second loss of the season

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Bates picks off Drake Maye to and returns it to midfield Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates intercepts New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and returns it for 16 yards.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Cleared to play Week 9 Bates (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Bates suffered a knee injury during the Falcons' Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. He was a limited participant in each practice during Week 9 prep but has been given the green light to suit up. Bates has yet to miss a game this season, recording 45 tackles (19 solo) across seven games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Falcons inactives vs. New England Patriots Falcons make a decision on three questionable defenders, including starting safety Jessie Bates III.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Could play in Week 9 Bates (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bates was a limited practice participant all week after sustaining a knee injury in the Falcons' Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. He's yet to miss a game this season, recording 45 total tackles through Atlanta's first seven games. However, if Bates is sidelined in Week 9, expect Jordan Fuller to start alongside Xavier Watts in the Falcons' secondary.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited practice Bates (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Bates sustained a knee injury during the Falcons' Week 8 loss against the Dolphins, but the veteran safety relayed after Thursday's practice that he feels confident that he'll be cleared to play against the Patriots on Sunday. Without the 2018 second-rounder, the Falcons would have to turn to either Jordan Fuller or DeMarcco Hellams to start at safety alongside Xavier Watts. Bates has tallied at least five tackles in six of the first seven games of the regular season, and his 45 stops is second most on the Falcons behind Kaden Elliss (48).

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Jessie Bates III sleeping in hyperbaric chamber Falcons safety Jessie Bates III exited the loss to the Dolphins with an injury, but says he's been sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber to heal...

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • AJC.COM

Limited in practice Bates (knee) was a limited participant in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bates is considered to be day-to-day after suffering a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. His status in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions should provide more clarity on his availability for Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots. If the 28-year-old ends up being unable to play, DeMarcco Hellams would likely start at safety in his place.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' crushing Week 8 defeat stings even more after brutal injury update From Michael Penix and Drake London to Divine Deablo and Jessie Bates III, the injury bug never ends for the Atlanta Falcons.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Avoids serious injury Head coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Bates is considered day-to-day due to an ankle injury that he sustained against the Dolphins on Sunday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bates was officially ruled out early in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's loss, finishing with six tackles (two solo) while playing 58 defensive snaps. The good news for Bates is that he has avoided a serious injury, but he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Falcons' Week 9 clash against the Patriots this Sunday. Jordan Fuller would likely step into a starting role alongside rookie third-rounder Xavier Watts if Bates were to miss time.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons look for answers after 2nd consecutive loss

When the Atlanta Falcons last left Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they had just finished off an impressive 24-14 “Monday Night Football” win over the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 13

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Done for Week 8 due to ankle issue Bates suffered an ankle injury Sunday versus New England and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bates was ruled out early in the fourth quarter. Prior to his exit, he tallied six tackles (two solo). DeMarcco Hellams and/or Jordan Fuller could log more snaps at safety in Bates' stead.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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