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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

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

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

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

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