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Xavier Watts, James Pearce Jr. make PFWA All-Rookie team
The two Falcons defenders were selected by the Professional Football Writers of America after standout rookie seasons
1 DAY AGO
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ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Improved pass rush helps Falcons defensive coordinator Ulbrich stay on new coach Stefanski's staff
The Atlanta Falcons are retaining defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich on new coach Kevin Stefanski’s staff
2 DAYS AGO
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Associated Press
The Top Offseason Goal for Every NFL Team That Missed the Playoffs
What do the 18 teams who missed the NFL playoffs need to do in order to make the postseason next year? Here's our No. 1 offseason goal for a...
JANUARY 9
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FOX SPORTS
Stellar rookie campaign
Watts posted 96 total tackles (59 solo) and 11 passes defensed, including five interceptions, across 17 regular-season games in 2025.
Impact
Watts, a 2025 third-round pick from Florida State, made an instant impact in Atlanta, tying for the second-most interceptions in the NFL while ranking third on the team in total tackles and passes defensed. His best game of the season came in the Week 17 upset win over the Rams, when he recorded five total tackles and picked off MVP frontrunner Matthew Stafford twice. Entering his second NFL season, Watts could continue to emerge as one of the league's premier ball hawks in 2026.
JANUARY 8
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ROTOWIRE
Falcons owner Blank reveals plan for management changes following the firings of Morris and Fontenot
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has revealed in a letter to fans that Sunday night’s firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot are not the only moves pla...
JANUARY 5
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Associated Press
Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season
The Atlanta Falcons have fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot
JANUARY 5
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Associated Press
Falcons beat Saints 19-17 to hand division title to Panthers. Atlanta fires coach and GM hours later
Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Pant...
JANUARY 4
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Associated Press
A.J. Terrell's forced fumble ends Saints' opening drive on its first play
The New Orleans Saints begin their opening drive with a completed pass from quarterback Tyler Shough to tight end Juwan Johnson, but Atlanta...
JANUARY 4
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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.
JANUARY 3
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BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
This Falcons' draft pick is starting to look like the best move of the offseason
The Atlanta Falcons' 2025 draft class has turned heads, but other rookies have stolen Xavier Watts' thunder.
JANUARY 3
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BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
NFC South rivals Falcons and Saints are looking to place encouraging final touch on losing seasons
The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have similar goals of trying to complete losing seasons on high notes that offer hope the momentum can carry into 2026
JANUARY 2
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Associated Press
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...
DECEMBER 31, 2025
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ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Comes up huge in Week 17 win
Watts registered five tackles (four solo) and three defensed passes, including two interceptions, in Monday's 27-24 victory versus the Rams.
Impact
Watts twice got the better of MVP candidate Matthew Stafford in Atlanta's upset win. Late in the second quarter, Watts grabbed a deep pass intended for Xavier Smith at the Falcons' seven-yard line. One play later, Bijan Robinson reached the end zone on a 93-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, Watts picked off Stafford again, this time gathering the ball at Atlanta's 25-yard line and returning it 32 yards to the Rams' 43. Monday marked the first multi-interception game of Watts' career and added to a fine rookie campaign during which the Notre Dame product has posted 89 tackles and 10 defensed passes, including five pickoffs, through 16 contests.
DECEMBER 30, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Bijan Robinson, Falcons finishing strong with 3rd straight win after elimination from playoffs
Maybe the Atlanta Falcons just need to have more games in prime time
DECEMBER 30, 2025
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Associated Press
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
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Associated Press
Bijan Robinson has longest rush TD in Falcons history, has team's most scrimmage yards in a season
Bijan Robinson had the longest rushing score in Falcons history Monday night, one of two ways he entered their record book in a win against the Rams
DECEMBER 30, 2025
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Associated Press
Xavier Watts' hit-stick tackle ends Xavier Smith's forward progress abruptly
Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts destroys Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith after the catch.
DECEMBER 30, 2025
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ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Watts comes out of NOWHERE to snag deep pick off Stafford
Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts makes an amazing interception off of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
DECEMBER 30, 2025
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ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons' Morris still seeking ways to 'mimic' the Rams' winning formula entering Monday night game
Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris says he has tried to “mimic and mock” the Los Angeles Rams' winning formula
DECEMBER 26, 2025
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Associated Press
The Falcons' Most Important Rookie Might Not Be Who You Think
Rookie safety Xavier Watts has quietly taken over the Atlanta Falcons' secondary and shown that he could be a fixture for this team in the y...
DECEMBER 16, 2025
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SI.COM
Leading tackler in win
Watts posted nine total tackles (five solo) during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
Impact
Watts led Atlanta's defense in total tackles, tallying nine or more stops for the third time this season in Thursday's divisional win. The 2025 third-round pick from Notre Dame has had an impressive rookie campaign, recording 79 total tackles and seven passes defensed, including three interceptions, through 14 appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Jessie Bates in the Falcons' secondary in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
DECEMBER 13, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Falcons show fight that has been missing in thrilling comeback against the Buccaneers
The Falcons have embraced the role of spoiler after being eliminated from playoff contention
DECEMBER 12, 2025
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Associated Press
Falcons' Controversial Draft Day Trade with Rams Paying Big Dividends
The Atlanta Falcons were dragged through the mud relentlessly after making a trade with the LA Rams to get James Pearce Jr. and Xavier Watts...
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
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SI.COM
Picks off pass in Week 12 win
Watts finished Sunday's 24-10 victory versus New Orleans with six tackles (five solo) and an interception.
Impact
Watts briefly exited due to an apparent injury early in the fourth quarter but was able to return in short order. The rookie safety then put a ribbon on the victory with an interception in the final seconds of the contest. Watts is up to three pickoffs on the campaign, tops among NFL rookies.
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Xavier Watts intercepts Tyler Shough to seal Falcons 24-10 win over Saints
Xavier Watts intercepts the Tyler Shough pass to seal the Falcons 24-10 win over the Saints in week 12.
NOVEMBER 24, 2025
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ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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