XAVIER WATTS #31 - SAFETY - ATLANTA FALCONS
38  TCKL  •
1  INT  •
0.5  SCK 
#31 - SAFETY - ATLANTA FALCONS
38 TCKL
1 INT
0.5 SCK
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Appears to be past illness Watts (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Watts didn't practice Wednesday while recovering from an illness. His return to full participation Thursday suggests he'll be good to go for Sunday's game against New Orleans. Watts has played every defensive snap for Atlanta since Week 6.
NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Missing practice with illness Watts (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Watts is coming off a forgettable game in Week 11 versus the Panthers, and now his availability for Week 12 is in doubt because of an unspecified ailment. He'll have two more chances to practice before Atlanta publishes its last practice report of the week Friday.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Muted in loss Watts recorded two tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss versus the Panthers.
Impact Watts had tallied at least four tackles in all but one of Atlanta's nine games leading up to Week 11, so Sunday's contest was disappointing for any fantasy managers hoping for IDP production. He should continue to play an every-down role in a Week 12 matchup at New Orleans.
NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Xavier Watts is Mic'd Up in a Carolina Panthers matchup Xavier Watts is Mic'd Up taking on the Carolina Panthers at home
NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Leads team in tackles in loss Watts recorded 11 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 31-25 overtime loss to Indianapolis.
Impact Watts was able to notch a new career-high 11 takedowns, leading the team in Week 10. The safety is now up to 56 total tackles (34 solo) and four passes defensed, including two interceptions, over nine contests in his rookie campaign.
NOVEMBER 11, 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
Falcons' Midseason Awards: Bijan Robinson dominates while Xavier Watts leads rookies At the midway point of the 2025 season, these Atlanta Falcons deserve team superlatives.
NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Solid outing in loss Watts recorded four tackles (two solo) in Atlanta's loss versus the Dolphins on Sunday.
Impact Watts had a solid outing, while playing every defensive snap for the Falcons during the blowout loss. The 23-year-old has gotten off to a strong start during his rookie season, racking up 41 tackles (25 solo) and two interceptions across his first seven games.
OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up nine tackles Sunday Watts recorded nine tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 20-10 loss at San Francisco.
Impact The 49ers created plenty of tackling opportunities by running the ball 39 times in Week 7, and Watts seized his share of stops, tying his season-high total. He might not get quite so many chances when Atlanta hosts a pass-heavy Dolphins offense in Week 8.
OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Five tackles vs. Buffalo Watts posted five tackles (three solo) during the Falcons' 24-14 win over the Bills on Monday.
Impact Watts was cleared to play in Monday night's game despite a lingering ankle injury, which didn't appear to slow him down as the rookie third-rounder played every single defensive snap. Watts is up 28 tackles through five regular-season games, which is second most on the Falcons behind fellow starting safety Jessie Bates (29).
OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons may have just uncovered the breakout player nobody saw coming The Atlanta Falcons may have just found the breakout star of their 2025 season: rookie safety Xavier Watts.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Cleared to play Week 6 Watts (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Bills, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Watts popped up on Friday's practice report due to an ankle injury, but the injury doesn't appear to be severe as he was able to practice without restriction Saturday. The rookie third-rounder has 23 tackles (17 solo) and four pass defenses (including two interceptions) through the first four regular-season games of his NFL career.
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Week 6 Watts (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Bills, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Watts popped up on Friday's practice report due to an ankle injury, but the injury doesn't appear to be severe, as he was able to practice without restriction Saturday. The rookie third-rounder has 23 tackles (17 solo) and four pass defenses (including two interceptions) through the first four regular-season games of his NFL career.
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Added to injury report Watts (ankle) logged a limited practice Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Watts likely suffered the injury during practice Thursday, as he didn't begin the week on the injury report. That he was still able to practice in any capacity is a positive sign, but his status will become clearer Saturday.
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Xavier Watts' hot start doesn't surprise Notre Dame family The Falcons rookie's history at Notre Dame proves his quick success in the NFL should come as no surprise.
OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Allen and high-scoring Bills will try to rebound from 1st loss when they face Penix and Falcons

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will look to rebound from their first loss of the season when they face Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press
Former Notre Dame star is named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month Former Notre Dame star safety Xavier Watts had a huge first month for the Atlanta Falcons, and was named as the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of th...
OCTOBER 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Latest Xavier Watts accolade shines a bright light on the future of Falcons' defense Xavier Watts is looking like he'll be a shining star for the Atlanta Falcons' defense for years to come.
OCTOBER 3, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Xavier Watts Receives NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month Xavier Watts made an immediate impact in his debut month—relive the September highlights that earned him the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Mon...
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Xavier Watts named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month The rookie safety is off to a great start in his professional career.
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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