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Snags interception in win Watts recorded six total tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 34-27 win over Washington.

Impact Watts was able to jump in front of a pass from Marcus Mariota in the third quarter, snagging his second interception of the year. The safety has now registered at least six tackles in three of four games to open the season, and he'll carry some momentum into Atlanta's upcoming bye week.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' offensive explosion: How they turned it around against the Commanders

The Atlanta Falcons bounced back from a tough loss to the Carolina Panthers by defeating the Washington Commanders 34-27

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Bijan Robinson & other Falcons on the Week 4 win vs the Washington Commanders Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Drake London, Xavier Watts, Jake Matthews, Kaden Elliss, Jalon Walker, Jessie Bates III and Chris Lindstrom...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Dan Quinn returns to Atlanta as Commanders look to build on 2-1 start while Falcons hope to regroup

Former Falcons coach Dan Quinn will return to Atlanta as Washington's coach when the Commanders look to build on their 2-1 start on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs nine tackles in Week 3 loss Watts finished Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers with nine tackles (eight solo).

Impact Although the Falcons' defense struggled in Sunday's loss, Watts was everywhere on the field and tied Kaden Elliss for most tackles on the team. The rookie third-rounder has started the season with 17 tackles (15 solo) and three pass defenses (one interception) in three games.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Milestone | Rookies Record First Career Interceptions and Sacks During Sunday Night Football Relive the Week 2 Sunday Night Football matchup vs the Vikings where Falcons rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. recorded their first...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' rookies shine in dominant defensive win over Vikings

The Atlanta Falcons have improved their defense from last season's struggles against the Minnesota Vikings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Bijan Robinson, Jalon Walker & other Falcons on the Week 2 win vs Minnesota Bijan Robinson, Jalon Walker, Parker Romo and Xavier Watts speak to the media after the Week 2 matchup vs the Minnesota Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Bijan Robinson, Jalon Walker & other Falcons on the Week 2 win vs Minnesota | Atlanta Falcons

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Posts first career INT Watts recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings.

Impact Watts didn't test well at the combine, but his instincts were lauded after a decorated career at Notre Dame, which included two All-American honors. Those instincts were on full display during training camp, as the rookie third-round pick carved out a starting role. Watts hasn't slowed down to start his NFL career, recording three pass deflections in two games, including his first career interception during primetime. The Falcons' defense looks to be significantly improved in 2025, thanks to surprise performances from starting rookies like Watts, Jalon Walker, James Pearce, and Billy Bowman.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts first career INT Watts recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings.

Impact Watts didn't test well at the combine, but his instincts were lauded after a decorated career at Notre Dame, which included two All-American honors. Those instincts were on full display during training camp, as the rookie third-round pick carved out a starting role. Watts hasn't slowed down to start his NFL career, recording three pass deflections, including his first career interception during primetime. The Falcons' defense looks to be significantly improved in 2025, thanks to surprise performances from starting rookies like Watts, Jalon Walker, James Pearce, and Billy Bowman.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Watts' first NFL interception ices Falcons' 'SNF' win over Vikings Atlanta Falcons rookie safety Xavier Watts comes out of nowhere to intercept Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons trample J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings 22-6 behind Bijan Robinson's running, dominant defense

Bijan Robinson ran for 143 yards, Parker Romo made five field goals without a miss in his Falcons debut and Atlanta beat the Minnesota Vikings 22-6

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier Watts is already receiving big-time lessons from a Falcons' Pro Bowler The Atlanta Falcons entered Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with plenty of new faces, but one stood out in particular: Xavier Watts.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Xavier Watts' debut showed why he's a perfect fit in Atlanta's secondary Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts impressed in his NFL debut, and the two-time All-American looks poised to become a star alongside Jessie...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

How did Notre Dame's 2025 NFL draft picks perform in their debuts? | Sporting News Xavier Watts shined in Falcons' debut.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jake Matthews, Jessie Bates III & other Falcons reflect on Week 1 vs Tampa Bay Jake Matthews, Jessie Bates III, Kyle Pitts Sr., A.J. Terrell Jr., Billy Bowman Jr., Xavier Watts, Chris Lindstrom and Bijan Robinson speak...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons defense may start 4 rookies in first-game test against Buccaneers and Mayfield

Tampa Bay veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield will provide a stiff opening challenge for Atlanta defense

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Jalon Walker & others on preparing for the season opener vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jalon Walker, Xavier Watts, Casey Washington, Elijah Wilkinson, Chris Lindstrom, Jamal Agnew, Mike Ford Jr and Zac Robinson speak with the m...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons WR Mooney's status may not be known until 'last minute' before opener against Bucs

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is participating in practice but the Atlanta Falcons still do not know if the projected starter will be available for Sunday’s season opener against Ta...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Notre Dame star has been named a Week 1 starter for his NFL team Former Notre Dame star safety Xavier Watts wasn’t drafted as high as many though, but has earned a starting job with the Atlanta Falcons.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Veteran Wilkinson may be Falcons' starter at right tackle following McGary's season-ending injury

The Atlanta Falcons are still adjusting to the jarring loss of right tackle Kaleb McGary for the season to a lower left leg injury that could hurt the team’s running game while als...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Expected to start Week 1 Watts is expected to start Week 1 against Tampa Bay, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Falcons signed veteran safety Jordan Fuller this offseason, and he was expected to start opposite Jessie Bates. However, Watts impressed enough during training camp for Atlanta to let go of Fuller during roster cuts, leaving the path clear for Watts to step into the starting lineup.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Week 1 Watts is expected to start Week 1 against Tampa Bay, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Falcons signed veteran safety Jordan Fuller this offseason, and he was expected to start opposite Jessie Bates. However, Watts, a rookie third-round pick out of Notre Dame, impressed enough during training camp for Atlanta to let go of Fuller, leaving the path clear for Watts to step into the starting lineup.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James Pearce Jr. & others on day 2 of joint practice with the Tennessee Titans James Pearce Jr., DeAngelo Malone, Kaden Elliss, Xavier Watts and D.J. Williams speak to the media after joint practice with the Tennessee T...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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