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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Nabs pick in Week 8
Bates recorded five total tackles (three solo) and one interception in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers.The veteran safety picked off Baker Mayfield on the Buccaneers' first drive coming out of halftime, bringing his season total up to two interceptions. Bates has also accumulated 50 total tackles, four passes defended and three forced fumbles through Atlanta's first eight games. He's expected to continue starting alongside Justin Simmons as part of one of the the best safety duos in the NFL ahead of Week 9, when the Atlanta Falcons host the Cowboys.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Forces two fumbles against Bucs
Bates finished Thursday's 36-30 overtime win over the Buccaneers with eight tackles (three solo) and two forced fumbles.Bates was the leading tackler for the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. His first forced fumble didn't lead to a turnover, but Bates managed to punch the ball out of Bucky Irving's hands late in the fourth quarter, which was recovered by Kaden Elliss. Bates has played every single defensive snap through the first five games of the regular season, and over that span he has recorded 37 tackles (23 solo), three passes defended, one interception and two forced fumbles.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Game-sealing interception on MNF
Bates recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), two pass defenses and one interception during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.After a quiet Week 1, Bates stole the defensive show during Monday Night Football. He posted a game-high 12 tackles and secured the Atlanta Falcons' win after intercepting Jalen Hurts with 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Bates had a career-high six interceptions during his first season in Atlanta last year.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: New teammate in secondary
Bates is listed as a starting safety on the Atlanta Falcons' official depth chart, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.This isn't a surprise. However, the Falcons signing fellow safety Justin Simmons and trading for outside linebacker Matthew Judon late in training camp was a major surprise. The newcomers are listed as backups on the official depth chart, but that's expected to change as they get acclimated to head coach Raheem Morris' scheme. Bates starred during his first season in Atlanta last year, finishing with 133 tackles (89 solo), 11 pass defenses, six interceptions, three forced fumbles and one defensive touchdown across 17 appearances.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Stars in first season with Atlanta
Bates finished 2023 with 132 tackles (89 solo), 11 pass defenses, six interceptions, three forced fumbles and one defensive touchdown in 17 appearances.Bates joined the Atlanta Falcons on a four-year deal last offseason after five campaigns in Cincinnati and immediately provided a spark to Atlanta's defense. He set career highs in tackles, interceptions and forced fumbles while notching his first defensive touchdown since his rookie campaign. Bates is a bonafide star in reality and fantasy, and should be utilized as a defensive playmaker again in 2024, regardless of who's hired as the new head coach.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Leading tackler in loss
Bates finished Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Bears with 11 tackles (nine solo).Bates reached double-digit tackles for the sixth time this season and has played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in 15 of his 17 games this season. He has a career-high 128 tackles this season -- second most among safeties -- and his six interceptions are third in the NFL behind DaRon Bland and Geno Stone.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Snags sixth pick
Bates registered six tackles (four solo), two pass deflections and an interception during the Atlanta Falcons' 29-10 victory versus the Colts on Sunday.Bates was dominant once again while recording his sixth interception of the season. The 2018 second-round pick is having a career year, already setting new personal bests in both tackles and sacks across 15 games.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Records 10 tackles in loss
Bates recorded 10 tackles (six solo). in Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Panthers.Bates was once again a very busy man in Week 15, reaching double-digit takedowns for the fifth time this season. The safety has now compiled 111 tackles (tied for career high) while intercepting five passes, deflecting nine others and forcing three fumbles over 14 contests so far in his first season with Atlanta.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Productive in loss
Bates registered nine tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection during Atlanta's 29-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.Bates was productive once again for Atlanta, logging the second-most tackles on the team. Through 13 games this season, the 2018 second-round pick has compiled 101 tackles (67 solo) and a career-high five interceptions.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Another interception
Bates recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.Bates has recorded interceptions in back-to-back games, but unlike last week, he didn't return this one for a touchdown. However, he did tie Bud Dupree with a team-high seven tackles, giving him a strong fantasy floor. Bates was Atlanta's top free-agent signing this offseason, and he's been as advertised, notching four double-digit tackle outings and five interceptions through his first 12 appearances.
Jessie Bates III
#3 DB / Atlanta Falcons / EXP: 7YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 lb Age: 27 College: Wake Forest Bye 12Fantasy Points by Week
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