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Watts notched seven tackles (three solo) and forced a fumble Sunday in a 29-20 Week 7 victory against the 49ers.

Watts missed just three defensive snaps, as he continues to be a key part of Atlanta's secondary. The second-year safety has posted seven or more tackles in four of his seven games so far this season and leads the Falcons with 44 tackles (including 0.5 sacks). He also has two defensed passes, including an interception.

Bates registered nine tackles (two solo), two defensed passes (including an interception) and one forced fumble Sunday in a 29-20 victory over San Francisco.

Bates contributed in multiple ways during a big day for Atlanta's defense. He finished tied for second on the team with nine stops and picked off Brock Purdy midway through the third quarter as San Francisco was approaching the red zone. For good measure, Bates sealed the win by forcing a George Kittle fumble with less than a minute remaining in the contest. Bates' nine stops were a season high, and the interception was his first of the campaign.

Perkins tallied nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 29-20 Week 7 win over the 49ers.

Perkins' tackle total was tied for second on Atlanta behind fellow rookie Kendal Daniels. Perkins finished with his second-highest number of stops so far, trailing only the 10 tackles he recorded Week 4 in New Orleans. Perkins made his first NFL start Sunday, as Divine Deablo was sidelined due to a forearm injury.

Daniels recorded 11 tackles (nine solo), an interception and a fumble recovery Sunday in a 29-20 victory versus San Francisco.

That Daniels was even on the field Sunday was a victory in itself after he was carted off the field and transported to the hospital due to a neck injury one week prior. The talented rookie not only suited up against San Francisco, he was a central part of sending the 49ers to their first loss, as he led Atlanta in tackles and essentially sealed the win in the fourth quarter by intercepting Brock Purdy with less than three minutes remaining and then recovering a George Kittle fumble with under a minute left. The memorable effort included Daniels' first career interception, first career recovered fumble and career-high single-game tackle tally.

Davis finished Sunday's Week 7 loss to Miami with three tackles (two solo) and one defensed pass.

Davis' tackle tally was his lowest of the campaign, but he did record his first effort of multiple defensed passes. The durable linebacker has played every defensive snap for the Jets so far this season. With 46 stops through seven games, Davis is on pace for a 10th consecutive 100-tackle campaign.

Overshown posted six tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) during the Cowboys' 38-21 win over the Eagles on Monday.

Overshown was given the green light by medical staff to play Monday after missing the Cowboys' five previous games due to a hamstring injury. The fourth-year linebacker ended up co-leading Dallas in tackles and he picked off Tanner McKee midway through the fourth quarter. Overshown has played in only 21 regular-season games since being selected by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he's still a key piece in the defense when healthy.

Sherwood totaled eight tackles (four solo) and two defensed passes Sunday in a loss to Miami.

Of Sherwood's eight stops, two went for a loss. He also notched multiple defensed passes for the first time this season. Sherwood has been quite disruptive so far in 2026, tallying 54 tackles, four defensed passes, two forced fumbles and a recovered fumble through seven games.

Downs recorded five tackles (three solo) during the Cowboys' 38-21 win over the Eagles on Monday.

Downs was on the field for 56 of the Cowboys' 58 defensive snaps, which broke his streak of playing every snap at five consecutive games. The rookie first-rounder leads the Cowboys with 48 total tackles through seven regular-season games, which is also fifth-most in the NFL among rookies.

Belton registered nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

Belton continues to put together a productive season, as he's posted seven or more stops in each of his past five games. The former New York Giant has yet to miss a defensive snap this season in his first campaign as a Jet. After posting a career-high 120 stops across 17 regular-season contests last year, Belton is on pace to challenge that mark with 56 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) through seven games this year. He's also tallied three defensed passes.

Curl logged four tackles (two solo) during the Rams' 35-21 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Curl was on the field for all but one of the Rams' defensive snaps during Sunday's win. The veteran safety has logged four stops or fewer in five of seven regular-season games and is up to 34 tackles (20 solo) and two pass defenses on the year.