NOVEMBER 22 • USATODAY.COM
JESSIE BATES III #3 - SAFETY - ATLANTA FALCONS
72 TCKL •
2 INT •
0 SCK
72 TCKL
2 INT
0 SCK
Jessie Bates isn't only former elite Bengals player at weak position right now Another Bengals mistake still hurts them while the player they let get away shines.
Makes 10 tackles in defeat Bates recorded 10 tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos.
Impact The free safety also played on 97 percent of the defensive snaps. Bates has 70 tackles (42 solo), six passes defensed, including two interceptions, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2024.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs pick in Week 8 Bates recorded five total tackles (three solo) and one interception in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers.
Impact The veteran safety picked off Baker Mayfield on the Buccaneers' first drive coming out of half time, 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 Falcons host the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Jessie Bates III punches the ball loose to set up ATL in Bucs' territory Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jessie Bates III punches the ball loose to set up the Atlanta Falcons in Buccaneers territory.
OCTOBER 27 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons still have work to do to challenge for a spot among the NFL's elite teams
A three-game winning streak had the Atlanta Falcons looking like a team that was poised to challenge for a spot among the NFL eliteOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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.
Impact Bates was the leading tackler for the 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.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Jessie Bates III forces critical fumble from Irving in crunch time, sparking ATL recovery Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III forces a critical fumble from Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving in crunch time, sparkin...
OCTOBER 4 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Grady Jarrett and Jessie Bates III talk short week and Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Press Conferences Grady Jarrett and Jessie Bates III speak to the media during short week ahead of Thursday Night Football vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Press Con...
OCTOBER 1 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Jessie Bates III Mic'd Up for ELECTRIC win against the Saints Watch Falcon's safety Jessie Bates III as he is Mic'd Up for a NFC South showdown.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gestures
Falcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlanta’s 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to sh...SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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.
Impact After a quiet Week 1, Bates stole the defensive show during Monday Night Football. He posted a game-high 12 tackles and secured the 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.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Jessie Bates III interception caps off another strong defensive performance in Falcons win over Eagles Falcons safety Jessie Bates III intercepted Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts with less than 30 seconds remaining Monday to lock in Atlanta's W...
SEPTEMBER 17 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1
After six straight losing seasons, nothing less than a trip to the playoffs will do for the Atlanta FalconsSEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New teammate in secondary Bates is listed as a starting safety on the Falcons' official depth chart, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
1-on-1: Kirk Cousins, Jessie Bates III benefit from watching film together Safety Jessie Bates III said Kirk Cousins is the first quarterback with whom he has watched tape with 1-on-1.
JULY 27 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Antoine Winfield Jr. picked as the top safety in the AP's NFL Top 5 rankings
Antoine Winfield Jr.’s stellar play on the field earned him a lucrative contract this offseason that was the richest ever for any defensive backJULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chris Lindstrom, Jessie Bates III & Kaden Elliss talk excitement for Training Camp | Atlanta Falcons Chris Lindstrom, Jessie Bates III, and Kaden Elliss meet with the media and discuss their excitement on Day One of the Atlanta Falcons 2024...
JULY 24 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
A.J. Terrell, Jessie Bates III set the secondary example: 'Everyone in the rooms is following their lead' Secondary coach Justin Hood breaks down the leadership styles of cornerback A.J. Terrell and safety Jessie Bates III.
JUNE 6 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Jessie Bates III, Cincinnati Bengals, Safety Jessie Bates is a 6-3, 185-pound Safety from Fort Wayne, IN.
JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM
Jessie Bates III, Troy Anderson & others speak following OTAs | Press Conference Jessie Bates III, Dee Alford, Troy Anderson, DeMarcco Hellams, Kaden Elliss, and Drew Dalman spoke to the media following OTAs in Flowery Br...
MAY 21 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Jessie Bates III & Chris Lindstrom press conference | Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom and safety Jessie Bates III spoke to media after a workout during phase two of the offseason training...
MAY 1 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Lamar Jackson, T.J. Watt voted as MVP favorites among fellow Pro Bowlers
The fourth edition of FOX Sports' Pro Bowl Confidential asked 35 players the question, "Who's your MVP?"FEBRUARY 8
Jessie Bates Gives Jaguars' Josh Allen a Scouting Report on Ryan Nielsen The Falcons’ elite safety let Allen know all about his new coordinator at the Pro Bowl.
FEBRUARY 5 • SUNHERALD.COM
Jessie Bates III is mic'd up at Pro Bowl practice in Orlando Jessie Bates III is mic'd up during NFC practice sessions at the NFL Pro Bowl.
FEBRUARY 5 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Postcard from the Pro Bowl: Jessie Bates III checks in from Orlando Jessie Bates III sends a message to fans while participating in his first Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Florida.
FEBRUARY 4 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
