JESSIE BATES III NEWS

Falcons Most Improved Player Revealed On a team filled with stars such as Jessie Bates III and Bijan Robinson, the Falcons’ most improved player comes from an unexpected position...

JANUARY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Student of the Game | How Jessie Bates III became one of the best in the NFL Jessie Bates III finished his sixth season with a career high in every major statistical category. The reason? His dedication to studying th...

JANUARY 25 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

2023 NFLPA All-Pro team: Lamar Jackson, five Cowboys headline list

The second annual NFLPA All-Pro list contains plenty of repeat honorees — and some notable omissions.

JANUARY 10

Jessie Bates III voted to NFLPA All-Pro team Voted on by players across the league, Bates earns top free safety honors in the 2023 NFLPA All-Pro team.

JANUARY 10 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

All-Pro Jessie Bates? Coach Makes Case for Falcons Safety In the midst of a career year, Atlanta Falcons star safety Jessie Bates is making a case for being an All-Pro.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Snags sixth pick Bates registered six tackles (four solo), two pass deflections and an interception during the Falcons' 29-10 victory versus the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Bates was dominant once again as he recorded his sixth interception of the season. The 2018 second-round pick is having a career year as he's already set new personal bests in both tackles and sacks in just 15 games played.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons lean on surging defense as Bucs loom in divisional showdown

Atlanta has four wins this year in which opponents have scored 15 or fewer points. The Falcons hope to add to that Sunday against the Bucs.

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Jessie Bates III is rated as a top DB in Week 12 on 'GMFB' Jessie Bates III's strong performance against the New Orleans Saints earns him a spot as one of Week 12's top DBs ranked by 'GMFB'

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Jessie Bates III stars for Falcons' defense in win over the Saints Safety Jessie Bates III sprinted as Saints’ quarterback Derek Carr unleashed a pass near the end of the first quarter.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • AJC.COM

Jessie Bates’ 92-yard pick-six keys Falcons in 24-15 win over Saints

Atlanta ended a three-game losing streak and moved atop the NFC South standings in a win the Falcons needed "in the worst way."

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Jessie Bates' Peanut Punch forces fumble on Taysom Hill as third quarter concludes Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates' Peanut Punch forces fumble on New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill as third quarter concludes.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NFL.COM

Falcons' Jessie Bates III Scores TD, Forces Huge Fumble vs. Saints Jessie Bates III is playing his best game of the year for the Atlanta Falcons against the New Orleans Saints.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Can't-Miss Play: 92-YARD TD! Jessie Bates III's pick-six vs. Carr goes a long way 92-YARD TD! Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III's pick-six vs. New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr goes a long way.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' Jessie Bates with 92-yard pick-six of Derek Carr pass Jessie Bates returned an interception 92 yards for a touchdown

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Desmond Ridder and Jessie Bates III speak to media ahead of Vikings matchup The Atlanta Falcons Desmond Ridder and Jessie Bates III speak to the media following practice about preparations ahead of the Vikings game.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

2023 10 best safeties in NFL: Minkah Fitzpatrick leads rankings

Who are the NFL's best safeties? Our writing staff ranked the top 10 throughout the league and evaluated what makes them stand out.

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Baker Mayfield, JuJu Smith-Schuster highlight free-agent studs and duds

Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks identifies the free agents who are already making an impact for their new teams, and which ones are not.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Jessie Bates III intercepts the Jared Goff pass Goff pass deep middle intended for Amon-Ra St. Brown INTERCEPTED by Jessie Bates III at the Detroit 43

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

The subtlety of Jessie Bates III is just as noteworthy as the spectacular Even when he's not producing a multi-turnover day, the small, overlooked ways Bates is impacting his teammates matters, too.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

The subtly of Jessie Bates III is just as noteworthy as the spectacular Even when he's not producing a multi-turnover day, the small, overlooked ways Bates is impacting his teammates matters, too.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' Jessie Bates makes instant impact on field, in locker room He has his teammates coming to team headquarters on their off-day to prepare for opponents.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • AJC.COM

GMFB: Jessie Bates III Among Top DBs So Far The GMFB crew ranks Jessie Bates III as the #2 Top DB of the season so far after 2 interceptions and a forced fumbles in the season opener a...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM