Safety Jessie Bates II returned his second interception for a touchdown as a member of the Atlanta Falcons on December 22. There was one similarity with both interception returns. The Falcons were ...

Based on his comments Thursday, Atlanta Falcons (6-4) safety Jessie Bates certainly had his eye on Nix while he starred at the collegiate level. Bates, speaking with the media ahead of Sunday’s ...

While he may not voice his protests publicly, the Falcons' safety owns the strongest case for inclusion on the Pro Bowl list. If you look at those chosen ahead of him, only one of them enjoys a ...

Bates recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday night's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders. Bates led Atlanta's defense in total tackles while tying his season high ...

Falcons safety Jessie Bates III intercepted Drew Lock and returned it for a 55-yard touchdown with 7:56 left in the first half. The score put the Falcons ahead, 10-7. On the Giants' second play of ...

Jessie Bates, despite a lack of a consistent pass rush in front of him, continues to make plays for the Atlanta Falcons. Not receiving a Pro Bowl nod does not sit right and should not with anyone ...

ATLANTA -- With all eyes on rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. making his first start, it was the Atlanta Falcons' unheralded defense that provided the points Sunday against the New York Giants.