"How long is this?" Lake asked. "I can just keep going. Do you want me to just keep going?" The question pertained to what ...

FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons safety Jessie Bates, after another spectacular game, was flattered. Falcons coach Raheem Morris, playing campaign manager, was touting Bates for NFL defensive player of the ...

The Atlanta Falcons safety made terrific plays in Week 8 in the absence of fellow starting safety Justin Simmons.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Jessie Bates III is a rule breaker, and it kind of drives Kirk Cousins nuts. “Jessie’s unique in the calculated risks he’ll take or the aggressiveness he’ll play ...

The former Washington Huskies QB has yet to take a regular-season snap and only appeared in one of the team’s three preseason games. Falcons safety Jessie Bates, whose locker is next to Penix, has ...

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates intercepts a flea-flicker pass by the Tampa Buccaneers to give ATL back the ball.

Dak Prescott has lost the zing in his step ever since turning 31 and doesn’t really like to use his feet too often. This leaves the door open for sacks from the opposing pass rushers. The Cowboys ...

The Falcons defense hasn’t had its best day, but safety Jessie Bates came to the rescue once again in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. After forcing and recovering a fumble ...

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 ...