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2025 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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Interceptions
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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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Forced Fumbles
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| Regular Season | 57 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Xavier Watts News
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Appears to be past illness
Watts (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Watts didn't practice Wednesday while recovering from an illness. His return to full participation Thursday suggests he'll be good to go for Sunday's game against New Orleans. Watts has played every defensive snap for Atlanta since Week 6.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Missing practice with illness
Watts (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Watts is coming off a forgettable game in Week 11 versus the Panthers, and now his availability for Week 12 is in doubt because of an unspecified ailment. He'll have two more chances to practice before Atlanta publishes its last practice report of the week Friday.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Muted in loss
Watts recorded two tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss versus the Panthers.
Watts had tallied at least four tackles in all but one of Atlanta's nine games leading up to Week 11, so Sunday's contest was disappointing for any fantasy managers hoping for IDP production. He should continue to play an every-down role in a Week 12 matchup at New Orleans.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Leads team in tackles in loss
Watts recorded 11 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 31-25 overtime loss to Indianapolis.
Watts was able to notch a new career-high 11 takedowns, leading the team in Week 10. The safety is now up to 56 total tackles (34 solo) and four passes defensed, including two interceptions, over nine contests in his rookie campaign.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Solid outing in loss
Watts recorded four tackles (two solo) in Atlanta's loss versus the Dolphins on Sunday.
Watts had a solid outing, while playing every defensive snap for the Falcons during the blowout loss. The 23-year-old has gotten off to a strong start during his rookie season, racking up 41 tackles (25 solo) and two interceptions across his first seven games.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Racks up nine tackles Sunday
Watts recorded nine tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 20-10 loss at San Francisco.
The 49ers created plenty of tackling opportunities by running the ball 39 times in Week 7, and Watts seized his share of stops, tying his season-high total. He might not get quite so many chances when Atlanta hosts a pass-heavy Dolphins offense in Week 8.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Five tackles vs. Buffalo
Watts posted five tackles (three solo) during the Falcons' 24-14 win over the Bills on Monday.
Watts was cleared to play in Monday night's game despite a lingering ankle injury, which didn't appear to slow him down, as the rookie third-rounder played every single defensive snap. Watts is up 28 tackles through five regular-season games, which is second most on the Falcons behind fellow starting safety Jessie Bates (29).
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Cleared to play Week 6
Watts (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Bills, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Watts popped up on Friday's practice report due to an ankle injury, but the injury doesn't appear to be severe, as he was able to practice without restriction Saturday. The rookie third-rounder has 23 tackles (17 solo) and four pass defenses (including two interceptions) through the first four regular-season games of his NFL career.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Added to injury report
Watts (ankle) logged a limited practice Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Watts likely suffered the injury during practice Thursday, as he didn't begin the week on the injury report. That he was still able to practice in any capacity is a positive sign, but his status will become clearer Saturday.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Snags interception in win
Watts recorded six total tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 34-27 win over Washington.
Watts was able to jump in front of a pass from Marcus Mariota in the third quarter, snagging his second interception of the year. The safety has now registered at least six tackles in three of four games to open the season, and he'll carry some momentum into Atlanta's upcoming bye week.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Logs nine tackles in Week 3 loss
Watts finished Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers with nine tackles (eight solo).
Although the Falcons' defense struggled in Sunday's loss, Watts was everywhere on the field and tied Kaden Elliss for most tackles on the team. The rookie third-rounder has started the season with 17 tackles (15 solo) and three pass defenses (one interception) in three games.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Posts first career INT
Watts recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings.
Watts didn't test well at the NFL Combine, but his instincts were lauded after a decorated career at Notre Dame, which included two All-American honors. Those instincts were on full display during training camp, as the rookie third-round pick carved out a starting role. Watts hasn't slowed down to start his NFL career, recording three pass deflections in two games, including his first career interception during primetime. The Falcons' defense looks to be significantly improved in 2025, thanks to surprise performances from starting rookies like Watts, Jalon Walker, James Pearce, and Billy Bowman.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Expected to start Week 1
Watts is expected to start Week 1 against Tampa Bay, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
The Falcons signed veteran safety Jordan Fuller this offseason, and he was expected to start opposite Jessie Bates. However, Watts, a rookie third-round pick out of Notre Dame, impressed enough during training camp for Atlanta to let go of Fuller, leaving the path clear for Watts to step into the starting lineup.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 203 lbs |
| Birthplace: Omaha, NE |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Notre Dame |
| Experience: R |