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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Logs eight stops vs. Carolina
Bates recorded eight tackles (six solo) during the Falcons' 30-27 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Bates played every single defensive snap for a third consecutive game (and eighth time this season) and finished second on the Falcons in tackles behind Ronnie Harrison (11). Bates is up to 64 tackles (32 solo), three pass defenses (two interceptions) and a forced fumble through 10 regular-season games.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Strong performance in Week 10
Bates recorded nine total tackles (six solo), two passes defensed, including an interception, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 31-25 overtime loss to the Colts.
Bates as all over the field in Week 10, finishing second on the team in takedowns behind fellow safety Xavier Watts (11). Bates made his mark in the second quarter, picking off Daniel Jones on a deep ball intended for wide receiver Alec Pierce. The safety also stripped the quarterback in the first quarter, but the Colts were able to jump on the loose ball. Bates is now up to 56 total tackles (26 solo), three passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble over nine games this year.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Cleared for Berlin
Bates (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts
Bates was able to log a full practice Friday on the way to being cleared of an injury designation. He suffered a knee injury in Week 8 against Miami but was able to play all defensive snaps against the Patriots this past Sunday. The starting safety logged two total tackles along with an interception and a pass defensed in the 24-23 loss and will be healthy enough to play in the Falcons' Berlin showdown with the Colts on Sunday.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Still managing knee issue
Bates (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bates first hurt his knee in Week 8 against Miami. He was able to play through the injury this past Sunday against New England and didn't miss a defensive snap. Bates then opened this week with a full practice session but was back on the injury report due to the knee issue as a limited participant Thursday. The Falcons are flying to Berlin, Germany on Thursday night for their Week 10 matchup against Indianapolis but will still hold a practice Friday, per Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site. Bates' level of participation in that session should determine whether he'll head into the weekend with an injury designation.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Cleared to play Week 9
Bates (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bates suffered a knee injury during the Falcons' Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. He was a limited participant in each practice during Week 9 prep but has been given the green light to suit up. Bates has yet to miss a game this season, recording 45 tackles (19 solo) across seven games.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Could play in Week 9
Bates (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Bates was a limited practice participant all week after sustaining a knee injury in the Falcons' Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. He's yet to miss a game this season, recording 45 total tackles through Atlanta's first seven games. However, if Bates is sidelined in Week 9, expect Jordan Fuller to start alongside Xavier Watts in the Falcons' secondary.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Logs another limited practice
Bates (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Bates sustained a knee injury during the Falcons' Week 8 loss against the Dolphins, but the veteran safety relayed after Thursday's practice that he feels confident that he'll be cleared to play against the Patriots on Sunday. Without the 2018 second-rounder, the Falcons would have to turn to either Jordan Fuller or DeMarcco Hellams to start at safety alongside Xavier Watts. Bates has tallied at least five tackles in six of the first seven games of the regular season, and his 45 stops is second most on the Falcons behind Kaden Elliss (48).
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Limited in practice
Bates (knee) was a limited participant in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Bates is considered to be day-to-day after suffering a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. His status in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions should provide more clarity on his availability for Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots. If the 28-year-old ends up being unable to play, DeMarcco Hellams would likely start at safety in his place.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Avoids serious injury
Head coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Bates is considered day-to-day due to an ankle injury that he sustained against the Dolphins on Sunday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Bates was officially ruled out early in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's loss, finishing with six tackles (two solo) while playing 58 defensive snaps. The good news for Bates is that he has avoided a serious injury, but he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Falcons' Week 9 clash against the Patriots this Sunday. Jordan Fuller would likely step into a starting role alongside rookie third-rounder Xavier Watts if Bates were to miss time.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Done for Week 8 due to ankle issue
Bates suffered an ankle injury Sunday versus Miami and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Bates was ruled out early in the fourth quarter. Prior to his exit, he tallied six tackles (two solo). DeMarcco Hellams and/or Jordan Fuller could log more snaps at safety in Bates' stead.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Posts 10 stops in Week 7 loss
Bates registered 10 tackles (four solo) during the Falcons' 20-10 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Bates played every single defensive snap for a third consecutive game, and his 10 tackles were tied for most in the game with JD Bertrand and Malik Mustapha. Bates has recorded at least seven tackles in four of the first six games of the regular season, and he leads the Falcons with 39 tackles on the year.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Leading tackler in win
Bates recorded seven tackles (four solo) in the Falcons' win over the Commanders on Sunday.
Bates delivered a dominant performance in the win, leading the team with seven takedowns. Throughout the first four games of the season, the 2018 second-round pick has compiled 24 tackles (10 solo), and he will look to keep up his high level of play following Atlanta's Week 5 bye.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Three tackles in win
Bates recorded three tackles (one solo) in Atlanta's win over Minnesota on Sunday night.
Bates played all 47 defensive snaps in the victory, as the Vikings couldn't sustain any drives and mustered just six points. Through two games to begin the season, Bates has piled up 10 tackles (three solo) on 100 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Six tackles in loss
Bates recorded six total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
Bates finished tied for the team lead in tackles in Week 1, playing all 56 of the team's defensive snaps. The safety is in his third season in Atlanta, and he remains one of the best players at his position in the league.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Fort Wayne, IN |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Wake Forest |
| Experience: 8 |