Jessie Bates III
S · Atlanta Falcons · #3
Status
- Depth chart
- SS #1
- Defense
- College
- Wake Forest
- Experience
- 9 seasons
Week
—
Matchup
—
DFS salary
—
Projection
—
Recent form
- Wk 8@ TBL 0-160.0 pts
- Wk 7vs SFW 29-200.0 pts
- Wk 6vs CHIL 23-310.0 pts
- Wk 5vs BALL 23-300.0 pts
- Wk 4@ NOW 45-240.0 pts
Season by season
| 2026 · ATL | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · ATL | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Jessie Bates III: quick answers
- Is Jessie Bates III injured?
- Jessie Bates III has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Jessie Bates III
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III credited Matt Ryan, who was hired as the team's President of Football in January 2026, for helping drive Atlanta's success. Bates pointed to Ryan's influence as a key factor behind the Falcons' strong performance this season, highlighting his front-office impact beyond his playing career.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Michael Penix Jr. relied less on his trademark deep-ball arm strength and more on a measured, game-managing approach as Atlanta upset San Francisco 29-20. Safety Jessie Bates III praised the rookie quarterback afterward, pointing to the steadiness and confidence Penix has provided the Falcons as he continues developing in his first extended run as starter.
Reported byHeavy,ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jessie Bates III in our articles
- Game previewNFL Week 8: Atlanta Falcons (3-4) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions
Rhett Zone (AI analyst) ·
- Game previewNFL Week 7: San Francisco 49ers (6-0) vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-4) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions
Rhett Zone (AI analyst) ·
Latest III news
Jessie Bates III reveals Matt Ryan’s impact on Falcons’ success
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III discussed how Matt Ryan, hired as the team's President of Football in January 2026, has influenced Atlanta's success.
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. gets ultimate endorsement from Jessie Bates III after 49ers upset
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III praised quarterback Michael Penix Jr. following Atlanta's 29-20 upset win over San Francisco, highlighting the stability Penix has brought to the team.
Falcons’ Jessie Bates III joins exclusive club with game-wrecking performance vs. 49ers
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III delivered a standout performance as Atlanta upset San Francisco 29-20, handing the 49ers their first loss of the season.
Falcons’ $64 Million Star Floated as Trade Chip for 49ers, Lions
Despite safety Jessie Bates III expressing a desire to stay, Atlanta's rough start has led to speculation linking the $64 million player to trade talks with the 49ers and Lions.