Bates posted 98 total tackles (57 solo), six passes defensed, including three interceptions, and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran safety from Wake Forest was one of the Falcons' top defenders in 2025, finishing with the second-most tackles and tying for the second-most interceptions on the team. However, he saw a dip in total tackles (98 to 102), passes defensed (10 to six) and forced fumbles (four to one) from his 2024 totals, despite playing 36 more defensive snaps this season. While Bates' production has taken a dip in two consecutive seasons, he remains one of the NFL's premier safeties. Under contract through the 2026 season, he's expected to remain one of the Falcons' top defensive playmakers next year.

Bates totaled seven tackles (four solo) and an interception, which he returned for a touchdown, in Monday's 27-24 victory against the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Bates played a major role in the Falcons' upset victory, giving Atlanta a 14-0 lead midway through the second quarter when he picked off Matthew Stafford and return the ball 34 yards for a touchdown. That was the veteran safety's fourth career defensive touchdown, three of which have come during his three seasons in Atlanta. Bates also tied for second on the Falcons with seven stops Monday and needs five more tackles against the Saints in Week 18 to reach the triple-digit tackle mark for the third consecutive campaign.

Bates tallied three tackles (two solo) during Atlanta's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bates had a quiet outing in the victory, recording just three tackles despite playing all 57 defensive snaps for the Falcons. The 28-year-old will aim to have a bounce-back performance and resume his usual level of production during the Week 17 games versus the Rams.

Bates recorded eight total tackles (six solo) during Thursday night's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

After recording just six total tackles in the Falcons' previous two games, Bates returned to his usual output in Thursday's win. The veteran safety finished with the second-most tackles on Atlanta's defense, trailing Xavier Watts' nine-stop performance. Bates has played in all 14 of the Falcons' games this season, recording 85 total tackles, four passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He's expected to remain one of the team's top defensive playmakers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

Bates logged two solo tackles during the Falcons' 37-9 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bates was one of three Falcons defenders to play every single snap Sunday, but the veteran safety tied a season low with just two stops. He is now up to 77 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games, and he has four more games to crack the tackling century mark for the sixth time in his career and for a third consecutive season.

Bates recorded four tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Bates had recorded at least seven tackles in each of the Falcons' three games prior to Sunday's, so his output in Week 13 may have been disappointing for some fantasy managers counting on him for IDP production. He'll be looking to get more involved in a Week 14 matchup versus the run-dependent Seahawks.

Bates notched seven tackles (six solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 24-10 victory versus New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Bates finished fourth on the Falcons in tackles in the victory. The veteran safety has now reached at least seven stops in seven of the team's 11 contests this season. Bates is up to 71 tackles through 11 games as he aims for his third straight regular season with triple-digit stops.

Bates recorded eight tackles (six solo) during the Falcons' 30-27 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bates (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts

EDGE Analysis

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.