The Atlanta Falcons defense has bent but hasn’t broke thus far against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. Safety Jessie Bates helped save a touchdown in the third quarter by closing on Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith to break up the third-down pass attempt.
Watch Bates’ impressive effort below, as shared by the NFL’s Twitter account. The Falcons are trailing by three points in the fourth quarter against Philadelphia.
Jessie Bates III saves a TD ‼️
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