Jessie Bates breathes life into Falcons with pick 6

Falcons safety Jessie Bates records pick-six off Drew Lock
The Falcons offense has looked better than in recent weeks, but points have eluded them thus far. Finally, the defense stepped up and put points on the board in the second quarter. Safety Jessie Bates intercepted Giants quarterback Drew Lock and returned the ball 55 yards for a touchdown.
Jessie Bates with 55-yard pick-six for Falcons against Giants
The Atlanta Falcons figured to need help from all areas with Michael Penix Jr. making his first start on Sunday against the New York Giants. Jesie Bates chipped in with a pick of Drew Lock. Bates returned the interception 55 yards to give the Falcons a 10-7 lead
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Jessie Bates breathes life into Falcons with pick six
Do the Falcons have an answer for the run game/quick game from this struggling Giants offense? Then, Jessie Bates breathed life into this Falcons team in the only way he knows how: A back-breaking pick-six for the Giants offense.
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