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Rookie Xavier Watts' Two Interceptions Seal Falcons' 27–24 Win Over Rams

The rookie's five interceptions match Deion Sanders' franchise mark for a first-year player.

Overview

  • Watts jumped a fourth-quarter route for his second pick, stopping a Rams rally to close out the game.
  • The performance lifted his season total to five interceptions, tying Deion Sanders for the Falcons' rookie record and leading all first-year players.
  • Officials ruled on review that he stepped out of bounds before finishing the return on his late interception.
  • Matthew Stafford threw three interceptions, his most this season, as Jessie Bates III opened the scoring with a pick-six.
  • Atlanta drafted Watts 96th overall using a pick acquired in the James Pearce Jr. trade, and head coach Raheem Morris awarded him a game ball.