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Xavier Watts Ties Deion Sanders’ Falcons Rookie INT Record in Win Over Rams

The third-round safety has validated Atlanta’s draft move by leading all rookies with five interceptions.

Overview

  • His two takeaways came in the second and fourth quarters, stalling a late Los Angeles push.
  • After review, officials ruled he stepped out of bounds on his second return, wiping out a would-be touchdown.
  • Matthew Stafford finished with three interceptions, as Atlanta’s defense also scored on a Jessie Bates III pick-six.
  • Head coach Raheem Morris presented Watts with a game ball in the locker room after the win.
  • Atlanta drafted Watts at No. 96 after moving up with a pick tied to the James Pearce Jr. trade, a move now drawing praise.