The Atlanta Falcons nearly blew Monday night’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders but the team’s dynamic safety duo came up big in the fourth quarter. Justin Simmons intercepted Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder with nine minutes left.
Ridder bounced back, though, throwing a touchdown and nearly completing the comeback before Jessie Bates picked him off in the end zone on the game’s final play. Check out both interceptions below, as shared by the team’s social media account.
Justin Simmons intercepts Desmond Ridder
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— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 17, 2024
Jessie Bates intercepts Desmond Ridder
And breathe
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The Falcons improved to 7-7 following Monday night’s win over the Raiders. They will take on the New York Giants in Atlanta in Week 16.