Jessie Bates Intercepts Stafford for 34-Yard Pick-Six, Extends Falcons Lead

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates intercepted Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, returning the pick 34 yards to the end zone for a touchdown. This play extended the Falcons' lead to 14-0 in the first half. Stafford had overthrown Konata Mumpfield on the play, marking only his sixth interception of the season at that point. Bates' pick-six was a pivotal moment in the Falcons' dominant early performance against the Rams.