Standout moment: The Falcons held a 22-6 lead against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 with a little less than three minutes remaining in the game. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy attempted to throw a deep pass from Atlanta’s 36-yard line on first-and-10 to wide receiver Justin Jefferson right outside the end zone. Instead, Watts picked the ball off near the 3-yard line, stopping the Vikings’ momentum after back-to-back long completions of 12 and 22 yards. It was Watt’s first career interception, and it solidified the Falcons’ victory.
Honorable mention: Watts had two interceptions in the Falcons’ Week 17 win against the Los Angeles Rams. He was the only rookie in 2025 with a multi-pick game. Watts was the only player to intercept Matthew Stafford, an All-Pro first-teamer, more than once.
Not just rookies: Watts led the Falcons in interceptions and tied for second most among all players.
What they’re saying: “The more he plays, just the better he gets. He’s one of those rare guys that the more success he has, the hungrier he gets to get even better (and) improve. … He’s a guy that we’re just scratching the surface with. And what he will become is something I think this organization, this fan base can be really proud of.” — Ulbrich on Dec. 9, 2025