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Xavier Watts News: Expected to start Week 1

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on August 27, 2025 at 8:52am

Watts is expected to start Week 1 against Tampa Bay, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

The Falcons signed veteran safety Jordan Fuller this offseason, and he was expected to start opposite Jessie Bates. However, Watts, a rookie third-round pick out of Notre Dame, impressed enough during training camp for Atlanta to let go of Fuller, leaving the path clear for Watts to step into the starting lineup.

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