Falcons need Xavier Watts to break his sophomore slump in Week 4 vs. Saints

Blogging Dirty's Jason Kandel argues that the Atlanta Falcons need safety Xavier Watts to overcome a sophomore slump against the New Orleans Saints. Watts posted five interceptions as a rookie in 2025 to finish fourth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, but he has experienced a slower start through three games in Year 2.

Kandel notes that Watts sealed Atlanta's Week 3 victory over the Green Bay Packers with an interception against Jordan Love. The writer asserts that Watts must sustain this momentum in Week 4 to force turnovers against Saints quarterback Tyler Shough.