With the NFL regular season in the books, which players were the best of the best at each position? Using advanced data, the Next Gen Stats analytics group compiles a 2023 All-Pro Team -- and the defense features a pair of brothers!

The AFC and NFC rosters for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games were revealed Wednesday night on NFL Network and NFL.com.

Los Angeles running back Kyren Williams, Kansas City quarterback garnered top offensive honors for the week. 

Vying for first place in the NFC South against their archrivals, the Atlanta Falcons needed a victory on Sunday in the worst way. Safety Jessie Bates did everything he could to make that happen, starting with a 92-yard pick-six.

Is this year's Brock Purdy ... former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson? In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks says Jets coach Robert Saleh should employ his former team's blueprint. Plus, Jessie Bates III's rare value and the Dolphins' new cheat code.

Following standout performances Sunday, 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk and Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa were among the Players of the Week.

In The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha provides a snapshot of the hottest stories and trends heading into Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season.

Will the Honey Badger lead the Saints back to the playoffs? How will A.J. Brown build on a sensational first year with the Eagles? Eric Edholm picks the top non-QB MVP candidate for each NFC team heading into the 2023 NFL season.

With a strong supporting cast and offensive-minded head coach, can Desmond Ridder help Atlanta get back to the playoffs? Adam Rank examines the state of the Falcons heading into the 2023 NFL season.

The National Football League has announced the opponents, dates, and locations for the five International Games to be played in 2023 in London and Frankfurt, Germany.

Have the Falcons solved the defensive issues that have lingered for years? Their offseason additions have longtime stalwart Grady Jarrett believing a turnaround could be swift.

Will Orlando Brown Jr. be a major difference-maker for the Bengals? Might the Lions have overpaid for David Montgomery? Cynthia Frelund identifies four analytical fits and three head-scratching pairings from the early free agency signings.

Did the Raiders make the right call in signing veteran QB Jimmy Garoppolo? How will the Bengals move forward after losing a pair of safeties? Jeffri Chadiha identifies the five biggest takeaways from early free agency moves in this edition of The First Read.

Jessie Bates is headed south. The Falcons are signing the former Bengals safety to a four-year, $64.02 million deal that includes $23 million in the first year of the contract.

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Which franchise could add four-plus wins in the coming season with the signing of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo? Cynthia Frelund uses analytics to find six ideal team fits for players about to hit the 2023 NFL free agency market.

Kevin Patra matches each NFC team to one ideal free agent fit. Could Odell Beckham finally end up with the Cowboys? Might Derek Carr find a new home in New Orleans?

NFL.com's Kevin Patra breaks down five things to watch for when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Kanas City Chiefs in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.

Per an NFL resolution approved Friday, if Baltimore wins Sunday and faces the Bengals on Super Wild Card Weekend, the site of the game will then be determined by a coin toss. Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor pushed back against the possible scenario.

Which NFL players will garner the most interest on the open market in March? Gregg Rosenthal provides an early look at the top 51 prospective free agents for 2023, and the class is headlined by two players on the same playoff-bound team.

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Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates returned to the team's facility and is set to sign his franchise tag, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. Bates had skipped the offseason program after failing to agree to a long-term deal.

Bengals star safety Jessie Bates continues to skip training camp after not agreeing to a long-term contract with the club. As Cincy awaits the return of the playmaker, Joe Burrow isn't sweating the absence of the defensive leader.

Which NFL players are poised to cash in after the 2022 season? Gregg Rosenthal provides an early look at the top 25 prospective free agents for 2023, and the class is headlined by a pair of quarterbacks with a 20-year(!) age difference: Lamar Jackson and Tom Brady.

As expected, Bengals safety Jessie Bates did not report to training camp on Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

Watch a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2023 NFL season.

Watch every interception by the Atlanta Falcons from the 2023 NFL Season.

Watch every touchdown by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2023 NFL Season.

A total of 14 defensive backs (seven apiece from the AFC and NFC) have been selected to compete in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Fla.

NFL Network's Jason McCourty ranks his top 5 defensive backs through Week 16.

Safety Jessie Bates jumps Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew's heave for an Atlanta Falcons' interception.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III engulfs Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White for 5-yard TFL on fourth down setting the Falcons up with great field position.

"GMFB" breaks down which player or coach do you want to put on a show in Week 14.

NFL Network's Jason McCourty ranks top 5 defensive backs through Week 13.

"GMFB" plays a round of We In or We Out and debate was Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew the best free agent signing of 2023.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates reads the eyes of New York Jets quarterback Tim Boyle for Falcons INT.

Check out the top 5 fastest ball carriers from Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season according to Next Gen Stats

NFL Network's Jason McCourty ranks his top defensive backs through Week 12.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates' Peanut Punch forces fumble on New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill as third quarter concludes.

92-YARD TD! Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III's pick-six vs. New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr goes a long way.

Watch the top defensive plays from Week 3 of the NFL 2023 season.

Watch the Atlanta Falcons' top plays vs. the Detroit Lions from Week 3 of 2023 season.

Watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. the Detroit Lions highlights from Week 3 of the 2023 season.

NFL Network's Jason McCourty ranks his top defensive backs following Week 1.

"GMFB" awards Week 1 game ball from Sundays matchups.

Watch the Carolina Panthers vs. the Atlanta Falcons highlights from Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jesse Bates continues stellar defense with pivotal forced fumble as he jars the ball loose from Miles Sanders.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates nabs second interception of Bryce Young as he steps in front of the receiver to come up with the pick.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III snags Bryce Young's first NFL interception as he dives in front of the pass for the turnover.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III joins "Inside Training Camp Live" to discuss joining Falcons during offseason.