Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor addressed the media on Tuesday regarding the upcoming matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, which will feature his former safety Jessie Bates III. Bates, who spent five seasons with Cincinnati before signing with Atlanta in 2023, returns to face his old team for the first time.
Taylor acknowledged Bates' impact on the Bengals' defense during his tenure and praised his continued playmaking ability with the Falcons. The game is scheduled for Sunday at Paycor Stadium.
The comments were reported by Dave Clark of the Cincinnati Enquirer on November 3, 2026.
