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Falcons' Jessie Bates returns pick-six 55 yards vs. Giants

ATLANTA -- With all eyes on rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. making his first start, it was the Atlanta Falcons' unheralded defense and special teams scoring the team's first points Sunday against the New York Giants.

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Falcons safety Jessie Bates III intercepted Drew Lock and returned it for a 55-yard touchdown with 7:56 left in the first half.