How Falcons Safety Jessie Bates III Perfected the NFL’s 'Peanut Punch'

The “Peanut Punch,” made famous by former All-Pro cornerback Charles Tillman, is surging across the NFL. Defenders are increasingly targeting the football with a closed fist, trying to punch it out of the ball carriers’ hands.

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