Mariota doing just enough to keep Falcons in first place
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) scrambles under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) scrambles under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 30, 2022 01:34 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws as Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws as Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 30, 2022 01:09 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 30, 2022 01:37 PM EDT