Mariota's play only 1 of many problems for slumping Falcons
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. The Chargers won 20-17. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. The Chargers won 20-17. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nov. 06, 2022 04:21 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Nov. 10, 2022 11:19 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Nov. 10, 2022 09:58 PM EST