Takeaways from Sunday’s game against the Panthers

Mariota responded from an early interception with a three-touchdown performance on his 29th birthday. Most importantly, the Falcons QB stepped up when adversity hit the team in the fourth quarter, and later in overtime. Mariota’s 47-yard strike to Damiere Byrd gave Atlanta a 31-28 lead. For the game, Mariota completed 20-of-28 passes for 253 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

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