Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Matt Urben

Marcus Mariota named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance during Sunday’s 28-14 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Mariota opened the game with 13 straight completions and finished with 129 passing yards, two touchdowns and zero turnovers.

The former second overall pick added six carries for 50 rushing yards and a score on the ground to cap off Atlanta’s Week 6 victory.

Buy Falcons Tickets

Mariota has had an up-and-down start to the season as the Falcons QB, but he was nearly flawless on Sunday. After six games as the starter, Mariota has the Falcons tied for first place in the NFC South with a 3-3 record.

Running back Cordarrelle Patterson previously took home NFC Player of the Week honors in Week 3.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.