However, it's also worth remembering that it was against the lowly Carolina Panthers, who gave up more than 3,000 rushing yards and the most single-season points in NFL history. As it turned out, Mariota turned back the clock to guide the Commanders back to winning ways in pretty comfortable fashion. With that being said, here are five significant observations from Mariota's performance against the Raiders. Major observations from Marcus Mariota's performance against the RaidersMarcus Mariota's mobilityOne thing the Commanders wanted to see from Marcus Mariota was solid mobility. Much more was needed, but Mariota's rushing prowess was a solid foundation from which to build.