Its a stupid game man, a player risking long term significant nerve damage is more important than a chance at the playoffs. You are more concerned with feeling good for a couple hours with a win than another human being suffering long term damage, its fucked up.
And there is this idea that somehow Mariota is keeping himself out, when it is most likely the medical staff has decided its not worth the risk, I mean this is Mariota a guy not known to be selfish, a guy who has been playing through injuries all season, a guy that consistently puts his body on the line to win games. Say what you want about his play on the field but calling into question his character is ridiculous.