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The players weren't exempt from blame either. Defensive lapses—such as offsides penalties and poor coverage—allowed Denver to march down the field in the fourth quarter. Notably, Kavon Thibido's offsides penalty and Burns' inability to recover on a key play were cited as critical mistakes. These errors, in addition to a rookie mistake by Jackson Dart, underscored a lack of composure and execution under pressure.