Fullback Patrick Ricard's penalties contributed to the Ravens' struggles, as a leg whip nullified a 17-yard completion and put the team in a difficult first-and-25 situation. His actions were part of a broader issue with penalties that plagued the Ravens throughout the game, reflecting a trend of mental mistakes that the team needs to address to improve their performance against tough opponents. Despite the setbacks, the team managed to play cleaner football during stretches of the game, underscoring the importance of minimizing errors moving forward.