The Denver Broncos lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 30-24 in a heartbreaking overtime game on Saturday. Here are five quick takeaways from the defeat.

1. Javonte Williams was demoted: It looks like Williams has been completely downgraded to a passing blocker role. Jaleel McLaughlin led the team Saturday with 10 carries for 69 yards and Audric Estime was next with nine carries for 24 yards. Williams didn’t manage a single carry, but he converted the score into two balls for zero yards. Expect a similar rotation next week.

2. Riley Moss seemed rusty: After missing three games with a knee injury, Moss was back in the lineup Saturday, but he didn’t look 100 percent (it probably didn’t help that he took a hit to the head early in the game). While Pat Surtain limited Ja’Marr Chase to three receptions for 27 yards, Moss Tee allowed Higgins to haul in seven receptions for 101 yards and two scores, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Higgins’ repeated win over Moss essentially decided the game. “Sometimes you eat a damn sandwich and then you have to own it,” Moss said after the loss.

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3. Sean Payton should have chosen two: With eight seconds left in the game, Payton opted to take an extra point and play overtime instead of going for two and trying to secure a win and secure a spot in the playoffs. Payton reasoned that Denver only needed a tie to clinch a spot in the postseason, but the decision came downfield when Cincy scored a touchdown in OT (a predictable result given their potent offense). Payton won’t admit it, but he made the wrong decision.

4. Bo Nix screwed up twice: Nix had two chances to win the game on Saturday. The first opportunity came when Surtain forced and recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter, giving the offense the ball near midfield with just over five minutes left in a tied game. Instead of taking the lead, Nix immediately threw an interception, squandering Surtain’s advantage. Then, in overtime, after the defense forced a Cincinnati punt, Nix overthrew an open Troy Franklin on third down and forced a Denver punt. The Bengals then missed a potential game-winning field goal, giving Nix another opportunity to tie the game by scoring or running out the clock. Nix and the offensive promptly took the lead. Cincy then drove down the field and won the game. If the Broncos want to make the playoffs and avoid embarrassment, Nix will have to step in at crucial moments.

5. The playoffs are still within reach: Denver still has an easy path to the playoffs. The Broncos just need to beat (or tie) the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18. Denver will play at home and Kansas City will likely rest key starters since the No. 1 seed is already secured. The Broncos are playing at home in their beautiful throwback uniform and just need a win to get into the game (or help from a few other teams if they lose).

All hope is not lost. Denver can still reach the postseason.

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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: 5 takeaways from the Broncos’ 30-24 loss to the Bengals