How big were the offsides in the first series against D?

[NewChief]

I know we didn't score on the drive, but I think getting all those offsides/encroachment penalties in that first drive against Denver was huge to our offensive success. I think that they intended on bringing the house on Trent from the get go. Instead they rack up a bunch of penalties. I think this threw off their pass rush and helped set a different tone for the game. Imagine if in that first series, instead of getting offsides, Denver made quick rushes and put Trent on his butt a couple of times. Completely different ballgame at that point.