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Broncos Takeaways: Sharp debuts for Von Miller, Melvin Gordon and starting defense using only sub packages

Twelve takeaways from the Broncos’ 17-12 preseason win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night:

1. Broncos coach Vic Fangio and Rams coach Sean McVay took opposite approaches to the exhibition season. McVay didn’t play any of his starters this month and only 46 of 80 players saw action Saturday. Fangio played 73 of his 80 players; the only healthy player to sit out was running back Javonte Williams. Fangio said the Broncos had seen enough of Williams (12 rushes-49 yards) and wanted to feature Melvin Gordon and the younger backs.

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