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

DENVER , CO – AUGUST 28: Melvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos runs as Eric Banks (98) of the Los Angeles Rams chases during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)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…