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It’s been said before and will be said again (because this is the last time it can be said), Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams is the “dress rehearsal” for Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. I’ve been waiting all summer for that Thursday night, . But first things first, let’s get caught up on all the happenings around apountry leading up to the dress rehearsal. There it is again.
The Big Stuff
: All three quarterbacks should see the field against the Los Angeles Rams, but there’s also 87 other Broncos that need evaluation ahead of Tuesday’s first roster cuts. With position battles galore, heading into Saturday’s game.
: The NFL revised its touchback rule this past offseason for the second time in five years to help make one of the most dangerous plays in the game more safe. The new rule — which moved touchbacks from the 20-yard line to the 25-yard line — .
: The has become apparent as the race to replace Peyton Manning in the pocket intensifies.
By the Numbers
66.7
Mark Sanchez’s completion percentage on 30 attempts through two preseason games. Trevor Siemian: 65.4 percent on 26 attempts; Paxton Lynch: 63.6 percent on 33 attempts.
Quick Hits
+ are a concern, while another is aiming at Week 1 .
+ Does Mark Sanchez to be the starting quarterback?
+ First-and-Orange podcast:
+ Remember that time ?
+ Peyton Manning .
By the Numbers
4.56
DeMarcus Ware’s 40-yard dash time, in seconds, which was 0.12 faster than Shane Ray’s 4.68. Ware and Ray recently raced at practice.
What We’re Reading
+ : Rams looking for against the Broncos.
+ The L.A. Rams are this year’s “Hard Knocks” darlings on HBO. .
+ .
By the Numbers
1,106
Rushing yards last season by Rams running back Todd Gurley, who won Offensive Rookie of the Year in February.
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