The damage appeared worse in slow motion, which is odd considering the speed and bend of Von Miller that generally defy the laws of physics. It was Week 7, late in the third quarter of Denver’s blowout victory — a victory Miller promised in advance.



Miller’s first strip-sack of the game was erased upon review, so two plays later the Broncos’ star defender lined up again for another shot, another chance to break free on a Cardinals third down.



Josh Rosen fielded the snap in shotgun, and Miller took off, taking two steps before cutting inside, barreling into Arizona’s right guard then magically regaining his footing as Rosen stepped up in the pocket to evade the pressure from Derek Wolfe on the outside.



“Derek did a great job of setting up the guard so when I came he didn’t even see me,” Miller said. “When I hit him, I was expecting him to stay up. If you look, I got my elbow and I’m leaning on him the...