Marvin Mims (15.7) became the first Broncos player to lead the NFL in punt return average since Rick Upchurch in 1983 this season.
The Broncos’ three first-team selections are the franchise’s most since 2016. Denver’s five total AP All-Pro selections are also the most in the same season in nearly 20 years, when six players earned the honor following the Broncos’ 1996 season.
Anything to get the ball into Mims’ hands more, so he can show off those fast feet. The speedy returner/receiver/runner has become a dynamic, multifaceted threat for the playoff-bound Broncos — a game-changer on special teams and as part of the Bo Nix-led offense.
To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner. Then, some receiver was thrown in. Now, he’s also seeing time in the backfield.
Marvin Mims has made the most of his chances in recent weeks, first from the backfield and more recently as his reps at receiver trend up.
The Denver Broncos have a bonafide playmaker and the onus is on Sean Payton to scheme Marvin Mims Jr. touches.
Against a Kansas City Chiefs defense with backups all over the field -- the Chiefs had the AFC's No. 1 seed and playoff bye clinched -- the Broncos faced a first-and-10 from the C
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II and wide receiver/return specialist Marvin Mims were named to the third-annual NFL Players Association All-Pro team, the NFLPA announced Wednesday. The award — voted on by NFL players only — is unrelated to the Associated Press All-Pro team selections, which will be revealed later this week.
Cornerback Pat Surtain II and punt returner Marvin Mims Jr. were named to the third annual NFLPA Players' All-Pro team, the NFL Players Association announced Wednesday. Their selection marks the first time the Broncos have had a pair of players selected, as Surtain was the lone representative in each of the last two years.
Bo Nix’s touchdown pass to Marvin Mims traveled 67 air yards, making it the longest completion in the NFL this season.
The second-year player has really come into his own over the last few weeks. His efforts against the Cincinnati Bengals earned him his second 1,000 all-purpose yard season.
Denver Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix's 51-yard TD pass to Marvin Mims in Week 17 set the mark for longest NFL pass in air this season at 67 yards.