Marvin Mims Jr.

A low-key winner of the Jerry Jeudy trade is second-year Broncos WR, Marvin Mims. Mims' role was redundant with Jeudy's last season, hence his limited playing time. His overall lackluster rookie year was tough due to lack of opportunity. He ran a route on 41% of the dropbacks - that outside the top 100. And we did see flashes with a 100-yard effort in his second game, along with another 73-yard game when he earned a season-high 5 targets back in Week 3. Was also named Second-Team All-Pro as a returner. Leave the light on for Mims to take off in Year 2 should he play starting snaps, which is much more likely with Jeudy gone.
Broncos HC Sean Payton said at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, that Mims' progression as a receiver was hindered because he played the same role as Jeudy. WR depth on Denver hurt Mims. Payton also said they were generally happy when they did get Mims involved - duh - and that should continue in Year 2. However, Payton went against his word when he drafted Troy Franklin in the 2024 NFL Draft. He suggested slotting Franklin as the Z, which is the role Jeudy played last season. WOOF.

Broncos WR Marvin Mims Jr. is officially active for a Week 18 matchup against the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact

Mims will suit up after a one game absence due to a hamstring injury. The 21-year-old rookie has not factored into the offense much this season and can comfortably be left out of Week 18 lineups.