Denver Broncos speedster Marvin Mims has publicly acknowledged this may be his final year in town after drawing comparisons to Rashid Shaheed, who recently parlayed a 32.2-percent Deep Target Share into a massive new contract extension. While an NFL agent estimates Mims is already worth up to $13 million annually based on his elite special teams profile, Sean Payton’s offensive staff has restricted him to a 38.0-percent Snap Share due to a lack of route-tree trust.
Unless Denver actively unlocks his downfield efficiency, Mims remains nothing more than a late-round best ball dart throw in 2026. Savvy dynasty leaguers should file this report away and consider adding Mims later this season in preparation for a 2027 change of scenery.
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The blockbuster acquisition of Jaylen Waddle completely blocks Marvin Mims from logging meaningful offensive snaps as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. Despite his minimal 9.9-percent Target Share in 2025, Mims remains an elite special teams weapon who led the league with a 15.7-yard punt return average in 2024.
Mims would need multiple injuries in front of him this season to earn fantasy football relevance. Dynasty managers can hold him based on this pure athleticism, but his short-term offensive volume is non-existent.
Sean Payton expects Bo Nix to assume an expanded role at mandatory minicamp next week and be “full go” for the start of training camp, providing a necessary step forward after he sat out team drills prior to today’s padless participation. Nix’s recovery from an ankle procedure appears to be on-schedule as he looks to build on last season’s impressive 17 Money Throws.
If Nix can fully accelerate his participation, he can exceed his 18.6 Fantasy Points Per Game and 58.5 QBR from 2025. Nix is high floor, high ceiling option in both fantasy football best ball and dynasty league formats.
The Denver Broncos only scored one touchdown in their game Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. In the second quarter Bo Nix connected with Troy Franklin for a seven yard touchdown.
Nix finished with 150 passing yards and two interceptions as well as the touchdown pass. Rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant led the team with 43 receiving yards on just one reception, JK Dobbins led the way on the ground with 77 rushing yards. Rookie running back RJ Harvey and wide receiver Courtland Sutton both had less than 25 scrimmage yards.
This was a disappointing performance for the Denver offense but Franklin seems to have established himself as their clear cut wide receiver two, Sutton and Dobbins remain quality fantasy assets and the rookies, Bryant and Harvey are still carving out their roles.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
Troy Franklin likely wont play a role early on for Denver in 2024. Franklin fell to the 4th round after what many considered a disappointing combine, landing with the Denver Broncos and his college QB Bo Nix. Franklin has shown flashes of his big play ability in practice occasionally in training camp, but Sean Payton appears to be fine with Franklin being on the bench and continuing to learn the nuances of the position.
Franklin remains a dynasty bench stash in the hopes that he will be able to rekindle the chemistry he had with Bo Nix in college. He is not being drafted in redraft leagues, and unless you see him making splash plays on Sundays he should remain on the waiver wire.
Troy Franklin had an incredibly productive collegiate career at Oregon and at one point looked like a potential 1st round pick. He had a rough pre-draft process, coming in at 176 lbs and looking noticeably uncomfortable during the gauntlet drill and horizontal routes at the NFL combine. Although he fell to the 4th round, he landed in a great spot in Denver where he reunites with his college QB Bo Nix.
Franklin’s latest depth chart projections have him as a backup receiver on the outside behind Courtland Sutton and Josh Reynolds. Franklin is battling with second year, 2nd round pick Marvin Mims, Tim Patrick, and 7th round rookie Devaughn Vele for a depth role, which isn’t ideal news for someone with Franklin’s collegiate production. Dynasty Managers should continue to keep an eye on camp reports regarding Franklin’s projected role, as his value will continue to decrease if he’s not expected to see the field much in his rookie year.
