Despite receiving under 50% of the snaps in all 17 regular-season games in 2024, Marvin Mims finished the season strong. He had 13 catches for 154 yards and four touchdowns in the final two regular-season games. He then played in 69% of the team’s snaps in their wild-card matchup against the Bills. He drew praise from head coach Sean Payton, who said he “was mad at himself” for not utilizing the speedster more in the beginning of the season.

The Broncos have a lot of players in the mix for their WR2 alongside Courtland Sutton. Mims will look to fend off the likes of Troy Franklin, Devaughn Vele, and Rookie 3rd-round pick Pat Bryant to secure the job. Mims has been a solid gadget player and return man in his two seasons. He’s a big play waiting to happen, and his athleticism could give him the edge in these positional battles.

I like Mims as much as any late-round dart throw. There isn’t much risk in picking him up and seeing if he pops off early in the season. Long term, Pat Bryant may be the better fantasy option even for next year later in the season. Bryant has a very similar game to Sutton and, therefore, might not have a huge role early on. Mims certainly profiles better as the lightning to Sutton’s thunder.

-Blake Stachel (@bllakkay)