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.
Broncos WR Marvin Mims said he will be intrigued to see how he fits in alongside new Broncos Z receiver Jaylen Waddle.
The Waddle trade was a true gut punch for Marvin Mims dynasty truthers. Appearing on Altitude TV, Marvin Mims voiced surprise at the Broncos’ trade for Jaylen Waddle while acknowledging their similar, explosive playing styles.
Though Mims takes pride in his versatility as a receiver and returner, he has yet to establish himself as a consistent starter three years into his career. With Waddle now in the fold, the 24-year-old Mims is expected to remain a versatile but fantasy-unfriendly depth piece for the 2026 campaign.
In Thursday Night Football Denver Broncos have announced wide receiver Marvin Mims will not be playing due to concussion. He is still battling through the injury, this is the second straight game he will be missing. But on positive not he will have 10 days to hopefully be back to playing. Start up Troy Franklin in the absence of Marvin Mims.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
Veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton hands a vote of confidence to third-year wide receiver Marvin Mims to be the wide receiver two for the Denver Broncos and notes that Mims “can make plays anywhere”. Mims was drafted sixty-third overall in the 2023 NFL draft and has been stuck in a part-time role since joining the Broncos. He has demonstrated excellent per-play efficiency, stemming from his ability to gain yards after the catch.
If Mims has secured the wide receiver two role, that means he will remain on the field in two wide receiver sets and will have the opportunity for a breakout this season. In the last pre-season game, he ran 100% of the routes with the first-team offense, echoing the confidence Sutton shares in him. Fantasy managers got a small sample of what Mims is capable of at the end of the season, scoring as the wide receiver four and six, respectively. In those two games, he recorded thirteen catches, one hundred and fifty-four yards and four touchdowns. Mims has an Underdog ADP of 125-130, making him a low-risk, high-reward pick.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
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)
