MarvinMims Jr.

News: 5 days agoMims caught two of three targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-30 preseason win over the Colts.

Spin: Mims was on the field for just 17 offensive snaps Sunday, making the most of his opportunities by scoring a touchdown on a one-yard pass from Bo Nix late in the first half. With a strong showing in training camp thus far, the second-year wideout has a chance to take a big step forward in the Denver's offense after a disappointing rookie campaign. The 22-year-old's elite speed makes him an intriguing weapon with the potential to take the top off of defenses. With fellow receiver Courtland Sutton firmly atop the depth chart, Mims will likely compete with Josh Reynolds and Tim Patrick for the second spot in the pecking order.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: A popular sleeper as a rookie, Mims caught 60- and 53-yard passes while returning a punt 45 yards in what appeared to be a breakthrough Week 2, only to be minimally used by Sean Payton over his next 14 games. Come year's end, Mims had run a route on only 37% of the Broncos' dropbacks, despite his placing 10th among wide receivers (minimum 30 targets) in aDOT (15.0) and 18th in big-play reception rate (27.3%). Following Jerry Jeudy's offseason trade to Cleveland, the path was seemingly clear for Mims to take over as the No. 2 target in Payton's offense, though the selection of Troy Franklin, the signing of Josh Reynolds and return of Tim Patrick tosses some cold water on the early excitement. Mims still has a path to a fantasy breakout, but he'll need to be sharp during the preseason to remain an attractive late-round pick.