Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. breaks free up the sideline for 54-yard catch-and-run. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix's best plays from a 288-yard; two touchdown game in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, the NFL announced Wednesday. This is the second such career award for the jack-of-all-trades, who made the Pro Bowl and earned second-team All-Pro honors as a rookie in 2023 for his dynamic return ability.

The Denver Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since winning Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. Last week they ended another long drought with their ninth win.

Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. finds open space on a 61-yard punt return vs. the Colts.

Before Marvin Mims takes the field Sunday, there will be player props available for the 4:25 PM ET kickoff, live on CBS. The Denver Broncos (8-5) and Mims face off versus the Indianapolis Colts

The Broncos have struggled to get the second-year speedster involved, but moving him around the formation has unlocked some production.

Mims was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in the Week 15 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. One thing Mims is gifted with is the ability to navigate the chaos of kick returns and collect some major yardage with his lightning-quick feet and ability to find those pockets of space.

The second-year player's 61-yard punt return in the fourth quarter set up the Broncos' go-ahead score against the Colts.

Again, the ground game. The Broncos ran seven times for 53 yards on their opening drive, which ended with rookie Audric Estime's first career touchdown. After that, they ran 14 times for 57 yards with Estime finishing with a team-high nine carries for 48 yards.

In two seasons as Denver’s head coach, Payton’s aggressiveness has been a gift and a curse. While there are times he has used that mindset to his advantage, there have also been moments when it has cost his team, leading to head-scratching in-game decisions, especially in big moments.

But if the Broncos lose to the Bengals, they might be forced to win at home against Kansas City (13-1) on Jan. 4 or 5 to make it. That means Denver fans likely will be rooting for the Chiefs in their next two games, Saturday at home to Houston (9-5) and Wednesday at Pittsburgh (10-4).