To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner. Then, some receiver was thrown in. Now, he’s also seeing time in the backfield.

Against a Kansas City Chiefs defense with backups all over the field -- the Chiefs had the AFC's No. 1 seed and playoff bye clinched -- the Broncos faced a first-and-10 from the C

The Denver Broncos have a bonafide playmaker and the onus is on Sean Payton to scheme Marvin Mims Jr. touches.

Marvin Mims has made the most of his chances in recent weeks, first from the backfield and more recently as his reps at receiver trend up.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Mims in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Here’s video of the play, courtesy of the team’s official Twitter/X page: Following the score, Denver now leads Kansas City 31-0 with a playoff berth on the line.

Denver Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix's 51-yard TD pass to Marvin Mims in Week 17 set the mark for longest NFL pass in air this season at 67 yards.

Three different Denver Broncos players will in the Pro Bowl Games: cornerback Pat Surtain II, wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. and linebacker Nik Bonitto. Surtain and Mims have earned Pro Bowl honors before. This is Bonitto's first time receiving the NFL honor. He's one of 24 players who have been chosen for the first time.

Mims recorded five receptions on five targets for 51 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 38-0 win over the Chiefs.

After two years spent as a pro, Denver Broncos return specialist Marvin Mims Jr. finds himself in the esteemed company of team icon Von Miller. Mims was named a Pro Bowl starter earlier this week, making him the only Bronco not named Miller to be named an NFL all-star in each of his first two seasons.

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II and punt returner Marvin Mims received NFLPA First-Team All-Pro honors.

Bo Nix’s touchdown pass to Marvin Mims traveled 67 air yards, making it the longest completion in the NFL this season.