Monday Night Football just got a whole lot tougher for the Denver Broncos, with All-Pro punt returner and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. exiting their battle against the Kansas City Chiefs with a hip injury. This is a brutal blow for Denver, happening on the second drive of the game against a fierce rival.
Mims Jr. Hits the Medical Tent on MNF
The scene was pretty grim as Mims Jr. went into the medical tent during the Broncos’ touchdown drive. Things got even more serious when he then walked to the locker room alongside team doctors. According to Susie Wargin from the sidelines, Mims is officially “questionable to return” with that hip injury. You never want to see a guy like Mims go down, especially in a rivalry game like this.
Next Man Up: Abrams-Draine and Bryant Get Their Shot
With Mims out, the Broncos had to make immediate adjustments. Third-year cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine stepped up to take over punt return duties on special teams, which is a huge shift. And keep an eye on second-year wide receiver Pat Bryant. He’s likely to see a big uptick in snaps now. Bryant already showed he’s ready, making three big catches on that second drive that ended with an Evan Engram touchdown. That’s the kind of playmaking Denver needs right now.
This is a massive hit for the Broncos as they try to keep pace with the Chiefs. Everyone’s eyes are on Kris Abrams-Draine and Pat Bryant now. Can they fill the void and help Denver turn this game around?
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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