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Marvin Mims Jr. was a blur.<\/p>\n

In the second quarter of last week\u2019s loss to Washington, Denver\u2019s rookie wide receiver fielded a punt from his team\u2019s 15-yard and took off. He maneuvered past a defender before cutting to the outside, taking advantage of the open field near the sideline for a 45-yard return to Washington\u2019s 40.<\/p>\n

On a sour Sunday afternoon, Mims\u2019 return and kicker Wil Lutz going 2 for 2 on field goal attempts highlighted an encouraging day for the special teams unit. They are hoping to build on the performance Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarvin was able to make a guy miss, which shows his short-area quickness, and then he was able to outrun some people,\u201d special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica said. \u201cNot every week you have a long return like that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mims\u2019 return was just one part of a promising performance for the second-round pick. He caught two passes for 113 yards and a touchdown, finishing with the most all-purpose yards (168) by a Bronco in a single game since running back Javonte Williams\u2019 178 yards in 2021 against the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a number of different things that (Mims) excels at,\u201d head coach Sean Payton said. \u201cHe played well last week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kotwica was pleased with how Lutz bounced back after he botched an extra point and missed a 55-yard field goal in Week 1 against Las Vegas. Kotwica thought Lutz still getting used to a new field and special teams unit played a factor in his early struggles.<\/p>\n

\u201cWil has been in New Orleans for a long period of time,\u201d Kotwica said. \u201cJust getting familiar with the surface. We went over (to Empower Field at Mile High) a couple of weeks ago, and that\u2019s something we are always open to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Injury Report<\/h4>\n

Broncos safety Justin Simmons (hip) did not practice for the second straight day, as his availability for Sunday\u2019s matchup against the Dolphins is in question. Outside linebacker Frank Clark (hip) and defensive tackle Mike Purcell (ankle) were also sidelined, while left tackle Garett Bolles (ankle) was a full participant after being limited on Thursday.<\/p>\n

For the Dolphins, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (concussion) and running back Salvon Ahmed (groin) did not practice on Thursday. Offensive tackle Terron Armstead (back\/ankle\/knee), linebacker Jaelan Phillips (back), defensive back Elijah Campbell (knee), defensive tackle Raekwon Davis (wrist), and tight ends Julian Hill (ankle) and Tyler Kroft (back) were limited participants.<\/p>\n

Starting cornerback Xavien Howard (rest) returned to practice Thursday. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (ankle) were full participants after being limited on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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