Mile High Report on Marvin Mims

ArticleHorse Tracks: Payton says Broncos offense has to ‘figure it out, fast’October 5, 2026

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Marvin Mims Jr's fumbled punt return in the third quarter that led to a short touchdown drive for the Niners via a 1-yard Brock Purdy pass to Deebo Samuel was a turning point from the defensive slugfest from which the Broncos could never recover.

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Mims' fumbled punt return was turning point; led to SF TD

Marvin Mims Jr's fumbled punt return in the third quarter led to a short touchdown drive for San Francisco and was a turning point in the game; Sean Payton noted that the turnover in the kicking game flipped the field and affected time of possession, allowing the 49ers to control the game.