In a pivotal wild-card matchup, Marvin Mims Jr., the Denver Broncos' punt returner, faced a challenging moment against the Buffalo Bills. During the game, Mims was hit hard by Bills' special teamer Mack Hollins after receiving a punt. The Broncos were in a tight spot, trailing 10-7, and Mims' decision to return the punt without calling for a fair catch led to a significant play.

After the hit, Mims engaged in a brief confrontation with Reid Ferguson, another Bills player, who taunted him. This resulted in Mims receiving a penalty for unnecessary roughness, while Ferguson escaped without punishment. The Broncos were pushed back, which ultimately impacted their drive, culminating in a missed field goal attempt by Wil Lutz. Instead of heading into halftime tied, the Broncos found themselves down by three points.