Keaton Mitchell Practicing In Full
Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday. Mitchell wasn't active until Week 6 due to injury and made his NFL debut in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions, but he injured his hamstring in that game and was inactive in the Week 8 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The 21-year-old undrafted rookie looks set to return to action this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, barring a setback with his hammy. It's important to note that lead back Gus Edwards (toe) didn't practice on Wednesday. If Edwards is limited or out in Week 9, Mitchell could see an elevated workload behind Justice Hill. For now, Mitchell is strictly a bench stash in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
Keaton Mitchell's Role Could Expand
Keaton Mitchell's role in the offense could expand moving forward. "I do see a little bit of a three-headed monster there," Harbaugh said of the team's backfield that also includes the NFL's leading rusher in Derrick Henry and pass-catching specialist Justice Hill. Mitchell finally recovered from a torn ACL that he suffered in his rookie season in 2023 to make his season debut in last Thursday night's one-point win over the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, but the 22-year-old wasn't involved much, seeing two snaps on offense. He averaged 8.4 yards per carry and 10.3 yards per catch in eight games last year and has enough explosive abilities as a ball-carrier to warrant a bench stash in fantasy leagues down the stretch, especially if you also have Henry rostered.
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that running back Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Keaton Mitchell Making Season Debut On Thursday
Keaton Mitchell (knee) has been activated off the injured reserve and is set to make his season debut on Thursday evening against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mitchell has been sidelined since suffering a torn ACL last December. Last season, the 22-year-old showcased his elite speed as he averaged an impressive 8.4 yards per carry. Through Weeks 9 through 15, Mitchell averaged just 7.8 attempts per game but was able to tally an average of 66.0 rushing yards in each outing. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should look to stash Mitchell for the time being as even though he has big-play ability, he will face a limited workload early on as he is eased into action. Down the stretch, he could eventually earn a decent role in the Baltimore offense playing behind Derrick Henry.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec
Baltimore Ravens running back Source: Jeff Zrebiec
Optimism Surrounding Keaton Mitchell's Status For Thursday Night
Keaton Mitchell (knee) will be active for Thursday night against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals to kick off Week 10 action. Head coach John Harbaugh said earlier this week there was a chance Mitchell would be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list to make his 2024 debut on Thursday, and it looks like it's going to happen after he put in three full practices from Monday through Wednesday. The explosive second-year back won't be recommended for starting fantasy lineups in his first game back, but don't forget that he averaged 8.4 yards per carry and also 10.3 yards per reception in his first eight games in 2023 before tearing his ACL. Mitchell's impending return is bad news for Justice Hill, but Derrick Henry will remain Baltimore's unquestioned lead back.
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garofolo
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that there is optimism that Baltimore Ravens running back Source: NFL Network - Mike Garofolo
Keaton Mitchell, Rasheen Ali Tagged As Questionable For Thursday
Keaton Mitchell (knee) and Rasheen Ali (ankle) are both listed as questionable for the team's Thursday night matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mitchell has been working through a knee injury, and if he's active, it will be for the first time this season. Ali has been dealing with an injury of his own that's kept him out of Baltimore's prior three contests. It would be fantastic if the duo could return to full health, but with teammates Derrick, Henry, and Justice Hill in clear, defined roles in the Ravens' offense, there aren't many excess touches to go around. Neither Mitchell nor Ali will be recommended fantasy options if they're active for the Week 10 outing.
Source: Adam Schefter
Baltimore Ravens running backs Source: Adam Schefter
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