Ravens Getting More Comfortable Using Keaton Mitchell
Keaton Mitchell in different personal groupings. Monken also acknowledged that there is still a learning curve with stuff like pass protection and route-running, but Mitchell's involvement only continues to grow in a crowded backfield that also consists of Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. Mitchell played a team-high 46% of the offensive snaps out of the backfield in Sunday night's win over the Los Angeles Chargers and led the backfield with 11 touches. Edwards and Hill will continue to chip in, but the 21-year-old is trending toward leading this backfield come postseason time and is easily the most explosive back with the most pure upside of the trio.
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said that the team is getting more comfortable with rookie running back Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
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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