Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell is expected to be active for the first time this season against the Houston Texans. The third-year back has been a healthy scratch through the first four weeks, but he's finally set to make his season debut in Week 5. With Lamar Jackson (hamstring) sidelined, the Ravens are expected to lean heavily on the run game, especially with four running backs now on the active roster. The Texans have allowed the 15th-most fantasy points to running backs, and while Mitchell isn't projected to see a major workload right away, his activation adds excitement to Baltimore's backfield rotation. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on how he's utilized in this new-look offense, as his explosiveness could earn him a more significant role moving forward.
Oct 4, 2025 11:23 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell has an opportunity to be in uniform in Week 5 against the Texans, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Mitchell has been a healthy inactive for every game so far this season, but Harbaugh indicates that this week could look different for the speedy back. Mitchell played one game during the preseason and looked electric anytime he touched the ball, rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown on nine carries in his only action of the preseason. He missed most of 2024 recovering from an ACL injury, but we saw him in limited action in 2023, and he was equally dynamic. He rushed for a ridiculous 8.4 yards per carry, easily the most of any running back with at least 47 carries that season. Mitchell is a player to put on watch lists to see what the usage looks like if he plays this week.
Oct 1, 2025 7:14 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (healthy scratch) has been ruled out for Monday night's matchup against the Detroit Lions. Mitchell has yet to appear in a regular-season game this year, sitting as a healthy scratch each week. The second-year back flashed explosiveness as a rookie before tearing his ACL late in the 2023 season, and he has yet to carve out a role in Baltimore's crowded backfield. With Mitchell sidelined, Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali will continue to operate as the primary backups behind starter Derrick Henry. Hill has logged over 40% of the snaps in the first two games and should maintain a steady role, though the matchup against Detroit's stout run defense remains difficult. Mitchell's next chance to be active will come in Week 4, when the Ravens travel to face the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sep 22, 2025 7:06 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team "just (doesn't) have the spot right now" for running back Keaton Mitchell, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Mitchell has been a healthy scratch for each of the team's first two games of 2025. He appears to be behind Ravens backs Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Rasheen Ali, with Ali getting the nod over Mitchell due to his special teams ability. Mitchell missed most of 2024 due to a knee injury, but he flashed upside in 2023, recording 396 yards and two touchdowns on 47 carries. At this point, the 23-year-old likely needs a change of scenery or an injury to one of the backs in front of him in Baltimore to revitalize his career. Mitchell should remain off the radar of fantasy managers.
Sep 20, 2025 2:56 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell finds himself as a healthy inactive for the second straight week to open the season in Week 2 against the division-rival Cleveland Browns on Sunday. To begin the 2025 campaign, Mitchell has found himself as the team's RB4 behind Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Rasheen Ali. The 23-year-old has intriguing power and explosiveness, but he's had trouble staying on the field early in his career, playing only 13 games (two starts) since entering the league in 2023. He has averaged a healthy 6.9 yards per carry on his 62 rushing attempts with 426 yards and two touchdowns, but right now, he's off the fantasy radar altogether in redraft leagues. Mitchell's next chance to make his 2025 debut will be in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Sept. 22.
Sep 14, 2025 12:25 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Buffalo Bills. Rasheen Ali and Justice Hill will operate as the Ravens' depth running backs behind Derrick Henry. According to Jamison Hensley of ESPN, Ali was chosen to be active over Mitchell because of his special teams impact. Meanwhile, Zay Flowers can fill Mitchell's role on jet sweeps and screens behind the line of scrimmage. He's still worth stashing in deeper dynasty leagues because he's shown flashes of potential before, but time is running out for him to make an impact at the NFL level.
Sep 7, 2025 7:14 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said recently that Mitchell has a chance to return in time for the team's final preseason game on Saturday. The third-year running back rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown in Baltimore's preseason opener, but was held out of their second game due to a hamstring injury. Mitchell is competing with Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali for RB2 snaps in Baltimore behind Derrick Henry. If Henry were to go down with an injury, Mitchell might have the highest upside of the remaining Ravens running backs.
Aug 18, 2025 10:11 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) has a hamstring injury, but he will be "fine for the opener," according to Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh also did not rule Mitchell out for the Ravens' final preseason game against the Washington Commanders next Saturday. A torn ACL that he suffered in Week 15 of 2023 limited Mitchell to just five games in 2024, so it's unfortunate to see him battling injuries once again. Thankfully, this ailment does not appear to be particularly serious. Once he returns, Mitchell will be competing with Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali for playing time in the Baltimore backfield behind Derrick Henry.
Aug 17, 2025 9:13 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) once again did not practice on Monday, according to Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun. Mitchell, who's dealing with an undisclosed injury, hasn't practiced since an impressive preseason-opening performance against the Indianapolis Colts last Thursday. The 23-year-old carried the ball nine times for a team-high 68 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 24-16 win. Mitchell missed all but five games last season while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in 2023, his rookie campaign. If he's healthy this year, Mitchell will vie for touches behind superstar workhorse Derrick Henry. The Ravens are set to play their next preseason game on Saturday in Dallas, but it's unclear if Mitchell will be available to follow up on his productive showing from last week.
Aug 11, 2025 8:23 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) missed the team's practice on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. However, head coach John Harbaugh said it's not a major ailment for the third-year back, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Mitchell shined in Baltimore's first preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. He missed most of the 2024 season while recovering from a torn ACL, earning just 15 total carries in five games played. Mitchell enters 2025 competing with veteran Justice Hill and fifth-round rookie Rasheen Ali for backup work behind Derrick Henry in the Ravens' backfield.
Aug 9, 2025 11:25 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) is not taking part in Saturday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. It's unclear exactly what Mitchell is dealing with, but he did carry the ball nine times for 68 yards and a touchdown in the preseason opener on Thursday night against the Indianapolis Colts. We'll keep an eye on the 23-year-old's participation at practice going into next week, but it's likely a minor injury and shouldn't impact his availability for the start of the 2025 season. Mitchell has plenty of big-play abilities out of the backfield, but he's played in only 13 games in his first two seasons in the NFL due to injuries. He's averaged a healthy 6.9 yards per carry. However, unless Derrick Henry misses extended time with an injury in 2025, Mitchell will likely struggle for weekly touches in Baltimore.
Aug 9, 2025 1:55 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell posted the most efficient game out of the backfield in the 24-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The third-year back finished with nine carries for 68 yards (7.6 yards per carry) and one touchdown. During his 22-yard score in the first quarter, Mitchell showed great patience and bursts of speed to hit every part of the open field that his blockers gave him. As of right now, the competition is for the third running back spot, so Mitchell has to separate himself from Rasheen Ali and D'Ernest Johnson. While Ali scored as well, Mitchell seems to be in the driver's seat so far.
Aug 8, 2025 10:42 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell is expected to have a role in the upcoming season. After flashing immense big-play ability during his rookie season in 2023, Mitchell spent most of the 2024 campaign recovering from a knee injury he suffered late in the 2023 season. When he did eventually return to the field in 2024, Mitchell had a minimal role as he was the clear No. 3 option on the depth chart behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. He carried the ball just 15 times and ran for 30 yards. He added 28 yards on one reception. In 2023, Mitchell posted an eye-catching 8.4 YPC, which suggests he could carry fantasy upside if given the carries. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp as he could be worth a look as a late-round target in deeper leagues, if he can take over the No. 2 job on the depth chart.
Aug 4, 2025 11:35 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell is unlikely to move very far up the depth chart during training camp. Recently, Ravens' offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Mitchell would be fighting for touches as the third back. He's not wrong as Derrick Henry is going to be the workhorse back with Justice Hill being able to run and catch passes in the backfield. However, Mitchell has looked explosive in camp, according to Monken. He's making some impressive plays in camp that might earn him more playing time in Baltimore. It's possible Mitchell cuts into Hill's playing time, but it probably won't be enough to warrant rostering Mitchell on a weekly basis.
Jul 30, 2025 9:35 PM EST
According to Sarah Ellison, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator told reporters Keaton Mitchell is fighting to get touches in the backfield right now. It's the simple fact that the Ravens don't really need a third string back at the moment. Derrick Henry is the workhorse back and Justice Hill has proven to be a versatile option in the backfield. That being said, Mitchell and Rasheen Ali probably won't see much action to begin the season. Mitchell was limited to eight games during his rookie season due to an ACL tear. He only played in five contests last season and doesn't have a path to consistent playing time in Baltimore right now.
Jul 27, 2025 9:52 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell suffered an ACL tear in his knee in his rookie year in 2023 but has shown the same speed and explosiveness in offseason workouts that he teased back in 2023 before his season-ending injury. Mitchell was still navigating physical and mental hurdles when he returned last November to average just 2.0 yards per carry in five regular-season games. The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec writes that the 23-year-old has looked quicker and more assertive during offseason workouts in recent weeks, which is a great development for the Ravens. Although Derrick Henry remains the RB1 workhorse in Baltimore, he's not getting any younger, and Mitchell is far too explosive not to be used in 2025. Mitchell has the most upside of the Ravens' backup RBs and would be a fine handcuff to Henry.
Jun 24, 2025 11:08 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell suffered a significant ACL tear at the end of his 2023 rookie campaign and was limited to just five games in 2024, logging touches in two contests. In his first season, the East Carolina product averaged a whopping 8.4 yards per carry on 47 rushing attempts, totalling 396 yards and two touchdowns. Had he not suffered a major injury, he could have entered last season as the clear RB2 behind Derrick Henry, but he'll get that chance again entering the 2025 campaign, and the 23-year-old is back to 100%. "I feel like I'm back better than when I first got here," Mitchell said. "I tell guys a lot that talk to me that I'm starting all over. They don't even know what I can do. I'm just starting all over again, proving what I can do and taking it day by day." While Henry remains the clear workhorse in Baltimore, he is entering his age-31 season and carries additional injury risk. In deeper setups, Mitchell and Justice Hill can be considered handcuff stashes, though Rasheen Ali will also have the chance to compete for a spot on the depth chart.
Jun 3, 2025 2:37 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said it was miraculous that running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) even returned to the field last year from a knee injury that cut short his rookie year in 2023. "I'm almost certain he's going to be on a whole other level coming back this spring," Harbaugh said. The 23-year-old missed the first nine games of the 2024 season and ended up seeing action in only five games, carrying the ball 15 times for 30 yards and catching his only target for 28 yards. Mitchell's path to fantasy relevance in his third year in 2025 will be difficult as long as both Derrick Henry and Justice Hill are healthy, but the upside is evident after a rookie season that saw him average 8.4 yards per carry on 47 rushing attempts before his knee injury. It remains to be seen if he'll be as explosive coming off his serious knee injury, but he could be a nice buy-low target in dynasty/keeper leagues.
Apr 1, 2025 11:00 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (coach's decision) and linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring, neck) are both inactive for Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mitchell is a healthy scratch after he was not listed on the injury report. Rasheen Ali is expected to operate as the Ravens' No. 3 receiver in his absence. On the defensive side, Van Noy's absence was expected after the Ravens listed him as doubtful on their final injury report. He will miss his second consecutive game, creating additional defensive opportunities for Tavius Robinson.
Dec 1, 2024 3:12 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that running back 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.
Nov 11, 2024 12:17 PM EST
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