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Ravens Tag Plays for Keaton Mitchell After Bye to Boost Backfield Speed

A four-carry, 43-yard outing with a 25-yard burst reinforced a plan that keeps Derrick Henry as the lead option.

Overview

  • Head coach John Harbaugh said the staff decided during the bye to ‘tag plays’ specifically for Keaton Mitchell to ensure he gets touches.
  • Mitchell delivered in the Week 8 win over the Bears with four rushes for 43 yards, including a 25-yard run, and he added two long kickoff returns.
  • Next Gen Stats clocked Mitchell at a top speed of 20.3 mph on his 25-yard carry, highlighting his breakaway threat.
  • Analysts say his efficiency supports a larger role, but the Ravens are expected to expand his usage gradually with Derrick Henry remaining the primary back.
  • The second-year speed back was inactive for the first four games and saw limited snaps earlier, with his increased involvement set to be monitored on a short week before facing Miami.