What It Means:

Mitchell handled nine carries in Sunday's clash with the Ravens, recording 138 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown with 1 reception on 2 targets for -4 receiving yards. Mitchell, an undrafted free agent in April, spent the first part of the season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Since returning, he had been a non-factor, but that changed in a big way against the Seahawks. Mitchell made the most of his first real opportunity, leading Baltimore in rushing yards and breaking off multiple explosive runs for gains of 40 and 60 yards. Gus Edwards has been solid for the Ravens, especially in the red zone, but Mitchell brings an explosive element, with true breakaway speed, that has been missing from Baltimore's backfield. The question moving forward is how involved will Mitchell be? Asked about Mitchell getting more playing time on Monday, John Harbaugh said "I'm sure there will be a rotation." adding that it will be determined by which running back has the hot hand and who's not tired. For Week 10, it will be difficult to trust Mitchell in fantasy lineups, but his potential during the second half of the season makes him an exciting bench stash.

Mitchell's current Week 10 projection against the Cleveland Browns includes 20.3 rushing yards, 0.14 total touchdowns, and 3.4 FanDuel points. His salary is $5,100.