The Baltimore Ravens will host the New England Patriots in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Keaton Mitchell.
Is Keaton Mitchell Playing in Week 16?
Mitchell is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Ravens’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Mitchell in Week 16?
A knee injury wasn’t enough to keep Keaton Mitchell out of the lineup on Sunday, and he continued to appear to be shot out of a cannon every time he got handed the ball.
For the season, he’s turned 39 carries into 295 yards (7.6 yards per carry). With a similar size profile, he feels a little like De’Von Achane, but without the role.
That’s obviously a top 5% runout for what he could be if given the opportunity, but he’ll be an interesting player to rank for 2026. This week, I’m not as interested. We got waves of Derrick Henry last week, and if they want to take down the Pats, they are going to need him to wear them down in the same way James Cook did.
Mitchell doesn’t need a 15-18 touch role to emerge as a lineup-worthy player, but he needs more than the 4-8 that he is currently getting.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mitchell’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Mitchell is projected to score 6.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mitchell to rush for 34 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception for 11 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Patriots at Ravens
The forecast for kickoff is 50 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
