Ravens fans may finally see the Keaton Mitchell game they’ve waited for on Sunday
For the entire season, Baltimore Ravens fans have been begging John Harbaugh to unleash Keaton Mitchell. This Sunday could be the week it happens. Justice Hill missed two days of practice this week and was officially ruled out with a toe injury on Friday. With Hill sidelined, Mitchell feels poised to see a bigger role in the offense.
Even before Hill's injury, Mitchell was (finally) seeing an increased role in the run game over the past three weeks; he has received four carries in each game. Conversely, Hill has received three total carries during this span. Mitchell adds a much-needed explosive element to the Ravens' run game. This will be especially vital against a formidable Cleveland Browns defense in Week 11.
Mitchell could give the Ravens the punch they need against the Browns
Listen, I get that the Browns are 2-7, but they have a dangerous defense. Notably, they give the second fewest yards per game (264.9) and fewer than 100 yards per game. In their Week 2 matchup, the Ravens' run game struggled despite a 41-17 win; they rushed for just 45 yards. The Ravens (4-5) can't afford to lose games as they fight for a playoff spot, and don't be fooled by the Browns' record; they aren't a pushover.
Derrick Henry rushed for just 23 yards on 11 carries. The Browns will be expecting a lot of carries for Henry, and thus, the Ravens need to do something to catch them off guard. Undoubtedly, giving Mitchell a steady diet in the run game would be the perfect way to surprise the Browns. And with Hill out, the chances of Harbaugh and Greg Roman implementing Mitchell into their game plan skyrocket.
The third-year running back is the definition of dynamic, and giving him some responsibilities would unlock another element in the Ravens' offense. Mitchell is averaging 6.2 yards per attempt, and as a rookie, he averaged an insane 8.4 yards per attempt. Last week against the Minnesota Vikings (which is a similar defense to the Browns), Mitchell rushed for 31 yards and averaged 7.8 yards per carry.
For as great as Henry is, continuing to use him as the sole running back makes the offense predictable. Mitchell is a different type of back than Henry, and it would behoove the Ravens to take advantage of this.
Getting four carries in each of the last three games is an encouraging sign, given that Mitchell was (inexplicably) a healthy scratch for the first four games. However, Mitchell still needs more usage, and this is a perfect week to do so. With Hill's injury, Henry's struggles against the Browns, and Mitchell's impressive impact, the stars are aligning for Mitchell to have a big game.
‘The Golden Bachelor’ Stars Mel & Peg Open Up About Possibly Getting Engaged
Anyone who watched the finale of this season of “The Golden Bachelor” will know that the drama and romance didn’t end with an engagement. Indeed, as USA Today explains, “Just to be clear, since there is some online confusion: The diamond ring [that Mel presented to Peg] is not the engagement ring Bachelor franchise jeweler Neil Lane usually creates. It’s a whopper of a commitment ring.”
Indeed, the gold ring — whether it’s deemed a commitment ring or promise ring — happens to boast 30 diamonds (which is 3.5 carats total). Not too shabby!
So what exactly does the ring mean for Mel and Peg? “The ring is symbolic of our commitment together. So let’s have fun, let’s grow together. It just takes time,” Mel explained.
“It can be whatever you want it to be,” he added. “It’s whatever we want it to be.”
Mel Says the Ring Is a ‘Symbol’ of the Way They ‘Act Towards Each Other’
Mel also talked to Bachelor Nation about what the ring means to him, saying, “A ring is symbolic of the commitment, but you have to live the commitment and stand by it with your actions.”
And what kind of commitment have the two made to each other?
“This was our commitment going forward to live our lives the way we want to,” he said. “Whatever comes after, comes after, we are going to live the way we want to live and it’s going to be fun.”
He also explained, “The ring is a symbol, but it’s more the way we act towards each other.”
Do Mel & Peg Intend to Get Engaged?
While there was no engagement at the end of Mel’s season of “The Golden Bachelor,” there are some fans that are surely hoping a proposal will eventually happen and the pair might one day get married.For those who are curious, Mel admitted to USA Today that he and Peg have talked about marriage, however, they’re not engaged quite yet. He explained, “We just walked out for the first time 10 hours ago. We’re working on it.”
As for Peg, she told Bachelor Nation, “We get to write our own love story. We are in our 60’s and we’ve earned it. The heavy lifting is done. We have the right to write our love story the way we want to and that’s really nice.”
The pair also talked to Bachelor Nation about a possible engagement, saying they’re in “no rush.”
