The primetime showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions comes with some surprising roster decisions. Both teams released their inactive lists ahead of kickoff, and two familiar names popped up once again.
For the Ravens, running back Keaton Mitchell remains a healthy scratch, leaving Baltimore thin in its backfield rotation despite his explosive potential. Meanwhile, the Lions are sitting cornerback Jaire Alexander, also marked as a healthy scratch. This isn’t the first time either player has been sidelined without injury, raising questions about where they fit into their teams’ immediate plans.
The move is especially notable given the stakes of this matchup. Detroit enters the game looking to prove itself against one of the AFC’s most dynamic offenses led by Lamar Jackson, while Baltimore wants to show it can hang with one of the NFC’s toughest contenders. Leaving capable players like Mitchell and Alexander out of action adds even more intrigue to a game that already had fans buzzing.
Both coaches have emphasized “team-first” decisions, but fans of the Ravens and Lions alike will be wondering when — or if — these sidelined playmakers will get their chance to make an impact this season.
Ravens vs. Lions Inactives: Keaton Mitchell & Jaire Alexander Shockingly Benched Again
