Elijah Mitchell Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 200 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- May 2, 1998 (24)
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Drafted
- 2021 / Rd. 6 / Pk. 194 (SF)
- College
- Louisiana-Lafayette
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Game Logs
Elijah Mitchell News
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) is listed as questionable to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC Championship game. Mitchell took part in Friday's walkthrough practice after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but there's a chance he could be out or limited this weekend. We'd be surprised if the 24-year-old didn't play, but he could be less effective in an already tough matchup on limited touches behind lead back Christian McCaffrey. In the team's two postseason game, Mitchell has 23 carries for 53 yards and no touchdowns while adding two catches for 25 yards. He'll be a touchdown-dependent, low-cost DFS sleeper against Philly. If Mitchell is out, rookie Jordan Mason would likely operate as CMC's backup.
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) was unable to suit up for practice on Thursday. This is back-to-back days that Mitchell has been sidelined from practice due to a groin issue. He has joined fellow back Christian McCaffrey (calf) on the sideline for both practices. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned heading into the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 49ers are likely just trying to limit their reps, but make sure to check back on Friday for another update on Mitchell and McCaffrey. The absence of Mitchell could mean more snaps for Jordan Mason, but he wouldn't be an ideal DFS option.
San Francisco 49ers running backs Christian McCaffrey (calf) and Elijah Mitchell (groin) both missed practice on Wednesday. Both McCaffrey and Mitchell picked up minor injuries in the Divisional Round win over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday, but they are considered day-to-day and are expected to play in this Sunday's NFC Championship versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The Niners are likely just giving both backs some extra rest this week. CMC was out-carried by Mitchell last weekend and only had 35 rushing yards, but he managed to score a touchdown and hauled in six passes. Assuming he doesn't have any setbacks later this week, McCaffrey should be San Fran's lead back against a tough Eagles defensive front.
Depth Chart
| QB | Brock Purdy |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | |
| RB | Christian McCaffrey |
| Elijah Mitchell | |
| FB | Kyle Juszczyk |
| LWR | Brandon Aiyuk |
| Danny Gray | |
| RWR | Deebo Samuel |
| SWR | Jauan Jennings |
| Ray-Ray McCloud III | |
| TE | George Kittle |
| Tyler Kroft | |
| LT | Trent Williams |
| Colton McKivitz | |
| LG | Aaron Banks |
| Daniel Brunskill | |
| C | Jake Brendel |
| RG | Spencer Burford |
| Nick Zakelj | |
| RT | Mike McGlinchey |
| Jaylon Moore |
| LDE | Samson Ebukam |
| Charles Omenihu | |
| LDT | Javon Kinlaw |
| Kevin Givens | |
| RDT | Arik Armstead |
| T.Y. McGill | |
| RDE | Nick Bosa |
| Jordan Willis | |
| WLB | Dre Greenlaw |
| Oren Burks | |
| MLB | Fred Warner |
| SLB | Azeez Al-Shaair |
| Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles | |
| LCB | Deommodore Lenoir |
| Ambry Thomas | |
| SS | Talanoa Hufanga |
| Tarvarius Moore | |
| FS | Tashaun Gipson Sr. |
| George Odum | |
| RCB | Charvarius Ward |
| Samuel Womack III | |
| NB | Jimmie Ward |
| PK | Robbie Gould |
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell had a stunningly productive season as a rookie in 2021. As a sixth-round draft choice, few expected Mitchell to become a fantasy starter, yet he finished as the RB23 in standard leagues despite playing just 11 games. This came after Week 1 starter Raheem Mostert went down with a season-ending injury in the opener. The 24-year-old is expected to miss the entire preseason due to a hamstring injury but is expected to return in time for Week 1. He...
