Rookie Elijah Mitchell becomes pleasant surprise for 49ers
Elijah Mitchell has been one of the NFL’s biggest surprises this seasonDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Streaking 49ers lose Warner, Samuel for at least 1 week
Now that the San Francisco 49ers have won three straight games to get back into the playoff race, they will need to deal with the absence of two key players for at least one weekNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elijah Mitchell, Azeez Al-Shaair rise to the occasion in gritty 49ers victory Elijah Mitchell ran for more than 100 yards for the fourth time this season and the first time with a metal pin in his injured right hand.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Makes impact in return Mitchell carried the ball 27 times for 133 yards and a touchdown and caught five of six targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Vikings.
Impact After missing last week's contest due to rib and finger injuries, Mitchell seemed none the worse for wear in his return and saw his highest touch volume of the season, setting a new career high in scrimmage yards in the process. The rookie is the clear No. 1 back for the Niners when he's healthy, giving him significant upside in Week 13 against the Seahawks.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Game balls: Vikings at 49ers Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell were the main beneficiaries as San Francisco gashed the Vikings on the ground.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Elijah Mitchell: 'Deebo's a Running Back to Me' Mitchell discussed his mindset when he steps on the field, how his finger felt following his first game back from surgery and the versatilit...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
George Kittle Highlights Elijah Mitchell's 133-Yard Rushing Performance Kittle evaluated Mitchell's rookie season so far, praised the Faithful for their energy at Levi's® Stadium and looked ahead to the team's We...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Elijah Mitchell's Top Highlights from 168-Yard Game in Week 12 Watch 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell's best plays from his 168-yard game in the Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
49ers beat Vikings 34-26 for 3rd straight win
Deebo Samuel ran for two touchdowns before leaving with an injury and Elijah Mitchell ran for 133 yards and a score, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 34-26 victory over the Min...NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elijah Mitchell Dives into the End Zone for a 2-Yard Touchdown 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell pushed his way into the end zone for a quick 2-yard touchdown.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Elijah Mitchell, Dre Greenlaw Active vs. Vikings A look at who's in and who's out in the NFC showdown between the 49ers and Vikings.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Returning to action Week 12 Mitchell (finger) is active for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.
Impact Mitchell came out of Week 10 with a broken finger that required surgery. Initially, there was optimism from coach Kyle Shanahan that Mitchell would be able to play Week 11, but the 49ers ended up keeping him out of practice and eventually on the sideline last Sunday at Jacksonville. In his return to the practice field Wednesday, Mitchell was tabbed with both the finger and a rib issue, which resulted in limited listings on all three Week 12 injury reports and a questionable designation for Sunday. Both Adam Schefter of ESPN and Jay Glazer on the Fox Sunday morning pregame show noted that Mitchell was poised to play and even start at running back in his return, and he'll do just that. In six previous starts this season, Mitchell averaged 17.7 touches for 88.2 yards from scrimmage per game and scored two rushing TDs.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely starter Mitchell (rib/finger) is going to play and probably start Sunday afternoon against the Vikings, Jay Glazer reported on the Fox Sunday morning pregame show.
Impact This fits with the earlier reports from other sources this week that he'd play, with the added confirmation that he'll start.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Sunday Mitchell (rib/finger), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Assuming he does play, Mitchell likely will retake lead duties out of the backfield, while Jeff Wilson and Trey Sermon would be the main candidates for complementary work with JaMycal Hasty (ankle) still sidelined.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Latest news on Aaron Jones, Elijah Mitchell impacting Week 12 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Aaron Jones and Elijah Mitchell both missed last week but have a chance of playing in Week 12. Get the latest injury updates on these RBs ah...
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Updates on Elijah Mitchell, Dee Ford and Others Ahead of #MINvsSF Kyle Shanahan provided final injury updates ahead of the 49ers NFC matchup against the Vikings.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Bosa is back at rookie level, leading 49ers' defense
Nick Bosa was pretty dominant as a rookie in 2019 when his pass rush skills helped the San Francisco 49ers make it to the Super BowlNOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Status in question for Week 12 Mitchell (rib/finger) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Vikings, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Mitchell opened Week 12 prep with back-to-back limited listings on 49ers injury reports as he contended with both his recovery from surgery on his finger and a rib issue. The former is the one clouding his status, but coach Kyle Shanahan told Matt Barrows of The Athletic on Friday that Mitchell will play Sunday if he's "comfortable" with how the 49ers are protecting his finger. Assuming he's available this weekend, Mitchell likely will retake lead duties out of the backfield, while Jeff Wilson and Trey Sermon would be the main candidates for complementary work with JaMycal Hasty (ankle) still sidelined.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Another limited practice Mitchell (rib/finger) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice report, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Mitchell also was limited Wednesday after a week in which he underwent surgery that forced him to sit out this past Sunday at Jacksonville. By at least maintaining his activity level for a second straight day, he seems to be putting himself in a position to return Sunday against the Vikings. Ultimately, though, Mitchell may enter the weekend with an injury designation, leaving a question mark about who will head the 49ers backfield in Week 12.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dee Ford, Dre Greenlaw, Elijah Mitchell Expected to Make Returns This Week Kyle Shanahan shared updates on pivotal playmakers leading up to Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Returning to practice Mitchell (finger) will return to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mitchell had surgery on his finger last Tuesday and didn't practice last week or play in Sunday's win over the Jaguars. He has a shot to make it back for the upcoming home game against Minnesota this Sunday, though Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle suggests Mitchell still looks "iffy" to play. His return to practice is at least a step in the right direction.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elijah Mitchell's availability vs. Vikings in question Elijah Mitchell’s status is unknown for the #49ers’ game vs. the Vikings, and head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t going to venture a guess.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Back-to-back wins get 49ers season back on track
The San Francisco 49ers appeared to hit rock bottom when they were embarrassed at home two weeks ago by backup quarterback Colt McCoy and the Arizona CardinalsNOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deemed 'day-to-day' Mitchell (finger) is considered "day-to-day" by coach Kyle Shanahan, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Shanahan relayed the news Monday, one day removed from Mitchell sitting out the 49ers' Week 11 win at Jacksonville due to a broken finger on his right hand. Mitchell underwent surgery on the appendage last Tuesday and didn't practice last week as a result. San Francisco gets back on the field Wednesday as it prepares for a visit from the Vikings on Sunday, but it remains to be seen if Mitchell makes the requisite progress in his recovery. Against the Jags, Jeff Wilson paced the 49ers backfield with 40 (of 69) offensive snaps and 20 touches, while Deebo Samuel (55 and nine, respectively), Kyle Juszczyk (38, one) and Trey Sermon (24, 11) were next up in the pecking order with JaMycal Hasty (ankle) also sidelined.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive in Week 11 Mitchell (finger) is listed as inactive Sunday in Jacksonville, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.
Impact Mitchell emerged from Week 10 action against the Rams with a broken finger on his right hand that required surgery Tuesday. There was some optimism at the time that the rookie sixth-rounder would be available Sunday, but Mitchell didn't practice Wednesday through Friday and entered the weekend as doubtful to suit up. With his status for Week 11 now confirmed, the 49ers backfield will be down both Mitchell and JaMycal Hasty (ankle), leaving Jeff Wilson, Trey Sermon, Trenton Cannon and Kyle Juszczyk as the team's options at running back.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
