Garoppolo remains 49ers' starting QB despite team struggles
The San Francisco 49ers have a four-game losing streak and starter Jimmy Garoppolo is coming off the worst game of his careerOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ELIJAH MITCHELL #25 - RUNNING BACK - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
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Elijah Mitchell Says 49ers Offense Needs to 'Do Better Longer' Mitchell reflected on the team's 30-18 primetime loss to the Colts and evaluated his 107-yard, one touchdown performance on Sunday night.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Elijah Mitchell's Best Plays from His 107-Yard Primetime Outing Watch all of 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell's top highlights from the rookie's 107-yard game against the Indianapolis Colts on "Sunday N...
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Looks strong off bye Mitchell rushed 18 times for 107 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Colts.
Impact It was a tale of two running backs Sunday, as Mitchell posted an identical rushing line to the Colts' Jonathan Taylor. While the latter's team got the victory, the rookie tailback continued to establish himself as the top dog in San Francisco and as a reliable fantasy option for managers. Mitchell gets a favorable matchup next Sunday against the Bears, who have given up 122.1 rushing yards per game to opponents this season.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elijah Mitchell's Top Highlights from Week 7 ' San Francisco 49ers
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Elijah Mitchell hits hole at full speed for 20-yard pickup San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell hits the hole at full speed for a 20-yard pickup
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • NFL.COM
Elijah Mitchell slices through Colts' defense on shifty 14-yard TD San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell slices through the Indianapolis Colts' defense on a shifty 14-yard touchdown.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • NFL.COM
Elijah Mitchell Finds the Hole for a 20-Yard Pickup 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell ran up the field full speed for a 20-yard pickup.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Elijah Mitchell Rushes for a 14-Yard Touchdown vs. Colts Running back Elijah Mitchell closed out the 49ers first drive of "Sunday Night Football" with a touchdown.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7
Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers coming off bye seek 1st win vs. Colts since 2001
The San Francisco 49ers return from a bye week looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Indianapolis ColtsOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reclaims lead role Mitchell (shoulder) ran for 43 yards on nine carries against Arizona on Sunday, adding two receptions for 19 yards on two targets.
Impact Although he saw only nine carries, Mitchell functioned as the clear RB1 for the 49ers ahead of fellow rookie Trey Sermon (one carry for seven yards). The reason Mitchell's usage was so low was the high rushing volume claimed by quarterback Trey Lance (16 carries for 89 yards), who draws carries that would otherwise go to the running backs under Jimmy Garoppolo (calf). Coach Kyle Shanahan said Garoppolo will return to the starting lineup once he's physically able, so if Garoppolo returns after the Week 6 bye then Mitchell might claim a higher share of the San Francisco running game than he did under Lance in Week 5.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Sunday San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Mitchell (shoulder) will play Sunday against Arizona, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports. Mitchell was a full participant in Friday'...
Impact Mitchell missed the 49ers' last two games with the right shoulder injury, allowing rookie Trey Sermon to get a look as the team's lead back. While Sermon bounced back from a poor showing in the Week 3 loss to the Packers with a more productive one (19 carries for 89 yards) last week against the Seahawks, he's still likely to lose at least some work to Mitchell, who briefly took over as the 49ers' top option out of the backfield following Raheem Mostert's (knee) season-ending injury in the opener. Though Mitchell absorbed contact in practices this week and looks healthy again, predicting how the work may break down between him and Sermon is difficult. Shahanan hasn't hinted whether Mitchell will immediately reclaim lead duties in the backfield, or if he'll be eased back into the mix as part of a timeshare with Sermon.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited, but taking contact Mitchell (shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Like last week, Mitchell has logged limited sessions so far this week. Unlike last week, he's gotten rid of his blue non-contact jersey, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. Mitchell continues to work his way back from a shoulder stinger suffered Week 2, which has sidelined him the past two games. If he's able to gain clearance to play Sunday, it's unclear if he'll be able to retake the No. 1 spot on the running back depth chart, or if he'll share the load with Trey Sermon, who has started in Mitchell's place.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals try to improve to 5-0 against skidding 49ers
The Arizona Cardinals are trying to improve to 5-0 for the first time since 1974 when they host the San Francisco 49ers on SundayOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Christian McCaffrey, Joe Mixon, Elijah Mitchell affecting Week 5 start 'em, sit 'em calls Christian McCaffrey, Joe Mixon, Elijah Mitchell headline a group of running backs who figure to be
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Garoppolo not ruled out despite not being able to practice
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s injured calf hasn’t healed enough for him to be able to practice but isn’t injured enough to rule him out of this week’s game for the San Francisco 49...OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts in limited practice Mitchell (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After sitting out Week 3, Mitchell logged limited sessions during Week 4 prep, but he donned a non-contact jersey in each one and was deemed inactive this past Sunday against the Seahawks. It's unclear if he ditched the blue jersey, as expected, but he may just be ramping his reps this week as he puts his shoulder stinger further in the rearview mirror. Mitchell has two more practices to go to bump up to all activity, at which point the 49ers will have a better indication of his status for Sunday's game at Arizona. Assuming he suits up, it'll be interesting to see the breakdown of backfield work between Mitchell and Trey Sermon, who has logged back-to-back starts in the former's absence.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Christian McCaffrey & Elijah Mitchell affecting Week 5 RB rankings Injuries to running backs Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell will affect Week 5 fantasy RB rankings, and we have the latest updates sur...
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Garoppolo injury turns 49ers offense over to Trey Lance
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has a chance to play this week after missing the second half with a bruised calfOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely to take contact this week Coach Kyle Shanahan expects Mitchell (shoulder) to practice without a blue non-contact jersey this week, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Impact After sitting out Week 3 due to a shoulder stinger, Mitchell was able to return to the practice field last week in a non-contact jersey, logging three limited sessions in the process. It wasn't enough to gain clearance for game action this past Sunday versus the Seahawks, which allowed Trey Sermon to dominate the backfield work for a second straight contest (19 carries for 89 yards on 51 percent snap share). On Wednesday, it appears Mitchell will take one of the final steps in his recovery, but he may need a few sessions to get back to full participation. Once he does, though, he's a decent bet to retain the No. 1 RB spot on the depth chart.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Missing second consecutive game Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Seahawks, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.
Impact Mitchell's Week 2 shoulder injury was considered "worse than a stinger" by coach Kyle Shanahan at the time. Shanahan noted during Week 4 prep that Mitchell's availability would come down to pain tolerance, and the rookie sixth-round pick won't be able to give it a go just yet. While Mitchell misses a second consecutive game Sunday, Trey Sermon and fullback Kyle Juszczyk likely will handle the bulk of the backfield reps yet again. Beyond that duo, Trenton Cannon and Jacques Patrick are on hand for special-teams work and the occasional rep on offense, if needed.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
2021 Week 4 fantasy football rankings, sleepers: Elijah Mitchell out, Sunday update In his Week 4 fantasy football rankings, Jake Ciely gives a thumbs up to the backfields of Las Vegas and Arizona, and strawberry Starbursts.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kyle Juszczyk Fantasy Outlook Still Weak Despite Boost From Elijah Mitchell Injury Update in Week 4 Fantasy football managers may have expected Trey Sermon to be the most productive San Francisco 49ers' running back in Week 3 with Elijah Mi...
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Not expected to play Sunday Mitchell (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, isn't expected to play in the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Official confirmation of the running back's Week 4 status will arrive once inactives are posted in advance of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. If Mitchell is indeed unavailable, Trey Sermon would once again be in line for an expanded role in the 49ers' backfield.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
