ELIJAH MITCHELL NEWS

Shifts over to IR Mitchell (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact It's important to note that Mitchell could, and likely will, return during the 49ers' postseason run if the team gets to the playoffs, but this designation confirms the second-year back is out through at least Week 16. Based on the initial timetable placed by coach Kyle Shanahan earlier in the week, the postseason appears a more likely target for Mitchell's return to action. The 49ers did not choose to call up Tevin Coleman from the practice squad, meaning Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price will be left to back up star running back Christian McCaffrey on Sunday against the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will 49ers use Deebo Samuel as a runner more often down the stretch?

Elijah Mitchell sprained his left MCL. Christian McCaffrey has been hurt for much of the last three years. Should the 49ers rely on Deebo Sa...

DECEMBER 2, 2022

McCaffrey returns to practice for short-handed 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers lost one of their key running backs to a knee injury, but got much better news about their other one

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elijah Mitchell Fuera de 6 a 8 Semanas; Nuevo Esquinero para los 49ers El corredor de los 49ers Elijah Mitchell estará fuera de acción entre seis a ocho semanas debido a una lesión de rodilla durante el partido...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Elijah Mitchell to Miss the Rest of the Regular Season with an MCL Sprain He finishes the season with a rushing average of 5.6 yards per carry.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) out 6-8 weeks

The 49ers will be without one of their key weapons for the rest of the regular season, as RB Elijah Mitchell is slated to miss 6-8 weeks.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

49ers minutia minute: With Elijah Mitchell out 6 to 8 weeks, who's next in line? A review of Sunday's win revealed a strong game for Samson Ebukam and the moment Jauan Jennings started getting under the Saints' skin.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

49ers defense playing at Super Bowl level

When San Francisco turned an opening-drive takeaway into a field goal, the 49ers' confident defense believed that would be enough scoring for a win

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks Coach Kyle Shanahan noted Monday that Mitchell (knee) is in line to be out 6-to-8 weeks, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, the 49ers plan to place Mitchell on IR, which would ensure that he misses at least four games, but based on the estimated timetable put forth by Shanahan, the running back doesn't seem likely to be back before the postseason. In Mitchell's looming absence, Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price now are in line to log change-of-pace/complementary snaps for the 49ers behind top back Christian McCaffrey, while Tevin Coleman is a candidate to be elevated from the team's practice squad.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely sprained other MCL Mitchell (knee) likely sprained his MCL in Sunday's win over the Saints, but the injury isn't to the same knee as his Week 1 MCL sprain, per coach Kyle Shanahan, Eric Branch of the...

Impact Mitchell sat out Weeks 2-8 due to the first MCL sprain, which suggests he could be facing another multi-week absence, though the 49ers will do more testing before releasing a return timetable. Shanahan believes this injury is less severe than Mitchell's previous MCL sprain, per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Christian McCaffrey will lead the 49ers' backfield in Mitchell's absence, with Jordan Mason and possibly fellow rookie Tyrion Davis-Price on hand as well.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers top Saints 13-0, first to blank New Orleans since 2001

San Francisco forced two fumbles from Alvin Kamara to become the first team in nearly 21 years to hold New Orleans scoreless and the 49ers beat the Saints 13-0 for their fourth str...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with knee issue Mitchell was forced out of Sunday's game against the Saints due to a knee injury.

Impact Mitchell dealt with knee irritation during the stretch run of last season and also sat out Weeks 2-8 of this year due to an MCL sprain in his right knee. The current concern will keep him sidelined for the rest of Week 12, capping him at seven carries for 35 yards and two catches (on two targets) for eight yards. Jordan Mason will move up to No. 2 on the RB depth chart for the 49ers behind Christian McCaffrey for as long as Mitchell is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' balanced offense provides big challenge to Saints

Coach Kyle Shanahan knows it’s a challenge to keep all of his playmakers involved in the San Francisco 49ers' offense after the addition of Christian McCaffrey

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers put league on notice in blowout over Cardinals

The Niners won their third straight game and showed they are one of the league's best teams by manhandling the Cardinals in Mexico City.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Leads 49ers in rushing Mitchell rushed the ball nine times for 59 yards in Monday's 38-10 win over Arizona.

Impact Mitchell led the team in both rush attempts and yards while averaging an efficient 6.6 yards per attempt. All of those marks are deceiving however, as Mitchell had only one carry at halftime and saw the majority of his work when the game was a blowout and the outcome hardly in question. He remains the insurance to Christian McCaffrey, but Mitchell's volume on a weekly basis will be hard to rely upon.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Mitchell Runs Over Cardinals Defenders on 19-Yard Run San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell moved the sticks on a 19-yard run.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Week 11 Fantasy Football Lineup Advice: Ace your start 'em, sit 'em decisions on Elijah Mitchell, Van Jefferson, & more with RotoBaller's "Who to Start?" tool Passing attacks are decimated by this week's four-team bye. RotoBaller’s “Who to Start?” lineup advice tool can help pick up the pieces and...

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Week 11 Fantasy Football Lineup Advice: Ace your start 'em, sit 'em decisions on Elijah Mitchell, Van Jefferson, & more with RotoBaller's "Who to Start?" tool Passing attacks are decimated by this week's four-team bye. RotoBaller’s “Who to Start?” lineup advice tool can help pick up the pieces and...

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Garoppolo's 3rd down plays key for Niners in latest win

When the San Francisco 49ers offense was stumbling, it was Jimmy Garoppolo who bailed the team out for a change

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elijah Mitchell's return adds another playmaker to potent 49ers offense

Elijah Mitchell paced the 49ers' ground attack Sunday, joining Christian McCaffrey to form a formidable 1-2 punch.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Game-high 89 yards in return Mitchell (knee) rushed 18 times for 89 yards and lost one yard on his lone reception (two targets) in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Chargers.

Impact Mitchell returned to action after going down with a knee injury in the first game of the regular season. The 24-year-old looked to be in midseason form despite the lengthy layoff, as he paced the team in carries (18) and rushing yards (89) fresh off of injured reserve. Christian McCaffrey (18 touches for 77 yards and a score) still did his thing as the running backs nearly split touches. CMC figures to be the featured back -- in addition to handling most receiving work -- but the 49ers' former starter could carve out value if he continues to see double-digit touches. Make sure Mitchell is rostered ahead of next Monday's tilt against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, ready to play The 49ers activated Mitchell (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated earlier in the week that Mitchell was on track to rejoin the 53-man roster, locking in the talented second-year back as the backup to Christian McCaffrey. It'll be interesting to see how the 49ers use Mitchell alongside the new Panthers import, as it's possible the duo could both see a plethora of carries with McCaffrey taking every opportunity on passing downs.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Is Elijah Mitchell playing Sunday night? Fantasy injury update for Chargers-49ers Week 10 Sunday Night Football Is Elijah Mitchell playing on Sunday night for the 49ers against the Chargers? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Sunday Night F...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returning for Week 10 Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Mitchell (knee) will be activated from injured reserve before the 49ers' game Sunday against the Chargers, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News repo...

Impact The 49ers may wait until Saturday to make their Week 10 transactions official, with Mitchell and three others expected to be reinstated from IR. There was a time not so long ago when Mitchell's return would have been a leading fantasy headline for the week, but he's likely looking at a limited change-of-pace role now that the 49ers have Christian McCaffrey. If nothing else, Mitchell is worth keeping on fantasy benches for what he might do in the event of a McCaffrey absence later this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers use bye week to get healthy for 2nd half of season

When San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan began his first news conference after the 49ers returned from their bye, the recitation of injuries was briefer than usual

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS