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Tagged: Elijah Mitchell (36 Results)

Factoid: No. 2 running backs

If you're in one of those competitions where you can start each player only once, you're probably short a running back for the Super Bowl. In mine, most people already used Isiah Pacheco, thinking the Ravens (or even the Bills) would cash out Kansas City. Or maybe you already used Christian McCaffrey, to guarantee those points (or anticipating a Lions upset).   more »

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Ask the Experts: Who will be a surprise star of Week 18?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Who will be a surprise star of Week 18?  more »

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Around the NFL: San Francisco 49ers

Here we go again? The 49ers say Elijah Mitchell will be out for a week or so with an abductor injury, and I’m wondering if it’s time we all started drafting Jordan Mason in the late rounds of drafts.   more »

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Around the NFL: San Francisco Running Backs

A story at the Athletic indicates that the 49ers have some optimism for last year's third-round running back Tyrion Davis-Price (pictured). Or at least they're saying they do. But nothing that happened on the field, or that's happened for San Francisco in the John Lynch/Kyle Shanahan era, suggests anyone should buy into it.   more »

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Around the NFL: Jordan Mason

Both of San Francisco's top 2 running backs are nursing injuries ahead of tomorrow's NFC Championship, but all injury designations are not equal. Christian McCaffrey (calf) is playing. Elijah Mitchell (groin) seems less likely.   more »

Jan
27

49ers banged up heading into NFC Championship Game

While their statuses do not appear to be in jeopardy, three of San Francisco’s top offensive players are dealing with notable injuries ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the PhiladelphiaMore Eagles. CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY (calf), ELIJAH MITCHELL (groin), and DEEBO SAMUEL (ankle) are all on the 49ers latest injury report. McCaffrey and Mitchell missed their second consecutive practice on Thursday, while Samuel was limited on both Wednesday and Thursday. Less

Source: CBS Sports

Jan
5

49ers open practice window for RB Mitchell

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the 49ers have opened the practice window for running back ELIJAH MITCHELL, meaning he could be nearing a return. Mitchell is attempting toMore return from his second MCL sprain of the season. He remains on injured reserve but Mitchell’s status will be worth monitoring in the days ahead. Less

Source: Team Blog

Jan
3

49ers RB McCaffrey dealing with sore ankle

San Francisco 49ers running back CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY is dealing with a “mild” ankle sprain and is currently considered day-to-day. His status throughout the week in practice will be worth monitoring. Meanwhile,More wide receiver DEEBO SAMUEL (ankle, knee) and running back ELIJAH MITCHELL (knee) are both expected to be at practice this week. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: November 18 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 11 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RotoWire.  more »

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Mailbag: November 3, 2022

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Shuffled backup running backs after the NFL trade deadline. Weighing the merits of George Pickens versus Kadarius Toney. What to do with Jonathan Taylor. And more. more »

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Nov
2

RB Mitchell excited to return to 49ers backfield

San Francisco running back ELIJAH MITCHELL said on Tuesday that he is “excited” to return to the 49ers backfield after the team’s Week #9 bye. Mitchell has been working his wayMore back from a knee injury suffered in the season opener. The 49ers return to action on Sunday Night Football on November 13th against the Los Angeles Chargers. When Mitchell returns, he will be joined in the backfield by new teammate CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
21

San Francisco promotes RB Mack to active roster

The San Francisco 49ers promoted running back MARLON MACK from the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday. Starting running back ELIJAH MITCHELL is currently on injured reserve after sufferingMore an MCL sprain in the season opener. On Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, rookie running back TY DAVIS-PRICE suffered a high ankle sprain and will miss a few weeks. According to 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, Mack has looked good in practice as he gets acclimated to the San Francisco offense. Return of the Mack, fantasy owners? Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
14

Return of the Mack

MARLON MACK is back. Sort of. The San Francisco 49ers signed the veteran running back to the team’s practice squad on Tuesday, adding depth to a backfield that just lost starterMore ELIJAH MITCHELL to a knee injury for the next couple of months. Mack, 26, spent his first five NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts while helping fantasy owners to some wins along the way. After a torn Achilles and a move to the Houston, Mack was among the Texans final cuts after an impressive preseason finale. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
13

49ers RB Mitchell likely to miss 2 months with MCL injury

San Francisco 49ers running back ELIJAH MITCHELL suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Mitchell is expected to miss two months due to the injury. San FranciscoMore head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that rookie running backs TY DAVIS-PRICE and JORDAN MASON will have to “grow up” fast with Mitchell out. Backup running back JEFF WILSON is also expected to see an increased role in the backfield. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
12

49ers RB Mitchell suffers knee injury in season opener

San Francisco running back ELIJAH MITCHELL suffered a knee injury and left Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears early. Following the game, Mitchell was reportedly seen wearing a substantial brace onMore his right leg as he walked slowly to the team bus. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that it was not immediately clear how long Mitchell might be sidelined. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: Sporting News

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