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Elijah Mitchell Injury History & Updates

Basic StatsElijah Mitchell's Basic Stats

Elijah Mitchell
ADP: N/A
Bye: 9
Experience: 2 Yr(s)
Age: 25.5
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 200
40 Time: 4.40
SPARQx (Rank): 119.30 (75%)
Burst Score (Rank): 127.80 (89%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.14 (79%)
Three Cone Drill (Rank): 6.94

Injury PredictorElijah Mitchell's Injury Guide

Very High Risk

Chance of Injury in 2023

94%

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

15.3%

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2023

4.50

Durability

0.72

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly SIP Logo

Injury History

Date League Injury Details
Sep 19, 2021 NFL Shoulder Mitchell suffered a shoulder injury in the 49ers’ victory over the Eagles and missed two games.
Nov 11, 2021 NFL Chest Rib Sprain/Pull Unspecified Mitchell tended to a rib injury ahead of the divisional matchup with the Rams
Nov 15, 2021 NFL Hand Finger Fracture Mitchell suffered a finger fracture during Week 10's game against the Rams. He missed one game
Dec 5, 2021 NFL Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 Mitchell reported concussion symptoms after Week 13's loss at Seattle.
Dec 8, 2021 NFL Knee Patella Sprain Mitchell is dealt with knee irritation in addition to a concussion ahead of Week 14 game. He missed three games.
Aug 12, 2022 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 Mitchell missed a couple of weeks of practice.
Sep 11, 2022 NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 Mitchell went down in the 2nd quarter of Week 1.
Nov 27, 2022 NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 Mitchell's MCL injury will knock him out for the remainder of the regular season.
Aug 3, 2023 NFL Inguinal Groin Pull Grade 1 Mitchell missed about three weeks of practice.
Sep 28, 2023 NFL Knee Strain Grade 1 Mitchell sustained a knee injury in practice ahead of Week 4. He returned a couple of weeks later.

Basic StatsElijah Mitchell's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Injuries limited Mitchell to just seven total games last season, including playoffs.

Five of those came alongside Christian McCaffrey. Mitchell stayed involved in those contests, averaging 11.4 carries and 1.4 targets per game. But his per-game fantasy production with McCaffrey would have landed him outside the top-50 RBs across scoring formats.

Mitchell is unlikely to have standalone fantasy value behind a healthy McCaffrey this season, leaving him as a handcuff only.


What We Learned Last Year
  • Mitchell played just five regular-season games and two playoff games last year.
    • He went down in Week 1 with an MCL sprain and didn’t return until Week 10.
    • Mitchell played in San Francisco’s next three games but then suffered another MCL sprain.
    • He made it back for the regular-season finale and played in the 49ers’ first two playoff games.
    • He missed the NFC Championship Game loss with a groin injury.
  • Mitchell played five games with a full Christian McCaffrey. His averages in those five games:
    • 11.4 carries
    • 47.2 rushing yards
    • 0 rushing TDs
    • 1.4 targets
    • 1.0 catches
    • 6.3 receiving yards
    • 0.2 receiving TDs
  • His scoring averages in those games would have landed him 58th among RBs in PPR points per game and 55th in non-PPR.
  • Mitchell matched McCaffrey with 57 carries in those five games together. But McCaffrey out-carried Mitchell 6-2 inside the 5-yard line. And he out-targeted Mitchell 29-7.

What to Expect in 2023
  • Mitchell returns to San Francisco as the favorite for the No. 2 RB job.
  • He’ll need to fend off second-year backs Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price. They combined for just 77 carries last year.
  • Mitchell’s ultimate ceiling behind a healthy McCaffrey is the usage he saw in those five games last season. But we’re expecting McCaffrey to take on a bigger role with a full offseason in HC Kyle Shanahan’s offense.

Recent Injury Bites View All Shark Bites »

Christian McCaffrey, RB SF

5:16pm EDT 10/21/23

Christian McCaffrey (oblique) questionable against Vikings

Niners RB Christian McCaffrey put in a limited practice Saturday, his first action this week coming off the oblique injury. He's questionable for Monday night's game aginst the Vikings. We'll watch for any indications on whether he'll play before the Sunday games begin, but you might have to guess on McCaffrey's status until Monday. Make sure you have an insurance option available if you plan to wait on the 49er.

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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's oblique/rib injury is not considered long-term, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter adds that McCaffrey has a "chance" to play vs. the Vikings on Monday night. "The work week will help determine" his availability, Schefter says. We'll keep you updated on McCaffrey's status throughout the week. The Monday kickoff could make it a tricky situation for fantasy owners if McCaffrey ends up as a game-time decision.

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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Browns with an oblique injury. We'll update his status when we know more. McCaffrey's absence leaves San Francisco's backfield to Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason.

Update: McCaffrey has returned to the game.

Update: McCaffrey carried once and then left the game, jogging back to the locker room.

Update: McCaffrey has been ruled out.

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49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Browns. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. We’ll see if Mitchell is ready to return as San Francisco’s No. 2 RB, but he shouldn’t be in your Week 6 fantasy plans.

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