Elijah Mitchell

Elijah Mitchell retains his backup/handcuff role in San Francisco for Christian McCaffrey. Mitchell struggled to stay healthy in the NFL, which continued in 2023. He was limited to 11 games played and 81 touches. Mitchell is a viable handcuff option in the later rounds of drafts again this season, but don't be surprised if Jordan Mason overtakes him as McCaffrey's backup. Mason was impressive with his limited work last season, with a 7.5% explosive run rate, a 23% missed tackle rate, and 2.95 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Mitchell is a player to still get some exposure to in the later rounds of best ball and redraft formats.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with the Rams.

Fantasy Impact

Mitchell was dealing with an illness to begin the week but has recovered enough to play in the regular season finale. Mitchell will draw the start with Christian McCaffrey out with a calf injury.