Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Fri 12/22/23 7:16 PM

Mitchell (knee) didn't participate in Friday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell has now missed both of the 49ers' first two Week 16 practices, putting him at risk of missing a third straight game Monday versus the Ravens. If Mitchell isn't able to play against Baltimore, Jordan Mason would remain in the No. 2 role behind lead back Christian McCaffrey.

Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Thu 12/21/23 6:29 PM

Mitchell (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell has been sidelined the past two games due to a knee injury, and there's no telling when he may be available to the 49ers offense again. On a positive note, he was seen working out on a side field Thursday, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic, so Mitchell may be making some progress in his recovery. As a contingency plan, the team signed running back Jeremy McNichols off its practice squad, giving coach Kyle Shanahan two healthy options (also Jordan Mason) in the backfield behind workhorse Christian McCaffrey in the event Mitchell sits out Monday against the Ravens.

Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Fri 12/15/23 5:15 PM

Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jordan Mason will replace Mitchell as Christian McCaffrey's backup for a second straight game. It's a role that comes with minimal playing time apart from blowout situations, though Mason did score a three-yard TD against the Seahawks last week after McCaffrey ripped off a 72-yard run on the first play from scrimmage and needed a breather. Mason played just five snaps thereafter and finished with five touches for 26 yards and the touchdown.

Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Thu 12/14/23 6:56 PM

Mitchell (knee) did not practice Thursday, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's a downgrade for Mitchell after he was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report. Mitchell looks to be on the wrong side of questionable for this week's date with the Cardinals. Jordan Mason filled in as Christian McCaffrey's direct backup last week against Seattle.

Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Thu 12/14/23 4:45 PM

Mitchell (knee) was not participating in the media portion of Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell was estimated as limited Wednesday, so a DNP would be an obvious downgrade. The third-year back missed last week's win over the Seahawks and has missed a total of four games to various injuries this season. Mitchell is averaging just 4.9 carries per game when healthy.

Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Wed 12/13/23 3:07 PM

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Mitchell (knee) will be a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shanahan said Monday that Mitchell has a chance to return from a one-game absence this Sunday at Arizona, according to Josh Dubow of The Associated Press. Jordan Mason took on the running-back reps that didn't go to Christian McCaffrey this past Sunday against the Seahawks, carrying four times for 20 yards and one touchdown and hauling in his only target for six yards. If Mitchell makes enough progress to suit up Week 15, he likely will push Mason back to third on the depth chart.

Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Mon 12/11/23 6:41 PM

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Mitchell (knee) has a chance to play Sunday at Arizona, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell is no stranger to knee injuries in his three-year career, and he again missed another contest Sunday against the Seahawks. After failing to practice at all last week, he'll need to mix into drills in some capacity once the 49ers resume practicing later this week to have a chance to return to the lineup. Mitchell is averaging just 5.3 touches per game this season operating behind workhorse running back Christian McCaffrey, giving him little utility in the fantasy realm.

Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Sun 12/10/23 2:48 PM

Mitchell (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 14 clash with Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell's inactive status doesn't come as a surprise, as he didn't practice at all during Week 14 prep and entered the weekend listed as doubtful. The third-year running back has now missed four games this season, though the first three all came within the first five weeks of the campaign. With Mitchell out, Jordan Mason will ascend to the role of San Francisco's No. 2 back behind Christian McCaffrey.

Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Fri 12/8/23 5:28 PM

Mitchell (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Seattle, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell didn't practice this week, setting up Jordan Mason for the backup role behind lead back Christian McCaffrey. It's a job that doesn't come with many snaps or touches outside of blowout scenarios, with Mitchell averaging 5.5 carries for 24.8 yards in four games (all wins) since the 49ers' Week 9 bye.

Elijah Mitchell
RB KC (6)
Thu 12/7/23 7:01 PM

Mitchell (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Matt Barrows of The Athletic, Mitchell was seen working out on the side during the portion of Thursday's session open to media. However, Mitchell received the same listing as he did one day earlier, giving him only one more opportunity to mix into practice this week. Friday's injury could be telling for his potential to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks.