Mitchell (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

A knee injury sidelined Mitchell from every practice since the Thursday of Week 4 prep and also the 49ers' past two contests, but with his return to drills this Thursday, he seemingly is drawing closer to game action. Friday's session and subsequent practice report may be telling for his chances to suit up Sunday at Cleveland. If Mitchell is unable to, Jordan Mason will continue to get any RB reps that don't go to top option Christian McCaffrey.

Mitchell (knee) returned to practice Thursday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks Mitchell's first visible on-field work since the Thursday before a Week 4 matchup with the Cardinals. A knee injury has conspired to sidelined him for the last two games, but by mixing into drills in the middle of Week 6 prep, he's giving himself a chance to be available Sunday at Cleveland. First, though, Mitchell's activity level this Thursday will become known once the 49ers release their practice report.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Mitchell (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell has missed the last two games due to a knee injury, and his inability to practice to kick off Week 6 prep could mean another absence is on the horizon this Sunday in Cleveland. As long as Mitchell is sidelined, Jordan Mason will be next in line to absorb any snaps and touches that don't go to the 49ers' top running back, Christian McCaffrey.

Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against Dallas, Matt Barrows of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christian McCaffrey figures to dominate backfield snaps in any case, given that Sunday's game could end up making the difference between a bye week and a wild-card game in January. Mitchell had 19 touches over the first three weeks of the season before the knee injury sidelined him, but even that limited workload largely was earned in the late stages of blowouts. Most of the fantasy appeal at this point is based on what Mitchell might do in the event of a McCaffrey injury, rather than any hope of the San Francisco backfield supporting two fantasy starters at the same time (something that looked possible at one point last winter).

Mitchell (knee) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell missed the 49ers' Week 4 contest against the Cardinals and appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. Jordan Mason played 15 percent of the offensive snaps behind Christian McCaffrey last Sunday and would be in line for RB2 duties once again if Mitchell can't play.

Mitchell (knee) isn't practicing Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell barely played the first two weeks of the season and then suffered a knee injury when he got 13 touches in a 30-13 win over the Giants in Week 3. He missed the Week 4 win over Arizona and now appears in danger of missing Week 5 against Dallas, though a report earlier this week suggested the Niners consider him day-to-day. In any case, Christian McCaffrey doesn't figure to come off the field much Sunday night in a battle between NFC heavyweights,

Mitchell (knee) is viewed as day-to-day as Sunday night's game against the Cowboys approaches, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell sat out the 49ers' Week 4 win over the Cardinals after being added to the team's injury report this past Friday, but it appears as though he has a chance to return to action this weekend. In his absence versus Arizona, Jordan Mason logged three carries for 10 yards while working behind starting RB Christian McCaffrey.

Mitchell (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Cardinals, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell was a late addition to the 49ers' Week 4 injury report after he was tripped up during Thursday's practice, as coach Kyle Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com on Friday. The resulting knee injury is concerning considering Mitchell sustained MCL sprains to both of his knees last season, which allowed for only five regular-season appearances. The severity of the current issue isn't known, but Mitchell will yield the No. 2 RB gig behind Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco to Jordan Mason for at least one contest.

Mitchell (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being listed as a non-participant in Friday's practice due to a knee injury, Mitchell will likely be inactive for the contest, with resolution on his status set to arrive prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Mitchell likely sitting out, Tyron Davis-Price will likely be active for the first time all season as the Niners' No. 3 running back, with Jordan Mason replacing Mitchell as Christian McCaffrey's top backup.

Mitchell is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after he was a non-participant in Friday's practice due to a knee injury.

EDGE Analysis

A Week 4 home matchup with a Cardinals squad that's a two-touchdown underdog profiles as a prime opportunity for Mitchell to take on added work behind lead back Christian McCaffrey, but the knee injury now threatens Mitchell's availability for the matchup between NFC West rivals. Though Mitchell was first added to the injury report Friday, head coach Kyle Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com that the running back actually sustained the injury in Thursday's session after getting tripped up. If Mitchell ends up being inactive ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, Jordan Mason would be the next man up for work behind McCaffrey. Tyrion Davis-Price, meanwhile, would be active for the first time this season as the 49ers' No. 3 back.