San Francisco 49ers’ Elijah Mitchell RB: NFL Fantasy Data & Stats Speculations 2022
Player Outlook
Elijah Mitchell, a running back for the San Francisco 49ers who was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, became one of the biggest surprises in fantasy football as a rookie last season.
After making his debut against the Lions in Week 1, the Louisiana native established himself as the best running back in a crowded field and would have easily surpassed 1,000 yards if it weren’t for the six games he missed due to injury. The second-year playmakers’ trade secret is out, and he starts the season among the top 25 running backs in terms of average draught position.
In most leagues, Mitchell, a questionable No. 2 running back, should go no earlier than Round 5. We don’t feel much safer about Mitchell because the team recently used a Round 3 pick on Tyrion Davis-Price. Any running back in this scheme who receives 18 touches has a chance to go into the top 12 if Mitchell maintains his position as the starter and remains healthy.
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Elijah Mitchell fantasy data
Bye Week: 9
Fantasy PPR Ranking: 41
Fantasy Points: 194.77
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The ideal situation would be for Mitchell to stay healthy and improve to a top-10 back in the league. As the club fights for a repeat trip to the NFC Championship Game, Mitchell might be a focal point of the explosive 49ers attack, which has weapons to spare. By the end of the regular season, we have a strong suspicion that Mitchell will be regarded as one of the finest running backs in the league.
Elijah Mitchell's line on rushing yards is O/U 900.5 👀
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He should excel in San Francisco’s attack and shouldn’t have too much trouble displacing Wilson as the number one running back. He now ranks as RB23 in ADP, giving you a great bargain in your selections.
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