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Running Back, San Francisco 49ers

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Draft: 2021 Round 6 (10)
College: Louisiana
Ht: 5’11”  Wt: 218 DOB: 1998-05-02 Age: 25

Season Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  RushingReceiving Fantasy
Season Team G Att Yard Avg TDTarget Rec Yard Avg TD FPts FPts/G
2021 SF 11 207 963 4.7 5 20 19 137 7.2 1 146.0 13.3
2022 SF 5 45 279 6.2 2 4 3 7 2.3 0 40.6 8.1
2023 SF 9 44 149 3.4 0 6 4 -1 -0.3 0 14.8 1.6
2023 (Projected) SF   118 616 5.2 4   14 96 6.9 0 95.2  

2023 Outlook
Depth Chart
One reason the 49ers made the move for McCaffrey was that Mitchell got hurt... again. Over two years in the NFL, Mitchell has appeared in 16 of 33 games due to a variety of injuries, which included two stints on Injured Reserve last year -- he also missed the NFC Championship Game with a groin issue. When healthy, he's been effective, averaging 4.9 yards on 252 career carries, though his lack of involvement in the passing game portends an early-down role even if McCaffrey were to miss time.

As a standalone talent, Mitchell is a borderline top-50 fantasy back, as the 49ers would like to give him enough touches each week to keep McCaffrey fresh over a 17-game season. He'd be a savvy handcuff for CMC owners as well, though Mitchell has serious medical issues that could make him a wasted pick if he can't stay off the IR. It's a definite "buyer beware" situation.

Fan. Tm. Player
RB1RB1 Christian McCaffrey
RB2RB2 Elijah Mitchell
RB3RB3 Jordan Mason
RB4RB4 Tyrion Davis-Price
RB5FB1 Kyle Juszczyk
RB6RB5 Jeremy McNichols
49ers Depth Chart
News From The Past 90 Days
Injury McCaffrey, Deebo miss practice on Friday
49ers play Monday night
By: Mike Krueger | Fri Oct 20, 6:40 pm

San Francisco
No practice again today for a second straight day for Christian McCaffrey (oblique), Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and Trent Williams (ankle). 49ers play Monday night in Minnesota. (Adam Schefter on X)

FFToday's Take: The 49ers face the Vikings Monday night, so they'll get in another practice on Saturday. It would be help their chances of playing if they can at least get in a limited session tomorrow. The backfield would be some mix of Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason if McCaffrey were to miss Stay tuned.


Injury CMC, Deebo hurt in Week 6 loss
RB undergoing MRI on oblique; WR day-to-day with shoulder issue
By: Doug Orth | Mon Oct 16, 6:30 pm

San Francisco
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gives injury updates on RB Christian McCaffrey (oblique/ribs) and WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder): CMC is currently having an MRI. Deebo will be day-to-day. (NFL Network - Clayton Holloway)

FFToday's Take: It appears as though Samuel should be expected to play against Minnesota next Monday night, but the same may not be true for CMC. McCaffrey tried to play through the injury before leaving the game for good in the fourth quarter. Oblique injuries are notoriously slow to heal, so the 49ers could exercise caution and sit him for at least a week in a game they should win. Assuming that ends up being the case, it sounds as though Shanahan still prefers Elijah Mitchell over Jordan Mason as the preferred top back if CMC is sidelined.


Injury Deebo Samuel expected to play
Listed as questionable, ribs & knee
By: Mike Krueger | Sun Oct 1, 7:10 am

San Francisco
49ers’ WR Deebo Samuel, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib and knee injury, is expected to play vs. the Cardinals barring any pre-game setbacks, per source. 49ers’ WR Jauan Jennings (shin) and RB Elijah Mitchell are not expected to play Sunday vs. Cardinals. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)

FFToday's Take: Deebo got in a limited practice session on Friday after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. You might ding his upside but otherwise feel comfortable with him in your starting lineup. Expect to see more of Jordan Mason as the backup running back behind Christian McCaffrey.


Injury Aiyuk expected to play, Deebo, Elijah Mitchell Questionable
49ers injury report
By: Mike Krueger | Fri Sep 29, 6:28 pm

San Francisco
49ers WR watch: Will play: Brandon Aiyuk Maybe will play: Deebo Samuel Probably won't play: Jauan Jennings Samuel's ribs aren't the issue. It's the knee injury, which cropped up after the Giants game, that's been problematic. He missed WED & THURS practices, was limited today. (Matt Barrows on Twitter)

FFToday's Take: It seems the 49ers will get Aiyuk back in the mix after missing Week 3 with a shoulder injury. We'll have to wait for confirmation later this weekend on Deebo and running back Elijah Mitchell who injured his knee in practice on Thursday. If he sits, Jordan Mason would elevate into the No.2 role behind Christian McCaffrey.


Injury Brandon Aiyuk not expected to play Week 3
Shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Thu Sep 21, 4:49 pm

San Francisco
The 49ers also elevated receiver Chris Conley and cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles from the practice squad. Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) is not expected to play against the Giants while cornerback Ambry Thomas (knee) is questionable for the game. (Matt Barrows on Twitter)

FFToday's Take: After injuring his shoulder in Week 2, the 49ers have decided to play it safe on a short week and sit one of their better offensive players. With Aiyuk out, Deebo Samuel might see some increased usage but don't be surprised if TE George Kittle and running back Elijah Mitchell get more work in this game.



2023 Gamelog Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  RushingReceiving Fantasy
Week Opp Result Att Yard Avg TDTarget Rec Yard Avg TD FPts
1 at PIT W 30-7 5 10 2.0 0 1 0 0 - 0 1.0
3 NYG W 30-12 11 42 3.8 0 3 3 2 0.7 0 4.4
6 at CLE L 17-19 2 -3 -1.5 0 0 0 0 - 0 -0.3
7 at MIN L 17-22 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 -0.1
8 CIN L 17-31 3 2 0.7 0 1 0 0 - 0 0.2
10 at JAC W 34-3 8 23 2.9 0 0 0 0 - 0 2.3
11 TB W 27-14 4 24 6.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 2.4
12 at SEA W 31-13 7 39 5.6 0 1 1 -3 -3.0 0 3.6
13 at PHI W 42-19 3 13 4.3 0 0 0 0 - 0 1.3

2022 Gamelog Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  RushingReceiving Fantasy
Week Opp Result Att Yard Avg TDTarget Rec Yard Avg TD FPts
1 at CHI L 10-19 6 41 6.8 0 0 0 0 - 0 4.1
10 LAC W 22-16 18 89 4.9 0 2 1 -1 -1.0 0 8.8
11 at ARI W 38-10 9 59 6.6 0 0 0 0 - 0 5.9
12 NO W 13-0 7 35 5.0 0 2 2 8 4.0 0 4.3
18 ARI W 38-13 5 55 11.0 2 0 0 0 - 0 17.5
WC SEA W 41-23 9 2 0.2 0 3 2 25 12.5 1 8.7
DP DAL W 19-12 14 51 3.6 0 0 0 0 - 0 5.1
WC = Wild-Card DP = Divisional Playoff

2021 Gamelog Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  RushingReceiving Fantasy
Week Opp Result Att Yard Avg TDTarget Rec Yard Avg TD FPts
1 at DET W 41-33 19 104 5.5 1 0 0 0 - 0 16.4
2 at PHI W 17-11 17 42 2.5 0 2 2 11 5.5 0 5.3
5 at ARI L 10-17 9 43 4.8 0 2 2 19 9.5 0 6.2
7 IND L 18-30 18 107 5.9 1 0 0 0 - 0 16.7
8 at CHI W 33-22 18 137 7.6 1 0 0 0 - 0 19.7
9 ARI L 17-31 8 36 4.5 0 5 5 43 8.6 0 7.9
10 LAR W 31-10 27 91 3.4 0 0 0 0 - 0 9.1
12 MIN W 34-26 27 133 4.9 1 6 5 35 7.0 0 22.8
13 at SEA L 23-30 22 66 3.0 1 3 3 18 6.0 0 14.4
17 HOU W 23-7 21 119 5.7 0 2 2 11 5.5 1 19.0
18 at LAR W 27-24 21 85 4.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 8.5
WC at DAL W 23-17 27 96 3.6 1 2 1 -11 -11.0 0 14.5
DP at GB W 13-10 17 53 3.1 0 4 3 18 6.0 0 7.1
CC at LAR L 17-20 11 20 1.8 0 3 3 50 16.7 0 7.0
WC = Wild-Card DP = Divisional Playoff CC = Conference Championship

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