Elijah Mitchell Set For A Big Role
3 years agoSan Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell is set for an expanded role after Raheem Mostert (knee) announced on Tuesday that he'll be undergoing season-ending surgery. Mostert had just two carries in the Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions before he suffered his injury, and Mitchell reaped the benefits by carrying the ball 19 times for 104 yards and a touchdown. However, it was against a bad Lions defense and with fellow rookie Trey Sermon inactive. JaMycal Hasty could also enter the mix, but Mitchell is in the driver's seat for significant touches moving forward in head coach Kyle Shanahan's backfield. Mitchell will likely be the top waiver-wire priority heading into Week 2, where he'll have clear RB2 upside.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter