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BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: The process of adding handcuffs in advance of the fantasy postseason is highly recommended, and many of you are already aware that stashing direct backups to the league’s most prolific backs can deliver massive dividends.
This applies to Elijah Mitchell, who is positioned to operate with a significant workload if Christian McCaffrey is forced to the sideline during San Francisco’s upcoming matchups. Mitchell would accumulate rushing attempts within a 49er offense that is second in run play percentage (50.4%) if McCaffrey is unable to operate in his usual role as the team's primary back.
Top graded offensive #49ers vs the #Eagles (PFF):
• Deebo Samuel: 86.1
• Christian McCaffrey: 85.6
• Brock Purdy: 80.9
• Elijah Mitchell: 77.5
• Brandon Aiyuk: 76.5 pic.twitter.com/o9ezHbJHF5— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) December 4, 2023
Mitchell has carried 22 times, generated 99 rushing yards, and averaged 4.5 yards per attempt since Week 10. He has also secured responsibilities as the RB2 in Kyle Shanahan’s offense, as Jordan Mason has only registered two touches since Week 7.
Mitchell also possesses the proven ability to accumulate yards with an extensive workload, as he finished fifth overall with an average of 87.5 per game during his 2021 rookie season. Securing him this week could help you elude a roster nightmare if McCaffrey is unavailable during the 49ers’ remaining contests.
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