Elijah Mitchell
#49 Running Back
28 yrs 5'10", 200 lbs Louisiana 6th Season
Fantasy · PPR
2026 Fantasy Season
2026 Regular Season
- 51RUSH YDS
- 17CARRIES
- 0TOTAL TD
- 10REC
Elijah Mitchell 2026 Season Stats
Mitchell's 2026 season so far: games, volume, touchdowns and fantasy points.
- GP
- 3
- CAR
- 17
- RUSH YDS
- 51
- YPC
- 3.0
- RUSH TD
- 0
- TGT
- 14
- REC
- 10
- REC YDS
- 46
- REC TD
- 0
- FPTS
- 19.7
Elijah Mitchell Weekly Performance & Upcoming Schedule
- Week 1 vs Commanders Did not playWon 24-22
- Week 2 at Titans Did not playWon 24-20
- Week 3 at Bears Did not playLost 7-27
- Week 4 vs Rams Did not playLost 20-24
- Week 5 at Jaguars Did not playLost 17-19
- Week 6 vs Panthers Did not playLost 14-25
- Week 7 vs Cowboys6.4 PPR pointsRB44 that weekLost 21-38
- Week 8 at Commanders7.7 PPR pointsRB29 that weekLost 10-27
- Week 9 vs Giants5.6 PPR pointsRB42 that weekLost 11-19
Upcoming
- Week 10Bye
- Week 11
vs PIT23rd vs RBTough - Week 12
at DAL5th vs RBFavorable - Week 13
at ARI16th vs RBNeutral - Week 14
vs IND8th vs RBFavorable
Rank = PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 9. 1st allows the most. 1st-10th favorable, 23rd-32nd tough.
Elijah Mitchell Fantasy Outlook & Efficiency
Recommendation: Waiver consideration RB80 by points per game, 3 games
Mitchell is the RB2 on the Eagles' depth chart and ranks RB80 in PPR points per game (6.6). He has finished as a top-24 RB in none of three games, a volatile weekly floor. Two of his next four matchups grade favorable.
Elijah Mitchell Latest News
Bumps up from practice squad (opens in new tab)
The Eagles elevated Mitchell from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Heads back to practice squad (opens in new tab)
Mitchell reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log .
More on Elijah Mitchell and the Eagles
- Eagles depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Eagles scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- RB rest-of-season rankingsWhere every RB ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- RB strength of scheduleWhich defenses RBs face the rest of the wayOpen
- RB projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season RB projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Dynasty RB rankingsLong-term RB values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
- RB handcuff rankingsThe backups worth rostering behind every starterOpen
Latest analysis on Elijah Mitchell
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Nearby running backs in 2026 fantasy points scored.
RB77Austin EkelerWAS21.1PTS4.8Carries/G16.6Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB77, 21.1 PTS, Washington Commanders
WAS
RB78Sean TuckerTB20.0PTS3.8Carries/G20.0Rush Yds/G0.0Targets/GRB78, 20.0 PTS, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB
RB79Will ShipleyPHI19.8PTS4.0Carries/G11.4Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB79, 19.8 PTS, Philadelphia Eagles
RB80Elijah MitchellPHI19.7PTS5.7Carries/G17.0Rush Yds/G4.7Targets/GRB80, 19.7 PTS, Philadelphia Eagles
RB81Jaleel McLaughlinCLE18.6PTS1.8Carries/G12.0Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB81, 18.6 PTS, Cleveland Browns
CLE
RB82Tank BigsbyPHI17.1PTS7.0Carries/G22.8Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB82, 17.1 PTS, Philadelphia Eagles
RB83Tyler BadieDEN16.9PTS1.2Carries/G4.4Rush Yds/G1.4Targets/GRB83, 16.9 PTS, Denver Broncos
DENElijah Mitchell Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Elijah Mitchell in Week 11?
Elijah Mitchell is depth in most leagues for Week 11 against the Steelers, as the RB80 in PPR total points this season (6.6 a game). The Steelers rank 23rd in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Mitchell.
How many fantasy points is Elijah Mitchell averaging in 2026?
Elijah Mitchell is averaging 6.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 19.7 points across 3 games. His last game produced 5.6 points.
Where does Elijah Mitchell rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Elijah Mitchell ranks RB80 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Elijah Mitchell worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Elijah Mitchell is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 12% of leagues.
What is Elijah Mitchell's fantasy football role?
Elijah Mitchell is RB2 on the Eagles depth chart. He is averaging 5.7 carries and 4.7 targets a game, on 40% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Elijah Mitchell's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Elijah Mitchell's next three games are Week 11 vs. the Steelers (23rd in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 12 at the Cowboys (5th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 13 at the Cardinals (16th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Elijah Mitchell been in fantasy football this season?
Elijah Mitchell has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.1 points around his 6.6-point average.
What is Elijah Mitchell's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Elijah Mitchell's floor has been 5.6 PPR points (Week 9, RB42) and his ceiling 7.7 (Week 8, RB29). His median week has been 6.4 points. See Mitchell's full game log.
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry1.50Unranked
- Explosive run rate0.0%Unranked
- Fantasy points per opportunity0.31Unranked
- Yards before contact per carry1.71Unranked
- Broken tackles0Unranked
Usage
- Snap share39.7%Unranked
- Target share4.9%Unranked
- Red-zone opportunities2Unranked
- Targets per game4.7Unranked
Ranks: 2026: below the qualifying line so far (11+ carries, 4+ games and a 10%+ snap share), so no ranks.
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Att | Rush yds | Y/C | Rush TD | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Y/R | Rec TD | Fum lost | FPTS | PPG | Finish | Top-24 wks | Best wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PHI | 3 | 0 | 17 | 51 | 3.0 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 46 | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 6.6 | - | 0 | 7.7 |
| 2025 | KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | SF | 11 | 1 | 75 | 281 | 3.7 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 47.5 | 4.3 | RB71 | 2 | 14.7 |
| 2022 | SF | 5 | 1 | 45 | 279 | 6.2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 43.6 | 8.7 | RB43 | 1 | 17.5 |
| 2021 | SF | 11 | 10 | 207 | 963 | 4.7 | 5 | 20 | 19 | 137 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 165.0 | 15.0 | RB15 | 7 | 27.8 |
| Career | 31 | 12 | 344 | 1,574 | 4.6 | 9 | 47 | 38 | 204 | 5.4 | 1 | 0 | 275.8 | 8.9 | - | 10 | 27.8 |
Current season, in progressLatest full seasonEarlier seasonsCareer avg 8.9RB rank = season finish by total PPR points
- 8.9Career PPG31 games, 5 seasons · PPRFantasy points per game across his career, in full PPR scoring: total points divided by games played.
- 33%Games appeared in31 of 93 team gamesGames he played in (31) out of his teams' regular-season games from 2021 through 2026 Week 9 (93), counting every season since his first game. It measures playing time, not health: games he was available for but did not play still count against it.
- 32%Top-24 weeks10 of 31 ranked weeksWeeks he finished inside the top 24 at RB, as a share of his ranked weeks: a weekly finish, not a season finish.
- 7.1Weekly swingStd. dev. of weekly pointsThe standard deviation of his weekly fantasy points across his career, in points: how far a typical week lands from his average.
What His Career Numbers Say
Mitchell has averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game over 31 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 season finish. The average hides two careers: 15.0 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 5.5 in the four without it.
So far in 2026 he has 3 games (6.6 a game) against 1 appearance in 2025: too little on either side to call a trend. His quarterback this season has been Jalen Hurts.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Mitchell's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career Highs
- 963Rush yards2021
- 6Total TD2021
- 165.0Fantasy pts2021 · RB26
- 1,778Career scrimmage yds2021–2026
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Nearby running backs in 2026 fantasy points scored.
RB77Austin EkelerWAS21.1PTS4.8Carries/G16.6Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB77, 21.1 PTS, Washington CommandersRB78Sean TuckerTB20.0PTS3.8Carries/G20.0Rush Yds/G0.0Targets/GRB78, 20.0 PTS, Tampa Bay BuccaneersRB79Will ShipleyPHI19.8PTS4.0Carries/G11.4Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB79, 19.8 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB80Elijah MitchellPHI19.7PTS5.7Carries/G17.0Rush Yds/G4.7Targets/GRB80, 19.7 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB81Jaleel McLaughlinCLE18.6PTS1.8Carries/G12.0Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB81, 18.6 PTS, Cleveland BrownsRB82Tank BigsbyPHI17.1PTS7.0Carries/G22.8Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB82, 17.1 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB83Tyler BadieDEN16.9PTS1.2Carries/G4.4Rush Yds/G1.4Targets/GRB83, 16.9 PTS, Denver BroncosElijah Mitchell Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Elijah Mitchell have in 2026?
Elijah Mitchell has 19.7 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 9, 6.6 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB80 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Elijah Mitchell have this season?
Elijah Mitchell has 51 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 9, 17 a game at 3.0 yards per carry. His high was 34 yards, in Week 8 at the Commanders.
How many touchdowns does Elijah Mitchell have this season?
Elijah Mitchell has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 9: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Elijah Mitchell have this season?
Elijah Mitchell has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 9, on 17 carries.
How many carries does Elijah Mitchell have this season?
Elijah Mitchell has 17 carries in 2026 through Week 9, 5.7 a game, for 51 yards. His high was 11 carries, in Week 8 at the Commanders.
How many receptions does Elijah Mitchell have this season?
Elijah Mitchell has 10 receptions for 46 yards in 2026 through Week 9, on 14 targets. His high was 4 catches, in Week 8 at the Commanders.
How many receiving yards does Elijah Mitchell have this season?
Elijah Mitchell has 46 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 9, 15.3 a game on 10 catches. His high was 23 yards, in Week 7 against the Cowboys.
How many targets does Elijah Mitchell have this season?
Elijah Mitchell has drawn 14 targets in 2026 through Week 9, 4.7 a game, and caught 10 of them. His high was 6 targets, in Week 8 at the Commanders.
How many games has Elijah Mitchell played in 2026?
Elijah Mitchell has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 9.
What were Elijah Mitchell's stats last season?
In 2025, Elijah Mitchell ran for 0 yards and no touchdowns and caught 0 passes for 0 yards in 1 game. That was 0.0 PPR points (0.0 per game).
What are Elijah Mitchell's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 31 games, Elijah Mitchell has 1,574 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns, plus 38 catches for 204 yards, for 275.8 PPR fantasy points (8.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does Elijah Mitchell have in his career?
Elijah Mitchell has 10 touchdowns in his NFL career: 9 rushing and 1 receiving, over 31 games.
Elijah Mitchell Game Log 2022
Week-by-week performance, usage, and fantasy production for the 2022 season.
| Wk | Opp | Difficulty | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI | 3rdFavorable | 6 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | RB59 |
Week 1 · CHI · 4.1 pts
How the 4.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | LAC | 11thNeutral | 18 | 89 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 9.8 | RB29 |
Week 10 · LAC · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | ARI | 4thFavorable | 9 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 | RB36 |
Week 11 · ARI · 5.9 pts
How the 5.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | NO | 24thTough | 7 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6.3 | RB45 |
Week 12 · NO · 6.3 pts
How the 6.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | ARI | 4thFavorable | 5 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.5 | RB7 |
Week 18 · ARI · 17.5 pts
How the 17.5 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 5 games | Favorable | 9.0 | 55.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 8.7 | RB35 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Weekly performance, key takeaways, and fantasy production.
RB1 week vs. Arizona
5 carries, 55 yds, 2 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds. He played 16% of the snaps and handled 5 carries.
Held in check by New Orleans
7 carries, 35 yds. 2/2 receiving, 8 yds. He played 21% of the snaps and handled 7 carries.
Shut down by Chicago
6 carries, 41 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds. He played 25% of the snaps and handled 6 carries.
Show all 5 games
RB36 week in a win at Arizona
9 carries, 59 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds. He played 22% of the snaps and handled 9 carries.
RB29 week in a win vs. the Chargers
18 carries, 89 yds. 1/2 receiving, -1 yds. He played 35% of the snaps and handled 18 carries.
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Nearby running backs in 2026 fantasy points scored.
RB77Austin EkelerWAS21.1PTS4.8Carries/G16.6Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB77, 21.1 PTS, Washington CommandersRB78Sean TuckerTB20.0PTS3.8Carries/G20.0Rush Yds/G0.0Targets/GRB78, 20.0 PTS, Tampa Bay BuccaneersRB79Will ShipleyPHI19.8PTS4.0Carries/G11.4Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB79, 19.8 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB80Elijah MitchellPHI19.7PTS5.7Carries/G17.0Rush Yds/G4.7Targets/GRB80, 19.7 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB81Jaleel McLaughlinCLE18.6PTS1.8Carries/G12.0Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB81, 18.6 PTS, Cleveland BrownsRB82Tank BigsbyPHI17.1PTS7.0Carries/G22.8Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB82, 17.1 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB83Tyler BadieDEN16.9PTS1.2Carries/G4.4Rush Yds/G1.4Targets/GRB83, 16.9 PTS, Denver BroncosElijah Mitchell Game Log FAQ
How did Elijah Mitchell do in his last game?
Elijah Mitchell scored 5.6 PPR points in Week 9 against the Giants, a 19–11 loss, an RB42 finish. He ran 3 times for 6 yards, and caught 3 of 4 targets for 20 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Elijah Mitchell score in his last game?
Elijah Mitchell scored 5.6 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 9 against the Giants, an RB42 finish for the week. That was 1.0 below his season average of 6.6.
How many rushing yards did Elijah Mitchell have in his last game?
Elijah Mitchell ran for 6 yards on 3 carries in Week 9 against the Giants, and added 20 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Elijah Mitchell score in his last game?
Elijah Mitchell did not score a touchdown in Week 9 against the Giants; his 5.6 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Elijah Mitchell have in his last game?
Elijah Mitchell had 3 carries for 6 yards in Week 9 against the Giants, playing 41% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Elijah Mitchell have in his last game?
Elijah Mitchell caught 3 of 4 targets for 20 yards in Week 9 against the Giants.
What were Elijah Mitchell's stats in Week 8?
In Week 8 at the Commanders, a 27–10 loss, Elijah Mitchell ran 11 times for 34 yards, and caught 4 of 6 targets for 3 yards. That was 7.7 PPR points, an RB29 finish.
What was Elijah Mitchell's best game this season?
Elijah Mitchell's best 2026 game was Week 8 at the Commanders: 7.7 PPR points, an RB29 finish. He ran 11 times for 34 yards, and caught 4 of 6 targets for 3 yards.
What was Elijah Mitchell's worst game this season?
Elijah Mitchell's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 9 against the Giants: 5.6 PPR points, an RB42 finish. He ran 3 times for 6 yards, and caught 3 of 4 targets for 20 yards.
How many games has Elijah Mitchell scored a touchdown in this season?
Elijah Mitchell has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Elijah Mitchell's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Mitchell's weekly results from any season from 2021 through 2025.
Rushing volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
Receiving role
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
Expected points
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
Points over expected
Under expectedFewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.50
- Broken tackles
- 0
- Explosive-run rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 2
- Snap share
- 39.7%
- Targets
- 14
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Cowboys in Week 12 (5th) and the Colts in Week 14 (8th) are top-10 matchups for RBs.
Risk
- A new quarterbackJoe Milton is now the listed starter; Jalen Hurts threw most of the passes through Week 9. How targets are distributed under Milton is unknown (34 attempts so far).
- RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs a change ahead of him.
- Wk 11vs PIT23rd vs RBsTough
- Wk 12at DAL5th vs RBsFavorable
- Wk 13at ARI16th vs RBsNeutral
- Wk 14vs IND8th vs RBsFavorable
A favorable stretch: two of the next four are top-10 matchups for RBs, against one tough one.
Fantasy playoffs (Weeks 15 to 17): vs Seahawks in Week 15 (19th), vs Texans in Week 16 (13th) and at 49ers in Week 17 (18th); none favorable or tough.
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Nearby running backs in 2026 fantasy points scored.
RB77Austin EkelerWAS21.1PTS4.8Carries/G16.6Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB77, 21.1 PTS, Washington CommandersRB78Sean TuckerTB20.0PTS3.8Carries/G20.0Rush Yds/G0.0Targets/GRB78, 20.0 PTS, Tampa Bay BuccaneersRB79Will ShipleyPHI19.8PTS4.0Carries/G11.4Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB79, 19.8 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB80Elijah MitchellPHI19.7PTS5.7Carries/G17.0Rush Yds/G4.7Targets/GRB80, 19.7 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB81Jaleel McLaughlinCLE18.6PTS1.8Carries/G12.0Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB81, 18.6 PTS, Cleveland BrownsRB82Tank BigsbyPHI17.1PTS7.0Carries/G22.8Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB82, 17.1 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB83Tyler BadieDEN16.9PTS1.2Carries/G4.4Rush Yds/G1.4Targets/GRB83, 16.9 PTS, Denver BroncosElijah Mitchell Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Elijah Mitchell's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Elijah Mitchell projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is averaging 6.6 PPR points against 9.0 expected, so his opportunity is stronger than his output. Joe Milton taking over at quarterback makes the near term less predictable. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Elijah Mitchell's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Elijah Mitchell is the RB80 in PPR points per game through Week 9. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Should I buy low or sell high on Elijah Mitchell?
Elijah Mitchell is a buy-low candidate on the numbers: 9.0 expected PPR points a game against 6.6 scored. The role is there and the points are not yet; if the role holds, that gap is a potential regression signal, though it does not guarantee improvement, and a new quarterback adds uncertainty.
Who is Elijah Mitchell's quarterback?
Joe Milton is the Eagles' listed starting quarterback now. Jalen Hurts threw most of the passes through Week 9; Milton has 34 attempts so far. How the targets are distributed under the new starter is the open question for Mitchell's rest-of-season value.
What is Elijah Mitchell's projected role going forward?
Elijah Mitchell is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Elijah Mitchell get more touches?
Elijah Mitchell's touches are trending up: 12.0 a game over his last two games against 10.3 for the season. With Joe Milton now starting, the next two games will say more than the last two.
What is Elijah Mitchell's fantasy football upside?
Elijah Mitchell's upside: his 9.0 expected points a game say the role is worth more than the 6.6 he has scored, his ceiling this season is 7.7 PPR points (Week 8, RB29) and the Cowboys in Week 12 and the Colts in Week 14 are top-10 matchups for RBs.
What could hurt Elijah Mitchell's fantasy value?
Elijah Mitchell's risks: Joe Milton has taken over at quarterback, so how the targets are shared is unsettled and he is RB2 on the depth chart. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Elijah Mitchell's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next four games, two come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and one against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Is Elijah Mitchell a good fantasy playoff option?
His Weeks 15 to 17 opponents are the Seahawks (19th in points allowed to RBs), the Texans (13th in points allowed to RBs) and the 49ers (18th in points allowed to RBs); none of them is a top-10 matchup.
Elijah Mitchell Injury Status and History
Current injury status, game availability, practice reports, and complete injury history for Eagles running back Elijah Mitchell.
Active
No injury designation for Week 11 against the Steelers.
CheckedPractice participation
Mitchell hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Durability Profile
Season-by-Season Availability4 seasons
Injury RegionsSelect a region for its history
- 2023 · Week 14KneeRe-aggravated
Missed 3 games and returned in Week 17. Re-aggravated in the same season as the Week 4 injury.
- 2023 · Week 4KneeRecurring
Missed 2 games and returned in Week 6. 4th knee issue; the last was in 2022.
View all 5 injury events
- 2022 · Week 13KneeRe-aggravated
Missed 5 games and returned in Week 18. Re-aggravated in the same season as the Week 2 injury.
- 2022 · Week 2KneeRecurring
Missed 7 games and returned in Week 10. 2nd knee issue; the last was in 2021.
- 2021 · Week 13KneeFirst
Hurt during the Week 13 game vs SEA (Q3, 00:58). Listed Out across 8 weeks on the report but didn't miss a game. First knee issue on record.
- 2024 · Week 1UndisclosedFirst
Missed the rest of the season (17 games). First core / back issue on record.
- 2021 · Week 13ConcussionFirst
Hurt during the Week 13 game vs SEA (Q3, 00:58). Missed 3 games and returned in Week 17. First head issue on record.
- 2021 · Week 3ShoulderFirst
Missed 2 games and returned in Week 5. First shoulder issue on record.
- 2022 · PlayoffsGroinRe-aggravated
Listed Questionable but didn't miss a game. Re-aggravated in the same season as the injury.
- 2022GroinFirst
Missed 1 game. First hip / groin issue on record.
- 2021 · Week 9RibFirst
Missed 1 game and returned in Week 12. First chest / ribs issue on record.
- 2021 · Week 11FingerFirst
Listed Doubtful across 3 weeks on the report but didn't miss a game. First hand / wrist issue on record.
Injury Location MapInteractive
Active • 60.0% career availability
Injury regions on record: Knee (5 occurrences, 20 games missed); Core / Back (1 occurrence, 17 games missed); Head (1 occurrence, 3 games missed); Shoulder (1 occurrence, 2 games missed); Hip / Groin (2 occurrences, 1 game missed); Chest / Ribs (1 occurrence, 1 game missed); Hand / Wrist (1 occurrence, 0 games missed).
Elijah Mitchell Injury History
- 2026Healthy0 games missed
No injury has cost Mitchell a game this season.
- 2024
Undisclosed
17 games missedOut of the lineup with an undisclosed injury from Week 1; missed Weeks 1 through 18 (17 games). No weekly injury report listed it.
- 2023
Knee
3 games missedListed on the injury report with a knee injury from Week 14; missed Weeks 14, 15 and 16.
- 2023
Knee
2 games missedListed on the injury report with a knee injury from Week 4; missed Weeks 4 and 5.
- 2022
Groin
PostseasonListed on the injury report with a groin injury from Week 21 and played through it without missing time.
- 2022
Knee
5 games missedListed on the injury report with a knee injury from Week 13; missed Weeks 13 through 17 (5 games).
- 2022
Knee
7 games missedOut of the lineup with a knee injury from Week 2; missed Weeks 2 through 8 (7 games). No weekly injury report listed it.
- 2021
Concussion
2 games missedHurt during the Week 13 game against the Seahawks and listed with a concussion from Week 14; missed Weeks 14 and 15.
The playQ3 00:58 vs SEA25-E.Mitchell up the middle to SF 39 for no gain (52-D.Taylor). FUMBLES (52-D.Taylor), RECOVERED by SEA-6-Q.Diggs at SF 39. The Replay Official reviewed the runner w…
- 2021
Knee
1 game missedHurt during the Week 13 game against the Seahawks and listed with a knee injury from Week 14; missed Week 16.
The playQ3 00:58 vs SEA25-E.Mitchell up the middle to SF 39 for no gain (52-D.Taylor). FUMBLES (52-D.Taylor), RECOVERED by SEA-6-Q.Diggs at SF 39. The Replay Official reviewed the runner w…
- 2021
Finger
Played throughListed on the injury report with a hand injury from Week 11 and played through it without missing time.
- 2021
Ribs
1 game missedListed on the injury report with a chest injury from Week 9; missed Week 11.
- 2021
Shoulder
2 games missedListed on the injury report with a shoulder injury from Week 3; missed Weeks 3 and 4.
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Nearby running backs in 2026 fantasy points scored.
RB77Austin EkelerWAS21.1PTS4.8Carries/G16.6Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB77, 21.1 PTS, Washington CommandersRB78Sean TuckerTB20.0PTS3.8Carries/G20.0Rush Yds/G0.0Targets/GRB78, 20.0 PTS, Tampa Bay BuccaneersRB79Will ShipleyPHI19.8PTS4.0Carries/G11.4Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB79, 19.8 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB80Elijah MitchellPHI19.7PTS5.7Carries/G17.0Rush Yds/G4.7Targets/GRB80, 19.7 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB81Jaleel McLaughlinCLE18.6PTS1.8Carries/G12.0Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB81, 18.6 PTS, Cleveland BrownsRB82Tank BigsbyPHI17.1PTS7.0Carries/G22.8Rush Yds/G1.0Targets/GRB82, 17.1 PTS, Philadelphia EaglesRB83Tyler BadieDEN16.9PTS1.2Carries/G4.4Rush Yds/G1.4Targets/GRB83, 16.9 PTS, Denver BroncosElijah Mitchell Injury FAQ
Is Elijah Mitchell injured?
No. As of November 9, 2026, Elijah Mitchell is active with no injury designation. No injury has cost him a game in 2026.
Is Elijah Mitchell playing this week?
Elijah Mitchell has no injury designation for Week 11 against the Steelers on Sunday, November 22, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Elijah Mitchell missed any games this season?
Not to injury. Elijah Mitchell has played in 3 games in 2026, and no injury has kept him out of one.
What is Elijah Mitchell's injury history?
Elijah Mitchell has 11 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 40 games in all: 17 for an undisclosed injury in 2024, 7 for a knee injury in 2022, 5 for a knee injury in 2022, 3 for a knee injury in 2023, 2 for a knee injury in 2023, 2 for a concussion in 2021, 2 for a shoulder injury in 2021, 1 for a knee injury in 2021 and 1 for a ribs injury in 2021.
What was Elijah Mitchell's most recent injury?
Elijah Mitchell's most recent logged injury was an undisclosed injury in Week 1 of 2024. It cost him 17 games.
Does Elijah Mitchell have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2021, 2022 and 2023 (18 games missed).
What was Elijah Mitchell's worst injury?
Elijah Mitchell's longest absence came from an undisclosed injury in 2024, which cost him 17 games of the 40 he has missed in his career.
Latest Elijah Mitchell News & Updates
Injury, practice, transaction and game reports on Elijah Mitchell this season, newest first.
Mitchell struggles vs. New York
3 CAR · 6 YDS · 3 REC · 20 YDS · 4 TGT
The Giants held Mitchell to 2.0 yards per carry.
Bumps up from practice squad (opens in new tab)
The Eagles elevated Mitchell from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Heads back to practice squad (opens in new tab)
Mitchell reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log .
Mitchell solid in loss at Washington
11 CAR · 34 YDS
Volume drove it: 15 touches produced a RB29 finish.
Mitchell struggles vs. Dallas
3 CAR · 11 YDS · 3 REC · 23 YDS · 4 TGT
The volume dried up: 6 touches, down from 10.5 in his other games.
No updates of this type yet this season.
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What is the latest news on Elijah Mitchell?
The latest Mitchell update, from November 8: Mitchell struggles vs. New York. Mitchell ran 3 times for 6 yards, with 3 catches for 20 yards in the 19–11 loss vs. New York. He played 41% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Elijah Mitchell news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 5.6 fantasy points, a RB42 finish, 1.0 below his 6.6 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Elijah Mitchell Bio and Career
RBPhiladelphia Eagles#49
- Position
- Running Back
- Born
- May 2, 1998 (Age 28)
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 200 lb
- College
- Louisiana-Lafayette
Elijah Mitchell is a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he wears No. 49. Born May 2, 1998, in Erath, LA, he attended Erath and played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Mitchell in round 6, pick 194, of the 2021 NFL Draft. Since then, Mitchell played for the Kansas City Chiefs (2025) and joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026.
In 31 regular-season games since 2021, he has run for 1,574 yards and 9 touchdowns and caught 38 passes.
Career Timeline
- 2021202220232024
- 2025
- 2026
What Happened at Each Stop
Philadelphia Eagles
Current team2026 – presentHe was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
Kansas City Chiefs
2025He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 1 of 1 game.
San Francisco 49ers
2021 – 2024Selected in round 6, pick 194, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 18 of 27 games.
College: Louisiana-Lafayette
Trades and Team Changes
3 moves2021 - 2026
- 1 Draft
- 2 Team changes
- JoinedJoined the Philadelphia Eagles; his first game with them was Week 7.
- JoinedJoined the Kansas City Chiefs; his first game with them was Week 11.
- DraftedSelected by the San Francisco 49ers in round 6, pick 194.
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How old is Elijah Mitchell?
Elijah Mitchell is 28 years old. He was born on May 2, 1998. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Elijah Mitchell?
Elijah Mitchell is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 200 pounds, and plays running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.
How much does Elijah Mitchell weigh?
Elijah Mitchell weighs 200 pounds, his listed weight on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Elijah Mitchell wear?
Elijah Mitchell wears number 49 for the Philadelphia Eagles. He plays running back.
What position does Elijah Mitchell play?
Elijah Mitchell plays running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing number 49. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Elijah Mitchell play for?
Elijah Mitchell plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as a running back.
Where did Elijah Mitchell go to college?
Elijah Mitchell played college football at Louisiana, after attending Erath (LA).
Where is Elijah Mitchell from?
Elijah Mitchell went to high school in Louisiana, at Erath, before playing college football at Louisiana.
When is Elijah Mitchell's birthday?
Elijah Mitchell's birthday is May 2. He was born on May 2, 1998 and is 28 years old.
How long has Elijah Mitchell been in the NFL?
2026 is Elijah Mitchell's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021. View his career statistics.
What teams has Elijah Mitchell played for?
Elijah Mitchell has played for the San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots. View his career statistics.
What year did Elijah Mitchell enter the NFL?
Elijah Mitchell entered the NFL in 2021. 2026 is his 6th season.