3 years agoSan Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (head) is in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Mitchell was cleared to return to the Week 13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but he reported symptoms on Monday morning. The 23-year-old operated as the lead back once again Sunday, carrying 22 times for 66 yards and a touchdown while grabbing three of four targets for 18 additional yards. Jeff Wilson Jr. and JaMycal Hasty, who was returning from a multi-week absence, didn't see a single touch behind Mitchell. We'll have to keep a close eye on Mitchell throughout the week, but if he cannot get cleared for Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Wilson and Hasty would likely share backfield work, with Wilson being the slightly more attractive deep-league flex play.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco