42 Days until NFL Kickoff, Player Number 42 in PPR Fantasy Football Leagues is 49ers RB...

42 Days until NFL Kickoff, and player number 42 in the top 52 PPR Fantasy Football League players countdown is San Francisco 49ers, RB Elijah Mitchell.

Mitchell a former sixth-round pick became the lead back for the 49ers last season and finished as a top 20-RB in seven regular season outings(out of eleven). Mitchell finished the 2021 season as the eighth leading rusher (963 yards) and is projected to be a 1,000-yard rusher this season. Mitchell finished the season 13th in attempts as well as 13th in yards per attempt(4.7).

The biggest red flag to Mitchell's fantasy value is the lack of goal-line work, finishing the season with only five touchdowns. This primarily boils down to Shanahan's 49ers offense. Mitchell's red zone opportunities will be limited once again, especially with QB Trey Lance. Any rushing opportunities will be split amongst Lance, Mitchell, and the RB committee.

Mitchell is a solid RB2 choice and a homerun choice in bigger leagues. If your RB2 is a projected 1,000-yard rusher, it might not be the flashiest RB2 but it will give consistent points. Mitchell averaged 15 points per game last season, with only six total touchdowns last season. If Mitchell can find the endzone a few more times this coming season it will boost his points per game drastically.

Mitchell might be someone who isn't picked up initially in small PPR Fantasy Leagues, but definitely, someone to grab with a star(RB1/2) on a bye week. In larger PPR Fantasy Leagues, Mitchell will be a solid and consistent RB2. If you are looking for a low floor and consistent scoring RB2, Mitchell is the perfect running back for you.