Rookie Elijah Mitchell becomes pleasant surprise for 49ers
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs against Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch (92) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs against Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch (92) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 28, 2021 05:15 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) is congratulated by wide receiver Deebo Samuel after scoring against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) is congratulated by wide receiver Deebo Samuel after scoring against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 28, 2021 06:31 PM EST