Footballguys on Elijah Mitchell
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Mitchell should be picked up in all fantasy leagues. He is likely to be the Eagles' RB1 this week, a role we just saw Pierce have success in. There is no reason to believe that Mitchell can't have just as much success as Pierce.
STACKED’s take
Mitchell likely Eagles RB1 with Barkley injured; preferred over top-10 pick Hampton.
Mitchell is RB30 in Week 8 rankings and represents a desperation play with significant upside given Eagles injuries. Saquon Barkley is nursing multiple injuries, and Tank Bigsby and Dameon Pierce are both on injured reserve, making Mitchell likely to be the Eagles' RB1 this week. Per Mark Morales-Smith of SI, 'Mitchell should be picked up in all fantasy leagues' and 'There is no reason to believe that Mitchell can't have just as much success as Pierce,' who had success in this role. The source recommends Mitchell over Omarion Hampton, noting that even if Barkley plays he will be limited, making a fourth-string practice-squad back a better fantasy start than a top-10 drafted running back.
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