“Mitchell is among two players out on Sunday. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who did not practice this week, is listed as doubtful. Shanahan said he still has some swelling in his elbow, but hasn’t been ruled out officially because of how valuable he’s been to the 49ers this season.”
“Yes, a story line Sunday when the 49ers host the Falcons at Levi’s Stadium will be the showdown between the “slashes” — the wide receiver/running backs who are in a category of their own in 2021. Consider: No other wideout has more than 111 rushing yards this season and no others have made a habit of regularly taking their handoffs while lined up in the backfield.