49ers-Ravens matchup could be one of year's best

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Two teams on a roll, the 49ers and Ravens, will meet Sunday in Baltimore, each coming off a lopsided victory. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Ravens-Matchup-Could-be-One-of-Years-Best-565480411.html

Raiders' Renfrow out with rib injury

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Starting wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is out with a broken rib and punctured lung. At minimum, he's out for a few weeks. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Lose-Rookie-Wideout-Hunter-Renfrow-565478061.html

Kittle has huge game for 49ers in win over Packers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After missing two straight games, TE George Kittle has a huge night in victory over Packers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Kittle-Shows-How-Much-the-49ers-Need-Him-565427912.html

Raiders trip and fall in the Big Apple

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After three straight wins, Oakland goes flat in a lopsided loss to the Jets. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Playoff-Hopes-Took-a-Beating-in-the-Big-Apple-565425692.html

There are warning flags for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders are the second-most penalized team in the NFL. That's not good. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Can-See-the-Warning-Flags-565333962.html

Can Sherman shut down Packers' Davante Adams?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback Richard Sherman will have a big test Sunday night vs. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers and WR Davante Adams. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Sherman-and-49ers-Defensive-Backs-Face-Major-Test-565331672.html

What happened to 49ers' running game?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Earlier this season, the 49ers were grinding out big yardage each game on the ground. The past three games, that hasn't happened. What's the reason? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Need-to-Get-Back-on-Track-With-Running-Attack-565280401.html

Rookie fullback is having a big-bang effect

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Undrafted rookie fullback Alec Ingold is opening holes for the NFL's 9th-best rushing attack. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Unsung-Rookie-Fullback-is-Having-Major-Impact-565283361.html

Raiders defense is on the rise

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland's defense suddenly is looking formidable, as the pass rush and secondary have greatly improved. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Despite-Injuries-Key-Losses-Raiders-Defense-Keeps-Getting-Better-565217582.html

49ers about to enter a three-game trial

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers are 9-1, but they aren't locks to win the NFC West and will need to fare well over the next three weeks as they face the Packers, Ravens and Saints. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Face-a-Triple-Threat-on-the-Schedule-565214432.html

Mayock's impact on Raiders can't be overstated

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New GM Mike Mayock had an outstanding offseason, which is paying off now for 6-4 Oakland. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mike-Mayock-a-Key-Player-in-Raiders-Resurgence-565153212.html

Deebo Samuel is rising to the occasion

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers have been searching for an elite wide receiver. Rookie Deebo Samuel suddenly appears he is growing into that status. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Rookie-Deebo-Samuel-Emerging-as-49ers-Best-Wide-Receiver-565151782.html

49ers' Dwelley is showing he has big upside

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end Ross Dwelley's role continues to grow, as he shows with two TDs in win over Cardinals. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Dwelley-Has-Grown-Into-a-Larger-Role-with-49ers-565095882.html

Rookie Crosby is powering the pass rush

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Maxx Crosby is fulfilling his pass-rush potential even faster than hoped. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Crosby-Already-is-up-to-Maximum-Speed-565092942.html

Surprising Raiders suddenly in the playoff hunt

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders have won two in a row, have two losing teams up next on their schedule and suddenly have a realistic (maybe) shot at the playoffs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Surprising-Raiders-Now-in-Position-to-Make-a-Push-for-Playoffs-564985212.html

Greenlaw opens eyes with his first start

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie linebacker Dre Greenlaw was impressive in his first NFL start. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Rookie-Greenlaw-Shows-49ers-Hes-up-to-New-Starting-Role-564983262.html

Raiders add veteran safety Swearinger

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Houston, Washington and Arizona safety D.J. Swearinger has been signed to the Raiders to replace injured Karl Joseph. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Veteran-Safety-Swearinger-Will-Try-to-Help-Depleted-Secondary-564923052.html

49ers' Pettis appears to be in Shanahan's dog house

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan is losing patience with wideout Dante Pettis. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Pettis-Lack-of-Production-Has-Put-Him-on-Shaky-Ground-564920312.html

Carr has been Mr. Clutch this season

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: On third down and late in close games, QB Derek Carr has been terrific. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Derek-Carr-is-Playing-Like-Mr-Clutch-564855182.html

Staley may be lost again after one game back

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tackle Joe Staley, who just returned from a broken leg, breaks a finger in his return and may be lost at least two weeks. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/After-Brief-Return-Joe-Staley-May-be-Out-Again-564853392.html

Backup kicker's OT miss dooms 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: A lot went wrong for the 49ers in an OT loss to Seattle, but the ugliest moment was Chase McLaughlin's way-wide-left field-goal attempt that could have won the game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Kickers-Ugly-Overtime-Miss-Helps-End-49ers-Unbeaten-Season-564800341.html

Raiders giving Dion Jordan another chance

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive end Dion Jordan, once the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft, is getting a chance to re-start his career with Oakland. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Giving-Dion-Jordan-Another-Opportunity-564802351.html

Can 49ers contain Russell Wilson?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has had great success vs. the 49ers in the past ... and now he's playing better than ever. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Will-Have-to-Contain-Russell-Wilson-564750001.html

Ferrell is coming on in a rush for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Clelin Ferrell may be finally on track to becoming a high-impact defensive end. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-No-1-Pick-Ferrell-is-Gaining-Momentum-564751721.html

With Gould hurt, 49ers bring in kicker

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If Robbie Gould can't kick Monday night vs. Seattle, the 49ers have someone who can. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Leg-Injury-Makes-Goulds-Status-Uncertain-for-49ers-564660561.html

Harris took winding road to starring role

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Safety Erik Harris was urged to give up his NFL dreams a few years back, but now he's fulfilled them. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Harris-Took-a-Long-Route-to-Starring-Role-564658161.html

Karl Joseph having finest season

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Safety Karl Joseph was on the outs a year ago and know is playing better than ever. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Karl-Joseph-is-Having-his-Finest-Season-564560981.html

Garppolo's game is elevating to higher plane

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jimmy Garoppolo seems to be improving consistently in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Garoppolo-Has-Reached-a-Higher-Level-564571321.html

Raiders' Joseph performing like a star

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Safety Karl Joseph, who's sometimes been on the outs in Oakland, is now playing at his highest level. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Karl-Joseph-is-Having-his-Finest-Season-564560981.html

Kittle is hurt, but likely to play vs. Seattle

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end George Kittle has been held out of practice so far this week, but still may play vs. Seattle Monday night. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Kittle-is-Hurting-But-Likely-to-Play-vs-Seahawks-564559741.html

Summer Beeson loves the challenge, fun and fitness that comes with jumping rope competitively

Summer Beeson and her sisters -- she's a triplet -- began jumping rope as kids, then won national titles in the sport. Today, Beeson is a med school student who keeps her mind and body sharp by still making time to jump and skip. My story for the Union-Tribune Health section's Active San Diego series. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2019-11-04/a-passion-for-jumping-rope

Surging Arden Key has been lost for the season

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Just when he started to play like the Raiders have always hoped, defensive Arden Key is out for the rest of the year. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-May-Have-Lost-Arden-Key-For-The-Season-564506181.html

Niners will soon get injured starters back

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Several 49ers starters, lost for weeks, should start returning, beginning with Monday night game vs. Seattle. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Will-Soon-Welcome-Back-Several-Key-Starters--564504701.html

Renfrow is becoming Raiders' Mr. Clutch

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Hunter Renfrow's college rep as a clutch receiver is carrying over to his rookie season in Oakland. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Renfrow-is-Earning-Reputation-as-a-Clutch-Receiver-564353541.html

With Alexander out, Greenlaw must step up

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The injury to starting weak-side linebacker Kwon Alexander means rookie Dre Greenlaw must produce in his spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Greenlaw-Gets-the-Call-to-Fill-in-For-Injured-Alexander-564356661.html

Waller underrated? Not for long

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end Darren Waller is opening eyes with his great start to 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Darren-Waller-Wont-be-Underrated-for-Long-564225181.html

Garoppolo has best game in victory over Arizona

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: With the defense faltering, QB Jimmy Garoppolo steps up with his best game as a 49er in 28-25 victory over Cardinals. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Garoppolo-Needed-a-Big-Night-to-Help-49ers-Stay-Undefeated-564223371.html