D.J. Reed gives glimpse of promise to 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: D.J. Reed has had to be versatile his rookie season and has fulfilled numerous roles. But he truly shined when put at cornerback -- his true position -- for the first time. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Reed-Impressive-in-First-Real-Opportunity-at-Cornerback-502694761.html

Does Mark Davis already regret Cooper trade?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Six weeks after trading Amari Cooper, Raiders owner Mark Davis acknowledges he may have regrets in the future. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Owner-Davis-May-Regret-Cooper-Trade-502697711.html

Garcon's season comes to an early end

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Veteran WR Pierre Garcon will have knee surgery and miss the rest of this season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Garcon-to-Have-Surgery-Miss-the-Rest-of-the-Season-502472621.html

Raiders' Joseph finally playing up to expectations

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Safety Karl Joseph, finally healthy and in the lineup, is playing his best football. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Safety-Joseph-is-Finally-Playing-up-to-Expectations-502466761.html

Mullens shines again, but what will it get him?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Nick Mullens has a terrific game in leading the 49ers to a win, but he knows his role, and place on the roster, are always in jeopardy. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mullens-is-Now-2-3-as-49ers-Starting-Quarterback-502362581.html

Carrier plays a rare starring role for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Journeyman tight end Derek Carrier, who usually toils in the shadows, catches the winning TD pass in decision over Steelers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/For-One-Game-Raiders-Carrier-Has-a-Starring-Role-502358981.html

Kittle's huge game leads 49ers over Broncos

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end George Kittle has seven catches, 210 receiving yards and a long TD play to life 49ers to a rare win. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Kittles-Big-Game-Leads-49ers-Over-Broncos-502308291.html

Raiders' big fourth quarter produces a victory

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland's dynamic fourth quarter, on offense and defense, produces a win over the Steelers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Come-up-Big-in-Fourth-Quarter-to-Beat-Steelers-502309361.html

Shanahan: Edge rusher is 49ers' top need

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The biggest position upgrade the 49ers need is a pass rusher on the outside, says Kyle Shanahan. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Sees-Edge-Rusher-as-49ers-Top-Priority-502120781.html

Bryant's season (and time) with the Raiders is over

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Martavis Bryant experiment was a failure for the Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Season-is-Done-for-Raiders-Martavis-Bryant-502119531.html

Jennifer Chaudoir is a survivor and a thriver who's found joy in sports and has become a champion

Jennifer Chaudoir survived two marriages filled with physical and emotional abuse from her husbands to find solace in exercise. First it was running, then snowshoe racing. Today, the Green Bay, Wisconsin, woman is a national and world champion. My story about her for ESPNW.com. http://www.espn.com/espnw/life-style/article/25471529/meet-jennifer-chaudoir-small-business-owning-mom-two-world-snowshoe-titles

Ex-Bronco Anderson joins Raiders backfield

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Cal standout and Denver Broncos running back C J. Anderson joins Raiders for final four games of the season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/CJ-Anderson-Gets-New-Opportunity-With-Raiders-502072611.html

Hard-running Jeff Wilson has a fan in Shanahan

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie running back Jeff Wilson will get first start for 49ers this Sunday vs. Denver. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Jeff-Wilson-Will-Get-First-NFL-Start-502069651.html

Even swamped by work, Grant LeBeau takes time out to exercise, surf, which refreshes him and clears his mind

Grant LeBeau is never too busy to take advantage of the San Diego lifestyle ... and the beach and ocean. My story about him for the Active San Diego series in the Union-Tribune Health section. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-active-lebeau-20181203-story.html

McGlinchey is living up to his draft status

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie tackle Mike McGlinchey is living up to his draft status. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Love-What-They-See-of-Mike-McGlinchey-501890451.html

Gruden says Carr is locked in right now

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: QB Derek Carr, after a rough start, is on a roll right now. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Offense-is-Starting-to-Click-Thanks-to-Carr-501892671.html

Carr now No. 2 for career passing yards for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Carr moves past Rich Gannon into No. 2 all-time for passing yards with Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Carr-Would-Rather-Have-Victories-Than-Records-501794001.html

For 49ers, 'D' is for defenseless

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco defense is shredded by the Seahawks and has been bad all season. Expect big changes. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Defense-Appears-Totally-Defenseless-501788621.html

Raiders fumble away chance to beat K.C.

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Turnovers kill Oakland in shootout with Chiefs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Fumble-Away-a-Chance-at-an-Upset-501746361.html

Seahawks start fast, roll over 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: 49ers get squashed in Seattle. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Allow-Seahawks-a-Quick-Start-in-Another-Loss-501747271.html