It's a happy return for Hunter Renfrow

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie WR Hunter Renfrow returns from injury to have a big day in Oakland's win over the Chargers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/renfrow-shows-how-important-he-is-to-raiders-offense/2203241/

Rookie Ferrell is ending 2019 with a rush

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Clelin Ferrell doesn't have dazzling sack totals, but he's grading out recently as one of the NFL's most solid edge defenders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-rookie-ferrell-is-coming-on-strong/2201192/

Trent Brown injury a big loss for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland has lost star right tackle Trent Brown for the remainder of this season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-trent-brown-lost-for-rest-of-season/2200257/

Shanahan has 49ers on a rising arc

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: In his third season, Kyle Shanahan has remade the 49ers into a successful team again. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/victory-in-seattle-would-mark-another-step-for-49ers/2206053/

49ers will face an old foe Sunday

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Marshawn Lynch will play for the Seahawks Sunday vs. 49ers after coming out of retirement. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/can-marshawn-lynch-be-a-factor-for-seahawks-against-49ers/2205273/

Garoppolo ready for hostile environment

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: QB Jimmy Garoppolo says he's ready for a loud, volatile atmosphere in Seattle Sunday night. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/garoppolo-knows-seattle-will-be-a-hostile-environment/2204540/

49ers-Seahawks moved to prime-time slot

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Niners' season finale vs. Seattle will now be on Sunday Night Football. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-seahawks-showdown-moves-to-sunday-night/2203943/

Warner's first interception proves to be huge

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Fred Warner's first interception as a pro turns into a decisive TD in victory over Rams. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/warner-picked-the-right-time-for-his-first-pick/2203219/

Kwon Alexander hopes to hurry back

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Linebacker Kwon Alexander believes he may be able to come back from injury in the postseason. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-alexander-telling-teammates-hell-soon-be-back/2201176/

Rams still a dangerous foe

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Rams have stumbled but remain dangerous for the 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/rams-remain-a-dangerous-opponent-for-49ers/2200238/

Niners say they still control their destiny

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: They're still kicking themselves for throwing away a victory in late loss to Atlanta, but the 49ers say they're re-focused and ready to win the NFC West now. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-are-re-focusing-after-loss-to-falcons/2199340/

Waller denied Pro Bowl invitation

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end Darren Waller deserved a Pro Bowl trip, but instead was made an alternate. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-great-expectations-for-waller-came-true/2199323/

Sherman's loss has ripple effect on 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: In missing Falcons game, 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman showed just how valuable he is. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/without-sherman-49ers-secondary-is-a-much-weaker-unit/2198372/

Raiders have 1 percent chance for playoffs

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After four straight losses, Raiders' playoff hopes are 99 percent dead. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-playoff-hopes-arent-dead-yet/2198393/

The 49ers fall in a trap game

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Niners survived a tough three-game trial, only to flop to the 4-9 Falcons. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-stumble-after-surviving-three-game-test-vs-elites/2197604/

Jacobs impressive, even in defeat

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website:  Josh Jacobs returned after missing a game, and -- still with the injury -- performed very well in the Raiders' home finale. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/jacobs-keeps-producing-even-with-injury/2197577/

Shanahan's fingerprints all over 49ers offense

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: As the season has evolved, the 49ers offense has grown into a classic Kyle Shanahan offense. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-offense-has-evolved-into-one-of-nfls-best/2195722/

Can Raiders exit Oakland with a victory?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Sunday will be the Raiders' final home game in Oakland before departing for Las Vegas. The Jaguars offer a potential cream puff matchup. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/jaguars-may-provide-a-victory-for-raiders-in-oakland-finale/2195733/

Adding Sanders has been brilliant move by 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders has helped transform the 49ers offense. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers/niners-trade-for-emmanuel-sanders-gave-offense-a-boost/2194754/

Dion Jordan reviving career with Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders signed defensive lineman Dion Jordan out of desperation, but he's produced beyond expectations. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-excited-by-contributions-from-dion-jordan/2194792/