NIners' Person will return for playoffs

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard Mike Person, out for two games with a sore neck, will start the team's first playoff game on Jan. 11. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-should-get-starting-right-guard-back-for-playoffs/2208513/

Raiders give Incognito 2-year extension

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders give guard Richie Incogntio a contract extension for two years after fine season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-give-incognito-a-2-year-extension/2208503/

The era of the Oakland Raiders is now over

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: With one final, heartbreaking loss, the Raiders' final season in Oakland comes to an end. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-long-era-in-oakland-comes-to-a-bitter-end/2207987/

Rookie Greenlaw saves 49ers vs. Seattle

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: It was a tackle for the ages. Rookie LB Dre Greenlaw stops the Seahawks at the 1-inch line to preserve a win, the NFC's No. 1 seed and the NFC West title. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/dre-greenlaw-earns-place-in-49ers-lore/2207968/

Raiders hope for miracle end to schedule

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders need a win Sunday in Denver -- plus much more -- to gain a playoff spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/can-raiders-pull-off-a-miracle-ending/2206082/

Carr will set several career-best marks

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr will finish off a strong season Sunday in Denver. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-carr-in-position-to-set-several-career-best-marks/2205286/

Raiders hope Jacobs can play in Denver

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Can Josh Jacobs be healthy enough to play against the Broncos in final regular-season game? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-hope-jacobs-can-play-vs-broncos/2204533/

Can Raiders depend on kicker Carlson?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: In 2018, Daniel Carlson was a reliable kicker for Oakland. In 2019, not so much. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/are-raiders-in-good-hands-with-kickers-foot/2203946/

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/