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With quarterback Carson Palmer out for the final game with cracked ribs, competition begins in earnest for the starting quarterback job between backups Matt Leinart and Terrelle Pryor. Indications are that Pryor will get more than three plays, but the bulk of the playing time will go to Leinart. The Raiders were also shut out of the Pro Bowl for the first time since 2003.
After losing last week to the Seattle Seahawks, the San Francisco 49ers failed to lock up the NFC West. The first team goal of 2013 was to win the division, and they can still do so with a win in the season finale against the Arizona Cardinals. Both the offense and defense have struggled for the last game and a half, however it's the defense that not only needs to play much better, but should also have no problem carrying San Francisco into the playoffs, with momentum at their back.
San Francisco had the most players selected, nine, including six from its second-ranked defense.
With so many injuries to key receivers, the 49ers will rely more than ever on Randy Moss and first-round pick A.J. Jenkins to support top threat Michael Crabtree, starting Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
The one thing that no team can control is injuries. This year San Francisco has been healthy for the most part, but as the season winds down their luck has changed. If they hope to finish the season strong they will need to overcome a few key injuries, which will be difficult, but far from impossible.
With the Raiders mired in another losing season, now is the time for quarterback Terrelle Pryor to get his chance to prove to his coaches and the fans what he can do. The Raiders are guaranteed a top five pick in the upcoming NFL draft so there's nothing to lose by playing him. In fact, a loss by the team only helps to ensure a better draft pick.
Who says tailgate food has to be bad for you? With this tasty snack, your fellow football fans will be happy for the remaining room around their waistlines.
Maybe you missed some of this past week's football action. Here's a quick recap of the week 16 games in the NFL.
Raiders rookie receiver Rod Streater has the tools to be the star of the future. He impressed in two straight games vs. Cleveland and Denver where he had 196 yards receiving on seven catches including a touchdown. Streater was undrafted and has made an impact after an impressive minicamp and training camp.
Patrick Willis has become the face of the San Francisco 49er franchise. He is the middle linebacker on a team know for its defensive prowess. As his teammates have stepped up their level of play, he has been able to focus more on his position, and the result is a top tier defense. Willis has also made an impact off the field where he remains involved in the community and is someone who realizes that he is in a position to help those around him.
The rematch between the two best NFC West teams was not the nail biter that it was hyped to be. The game figured to be a low scoring, physical struggle, but instead saw Seattle continue their hot streak, as the Seahawks handed San Francisco by far their worst defeat of the season.
The Oakland Raiders lost again to fall to 4-11 Sunday. Oakland quarterback Carson Palmer was injured during the game and the team didn't play any better with backup QB Matt Leinart. Few positives can be found after the Raiders lost their 10th straight game in the Eastern time zone.
The Seattle Seahawks clinched a spot in the NFC playoffs with a 42-13 rout of San Francisco on Sunday night.
The Panthers held the Raiders to 189 total yards and 12 first downs in a game where Oakland's starting quarterback Carson Palmer was sidelined after a first-quarter injury.
No apparel is Raider worthy if isn't emblazoned with silver and black.
'Banjo Man' and Club 49 are among tailgating fixtures at Candlestick.
The Sunday Night NFC West match-up between San Francisco and Seattle will be physical. The last time the two teams met it was deemed one of the most physical games of the season. With a lot riding on this game for both teams, the rematch figures to be just as brutal. To make matters worse, both teams are beat up, and the 49ers could be without a key player.
The Raiders once again will be without Richard Seymour. The veteran defensive tackle hasn't played since November 4 with lingering knee and hamstring injuries. Safety Tyvon Branch is questionable with an ankle injury. For the Panthers, running back Jonathan Stewart might play for the first time since week 12. He's been out with a high ankle sprain.
Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most memorable and controversial plays in NFL history. The "Immaculate Reception" occurred in the AFL divisional playoff game between the Raiders and Steelers with 22 seconds remaining and the Raiders leading 7-6.
Sunday night's game between the 49ers and Seahawks is one of the most anticipated of the weekend. John Madden told the KCBS morning crew there are many more big games ahead between Seattle and San Francisco.
After indulging in the traditional hot and meaty offerings from a tailgate grill, there is little space left for a heavy dessert. Here's a light option that hits the right spot.
Police in San Francisco announced the arrests of three men, including a 49-year-old, suspected of numerous incidents of vandalism throughout the city.
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Khazar Momeni, the sister of the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee last year, said her brother didn't kill Lee shortly after she took the stand Thursday afternoon.
A San Jose man was killed Tuesday when his pickup truck rolled over him, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office has identified a man who police say lost his life when he intervened during an extortion shakedown of a vendor in the Mission District in July.
Police in San Francisco announced the arrests of three men, including a 49-year-old, suspected of numerous incidents of vandalism throughout the city.
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Khazar Momeni, the sister of the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee last year, said her brother didn't kill Lee shortly after she took the stand Thursday afternoon.
A San Jose man was killed Tuesday when his pickup truck rolled over him, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office has identified a man who police say lost his life when he intervened during an extortion shakedown of a vendor in the Mission District in July.
Police in San Francisco announced the arrests of three men, including a 49-year-old, suspected of numerous incidents of vandalism throughout the city.
Khazar Momeni, the sister of the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee last year, said her brother didn't kill Lee shortly after she took the stand Thursday afternoon.
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office has identified a man who police say lost his life when he intervened during an extortion shakedown of a vendor in the Mission District in July.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a jewelry theft scam targeting elderly residents in public places or even outside their homes.
San Francisco officers arrested a man suspected of assaulting an elderly bus passenger and a physically disabled man earlier this week, according to police.
A traffic collision left a pedestrian dead early Thursday morning on state Highway 4 near Brentwood, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A Bay Area woman has filed a lawsuit claiming Sean "Diddy" Combs and his entourage drugged and sexually assaulted her in an Orinda home six years ago.
The Brentwood Planning Commission on Tuesday approved recommending an ordinance that would block future gas stations, car washes and short-term rentals, which are often offered through vacation rental platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo.
A man and a woman were found dead in Antioch on Wednesday following a welfare check and the woman's son has been arrested on suspicion of murder, according to police.
Alameda County DA Price said her office is working to correct a backlog of misdemeanor and domestic violence cases found by her office early last year and over the summer.
A San Jose man was killed Tuesday when his pickup truck rolled over him, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Latino-owned small businesses in San Jose are pushing to establish the city's first cultural district in the Alum Rock neighborhood.
Police in San Jose have taken a male juvenile student into custody Thursday morning after an apparent stabbing at a high school that hospitalized a second juvenile student, authorities said.
Two people operating an electronic repair shop in the South Bay have been arrested on multiple charges after allegedly selling stolen laptops from their store.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
An Oakland man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly stealing dirt bikes from a dealership in Santa Rosa and then leading an officer on a pursuit onto U.S. Highway 101, police said.
Authorities in Marin County on Wednesday arrested a woman suspected of stealing more than $80,000 in jewelry and gift cards from a Mill Valley resident employing her as an interior designer.
The Sonoma County Sheriff on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Santa Rosa man in connection with a threat that locked down Penngrove Elementary School late Monday morning.
Authorities are searching for a man who tried to steal a private airplane over the weekend at Sonoma County Airport.
Penngrove Elementary School near Petaluma was locked down on Monday afternoon after authorities were warned of a possible threat.
New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she and her wife, Marta Xargay Casademont, received threatening, homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday.
Desmond Reid ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 22 Pitt held off California 17-15.
The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle.
The Oakland Ballers are doing something they say no professional sports team has ever done.
Police in San Francisco announced the arrests of three men, including a 49-year-old, suspected of numerous incidents of vandalism throughout the city.
Khazar Momeni, the sister of the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee last year, said her brother didn't kill Lee shortly after she took the stand Thursday afternoon.
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office has identified a man who police say lost his life when he intervened during an extortion shakedown of a vendor in the Mission District in July.
Police in San Jose have taken a male juvenile student into custody Thursday morning after an apparent stabbing at a high school that hospitalized a second juvenile student, authorities said.
Two people operating an electronic repair shop in the South Bay have been arrested on multiple charges after allegedly selling stolen laptops from their store.
Two people operating an electronic repair shop in the South Bay have been arrested on multiple charges after allegedly selling stolen laptops from their store.
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its "strategic goals.".
The lead prosecutor in the trial of Nima Momeni for the deadly stabbing of Cash App executive Bob Lee gave their opening statement Monday, telling jurors, "you are sitting in court with a murderer" while calling the accused an "overprotective wannabe tough guy."
As Florida continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, NOAA said the East Bay tech company Saildrone helped in hurricane forecasting.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
The district placed traps in areas south of the Amador Valley neighborhood of Pleasanton and found mosquitoes inside and near the Alameda County Fairgrounds and neighborhoods northeast of the fairgrounds.
A teenager who was on the brink of dying in Gaza is getting medical treatment thanks to a team of supporters, including a Bay Area doctor many are calling a hero.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
The idea for this new experimental program is simple: use food to bring forgotten stories back to life.
The Brentwood Planning Commission on Tuesday approved recommending an ordinance that would block future gas stations, car washes and short-term rentals, which are often offered through vacation rental platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo.
California's housing crisis is at the center of dueling commercials focused on Prop 33 trying to convince voters to pass or reject an expansion of rent control.
Vice President Kamala Harris' nearly 30-minute interview with Fox News was tense from the start.
Lawyers for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said a judge "erred" when he dismissed the charges in March.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
A Bay Area woman has filed a lawsuit claiming Sean "Diddy" Combs and his entourage drugged and sexually assaulted her in an Orinda home six years ago.
One of Northern California's preeminent purveyors of unhinged garage rock, Sacramento band Th' Losin Streaks plays a special set at the Make-Out Room Friday night backing rockabilly great Deke Dickerson.
Virtuoso scratch master DJ Qbert plays a hometown show Saturday when he headlines the Great American Music Hall.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
Trump played Rufus Wainwright's cover of Cohen's "Hallelujah" at a Monday town hall, as well as other songs.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Loureen Ayyoub profiles Puesto's restaurant in Santa Clara.
Julie Watts reports on the impact Prop 36 would have on addiction treatment if it passes.
Expect winds to pick up late Thursday into Friday, raising the risk of fire danger. On Friday, expect highs 3-5 degrees above average. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
After Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill targeting gas price spikes, proposed rules by state climate regulators are causing concerns about higher prices at the pump. Kenny Choi reports.
Khazar Momen arrived at San Francisco Superior Court Wednesday for her much-anticipated testimony in the Bob Lee murder trial where her brother, Nima Momeni, is charged in the killing.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.