Doug Williams
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San Diego, CA, United States
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Williams Is an Underrated Standout for 49ers
K’Waun Williams weighs just 185 pounds on his 5-foot-9 frame. Often, he’s the smallest man on the field and looks even younger than his 28 years. But for the past three seasons, the 49ers slot cornerback has made a big impact. → Read More
4 San Francisco 49ers Players Selected to NFL’s All-Decade Team
For the 49ers, the most recent decade was a like a cross-country trip: some highs, some lows and a long distance traveled. From 2010 through the just-completed... → Read More
49ers’ Bourne Eager to Keep Improving
Kendrick Bourne believes he’s just getting started. The 49ers’ wide receiver, 24, signed with San Francisco as an undrafted free agent in 2017. This week,... → Read More
New NFL Playoff Format Could Help Raiders
The Raiders’ path to the playoffs in 2020 just got a little easier. → Read More
Raiders Are Improved With Mariota
On the first day of the week that kicks off NFL free agency, the Raiders made their quarterback situation much better. → Read More
Who Will Quarterback the Raiders in 2020?
While much of the football world is trying to absorb the thought of Tom Brady going to the Raiders, Mel Kiper Jr. is pointing toward a different veteran joining the Raiders for 2020. → Read More
Antonio Brown Says He’s Talked to Jon Gruden
When Antonio Brown was released by the Raiders last summer, he was ecstatic. He couldn’t wait to to get out of that silver and black uniform. Brown even... → Read More
Raiders Keep Richard in the Backfield
There’s no question who the Raiders’ No. 1 running back is going into 2020. Josh Jacobs, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards as a rookie, proved himself to... → Read More
Niners Are Re-Focusing After Loss to Falcons
It’s been three days now, but the 49ers are still kicking themselves over losing to the Atlanta Falcons this past Sunday. The Niners could be 12-2 now and in sole possession of first place in the NFC West and in the lead for the NFC’s No. 1 seed and home-field advantage through the playoffs. But the last-minute 29-22 defeat put… → Read More
Without Sherman, 49ers’ Secondary Is a Much Weaker Unit
Sometimes, a player’s absence can have ripple effects. That was the case this past Sunday when the 49ers didn’t have veteran cornerback Richard Sherman. Not only did San Francisco not have its best cover defensive back – often assigned to the opponent’s best wide receiver – but his absence weakened the pass defense as a whole. Without Sherman on the… → Read More
Jaguars May Provide a Victory for Raiders in Oakland Finale
The Raiders’ long relationship with their Oakland fans will come to a sad, emotional end Sunday with the team’s final game at the Oakland Coliseum. With the Raiders moving to Las Vegas next season, this Sunday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars will give loyal fans one final opportunity to tailgate, put on their silver-and-black jerseys and cheer this edition of… → Read More
Niners’ Offense Has Evolved Into One of NFL’s Best
The 49ers offense is on a roll. As San Francisco heads into its matchup Sunday with the Atlanta Falcons, the Niners have scored 36 or more points in three of their past four games, including last weekend’s 48-46 shootout decision over the Saints. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, running back Raheem Mostert, tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders have… → Read More
Niners’ Trade for Emmanuel Sanders Gave Offense a Boost
When the 49ers acquired Emmanuel Sanders from the Broncos near the trade deadline in late October, it was a clear signal San Francisco needed an upgrade to its receiving corps. With Marquise Goodwin hurt and Dante Pettis not living up to expectations, the Niners needed a high-impact wide receiver for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. The 49ers were winning at the time… → Read More
Mostert Has Rushed Into a Starring Role
This past offseason, the 49ers’ potential running back stable of Matt Breida, Tevin Coleman and Jerick McKinnon was touted by some analysts as one of the best – if not the best – versatile and talented backfield trios in the NFL. But as the 49ers head into their final three regular-season games and a postseason berth, it’s Raheem Mostert who… → Read More
After Consecutive Losses, Raiders Are on the Ropes
Tennessee -- ahead of the Raiders in the race for the final wild-card spot -- comes into Oakland Sunday having won five of six games → Read More
Raiders' Route to Victory Over Chiefs Is on the Ground
Chiefs' third-worst rushing defense could be vulnerable to a heavy dose of Josh Jacobs → Read More
Raiders' Playoff Hopes Took a Beating in the Big Apple
Raiders could easily slip from 6-4 to 6-7 with Chiefs and Titans up next on the schedule → Read More
Dwelley Has Grown Into a Larger Role With 49ers
Former University of San Diego standout has stepped up in the absence of George Kittle → Read More
Leg Injury Makes Gould's Status Uncertain for 49ers
Shanahan says Gould's injury isn't serious and at most could misss just one game → Read More
Raiders' Williams Eager for Reunion With Chargers
After missing a couple of games to injury, Williams is now 100 percent healthy and productive again → Read More