San Francisco 49ers defeat the Cleveland Browns 20-10

Headed over to Candlestick Park for 49ers vs the Browns.

Ever since I first started shooting sports seriously, my goal was to shoot NFL, and considering my dad is a 49er faithful and used to sell hot dogs at Candlestick, I grew up a niner fan. So the ultimate would be to shoot a niner game.

I had assisted Peter Read Miller and Jed Jacobsohn before, and photographed 49ers practice, but this was my first 49er game that I've photographed.

I am helping team photographer Michael Zagaris (one of my photo idols...and the first time I met him I fell down his stairs) with uploading some of his photos for niners use. This means I also get to hang out with him on Monday mornings after the game which is also awesome. Such a cool guy!

Poor Colt McCoy of the Browns struggled holding onto the ball. And was under pressure all game.

While Frank Gore became 49ers 2nd all time leading rusher with 7,089 yards.

But his try for a touchdown was called down at the two yard line.

But niners still put points on the board with the help of Michael Crabtree who was able to score thanks to a nice pass from Alex Smith.

And of course kicker David Akers with the hold by Andy Lee

Joe Staley even stepped in as a receiver and celebrated after making the catch with a little dance. Not every day a 6'5" 315 lb guy is used as a receiver!

I know XFL was sponsored by WWE, but I think NFL has enough WWE action!

The cheerleaders were in Halloween spirit in costume, though hopefully this one didn't confuse any of the players!

At the end, with a 20-10 win over the Browns and 6-1 on the season, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh came out to shake hands with Pat Shurmur, in much less dramatic fashion than niners previous game against the Lions.

All in all, a great game, a beautiful day and perfect lead up to my birthday tomorrow!!

Oakland Raiders defeat the Cleveland Browns 24-17

Headed over to O.co Coliseum for the Raiders vs the Browns.

The first home game since the passing of Raiders owner Al Davis. And Raider Nation was out in full force to pay their respects.

Even Raiders staff were proudly wearing shirts to honor Al Davis (just coincidence, this coach is also named Al, offensive coordinator Al Saunders)

And Al Davis's son, stood strong as he takes on a new, big, and legendary role with the Raiders.

Raiders players must have kept in mind Al's famous quote "Just Win Baby!" and they just won, baby.

An injury to quarterback Jason Campbell took him out of the game.

Placing Kyle Boller into the pocket with Terrelle Pryor ineligible for the first five games of the season.

But the passer who stepped up? Punter Shane Lechler.

Who, in the third, faked the punt and passed the ball to Kevin Boss, who was unstoppable into the endzone.

The Browns didn't give up. Even catching the on-side kick! But it wasn't enough as the Raiders defeated the Browns 24-17.

Also, exciting for me, spotted two Cal Bears, Scott Fujita. Though his career at Cal was before my time, I had captured him at a basketball game after his 2010 Super Bowl Championship with the Saints.

And Alex Mack, who was part of my era while covering Cal and even a fellow classmate in one of my education classes.

Here with his mom after a game in 2008.

Incredibly intelligent, good head on his shoulders, and super nice... even when my dad (a center himself in high school) approached him in the Apple store "I'm Kelley's dad!!" haha. Go Bears!