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Mon Oct 12 201501:13Kaepernick turned in first fantasy-friendly line since week 2, c...
Kaepernick turned in his first fantasy-friendly line since week 2, completing 23-of-35 passes for 262 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the 30-27 loss to the Giants. He added 23 yards on three carries.
More impressive than his offensive output was the fact that Kaepernick did not throw an interception after throwing five over his last two games. Whether it was the playcalling, a poor offensive line, or simply a regression in field vision, it was starting to look like Kaepernick had completely lost his ability to throw the ball. Luckily for his owners (and his job security), Kaepernick was able to find his touch when the team needed him to make a late push. He will have two-quarterback and deep league appeal next week when the 49ers take on the Ravens who just surrendered 457 yards to Josh McCown.
Sun Oct 4 201519:25Kaepernick completed just 13-of-25 pass attempts for 160 yards w...
Kaepernick completed just 13-of-25 pass attempts for 160 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Packers. He did contribute 57 rushing yards on 10 carries.
Kaepernick failed to rebound, after last week's horrific four-interception game at Arizona, and with just a 2:5 TD:INT ratio in four games this season, he hasn't helped fantasy owners through the air, although he's run for a total of 195 yards and a touchdown. Next week, Kaepernick will try to get on track against the Giants.
Sun Sep 27 201520:40Kaepernick completed just 9-of-19 passes for 67 yards with four ...
Kaepernick completed just 9-of-19 passes for 67 yards with four interceptions in Sunday's 47-7 loss at Arizona. He did manage to contribute a touchdown on the ground, and finished with 46 yards on seven carries.
Kaepernick had two of his interceptions returned for a touchdown in the first six minutes of the game, and all of his picks seemed to be legitimate bad throws. He was facing a tough defense on the road, but that is obviously of little consolation to fantasy owners. He'll look to improve in Week 4, facing the Packers at home.
Sun Sep 20 201518:27Kaepernick completed 33-of-46 passes for 335 yards and two touch...
Kaepernick completed 33-of-46 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 51 rushing yards on eight carries in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.
Kaepernick was able to put up a gaudy stat-line thanks to garbage-time production in a blowout loss, but it all counts the same as far as owners are concerned. The 49ers looked great in Week 1 and terrible in Week 2, so it's still unclear at this stage whether or not Kaepernick will see frequent garbage time opportunities this season. Regardless of the 49ers' play as a team, Kaepernick's ability to do damage both on the ground and through the air should keep him fantasy-relevant at all times, although his generally shaky passing ability prevents him from being elite.
Tue Sep 15 201501:39Kaepernick completed 17-of-26 passes for 165 yards and rushed se...
Kaepernick completed 17-of-26 passes for 165 yards and rushed seven times for 41 yards in Monday night's game against the Vikings.
Kaepernick wasn't need to do too much in the passing game Monday, as the 49ers' offense functioned just fine behind the wheels of running back Carlos Hyde. As a result, Kaepernick's yardage total was a bit on the low side, even if his 41 rushing yards offered a decent consolation. Although it's positive that he didn't turn the ball over Monday, Kaepernick also didn't personally produce a touchdown, something he'll aim to change in Week 2 against the Steelers.
Sun Aug 30 201504:47Kaepernick completed two of five passes for 16 yards in Saturday...
Kaepernick completed two of five passes for 16 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Broncos, adding three rushes for 53 yards.
Likely done for the preseason, Kaepernick completed just five of 13 passes for 44 yards. Despite all the moving pieces, the 49ers mostly opted to work on their running game, giving Kaepernick minimal opportunity to make an impression, at least through the air.
Mon Aug 24 201514:21Kaepernick on field for 16 snaps but only attempted five throws,...
Kaepernick was on the field for 16 snaps but only attempted five throws, completing two for 14 yards in Sunday's preseason win over the Texans.
Kaepernick almost had his first touchdown of the preseason when he placed a nearly-perfect pass to Torrey Smith in the corner of the endzone, but Smith ultimately couldn't haul it in with the tight defensive coverage. He ran the ball for the first time during the preseason, gaining nine yards. He also suffered his first sack of the preseason, getting swallowed by the Dallas pass rush for an ugly 14-yard loss. In his defense, the offensive line opened up the flood gates and let a couple defenders run free towards Kaepernick. The offensive line is a big concern heading into the season as it is unclear if they have the ability to properly protect their quarterback (who was sacked a league-high 52 times in 2014).
Sun Aug 16 201510:01Kaepernick completed 1-of-3 passes for 14 yards in Saturday's pr...
Kaepernick completed 1-of-3 passes for 14 yards in Saturday's preseason opener against the Texans.
Kaepernick's first quarter of action was fairly uneventful thanks to the Houston offense which dominated the clock for most of the opening period. As is the case with many starting quarterbacks throughout the league, the first preseason game yielded very little given coaches' desire to protect their signal-caller. Kaepernick is safely entrenched as starter for the 49ers, so his action should continue to be sporadic throughout the preseason.
Wed Jul 15 201517:58Kaepernick said he believes 49ers' offseason changes are for goo...
Kaepernick said he believes the 49ers' offseason changes are for the good, the Nevada Appeal reports.
The changes are numerous. Wide receivers Michael Crabtree and Stevie Johnson were swapped out for Torrey Smith, with 2014 fourth-round pick Bruce Ellington the favorite to work as the No. 3 wideout. Running back Frank Gore departed for Indianapolis, leaving Carlos Hyde and offseason acquisition Reggie Bush as the main threats in the backfield. On the offensive line, RT Anthony Davis decided to take some time away from football, and LG Mike Iupati signed with the Cardinals. As for the coaching staff, Jim Tomsula is replacing Jim Harbaugh as head coach, with former quarterbacks coach Geep Chryst taking over as offensive coordinator. The degree of turnover might be viewed as problematic, but the 49ers clearly needed some changes in the wake of last season's middling (to be generous) offensive performance. The skill-position talent doesn't really appear to have changed for the better or worse, and the offensive line should be fine if someone emerges as a decent center. The major coaching promotions came from within the organization, but there's been some talk that Tomsula and Chryst want Kaepernick to run more often this season. There's obviously a lot to process, and it makes Kaepernick one of the tougher quarterbacks to get a read on.
Sun Dec 28 201422:15Kaepernick completed 15-of-26 passes for 204 yards and two touch...
Kaepernick completed 15-of-26 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals. He also rushed for 67 yards on 17 carries.
Kaepernick had one of his best passing games in weeks, but it was too little too late, as the 49ers end their disappointing season with just an 8-8 record. The young QB had a rough year, averaging a shade over 200 passing yards per game, while tossing only 19 touchdowns. It will be interesting to see how the new coaching staff handles Kaepernick next season, as Jim Harbaugh officially coached his last game Sunday.
Sun Dec 21 201402:24Kaepernick completed 15 of 24 passes for 114 yards and touchdown...
Kaepernick completed 15 of 24 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's overtime loss to the Chargers. He made his biggest impact on the ground, rushing seven times for 151 yards and another score.
A measly 4.8 yards per passing attempt isn't going to win any fantasy championships, but fortunately Kaepernick salvaged his fantasy stat line with a breathtaking 90-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. This is now four straight games under 200 passing yards for the 126 million dollar man, so unless he rips off a 90-yard run again next week, it's hard to consider him a strong fantasy option against the Cardinals.
Sun Dec 14 201420:56Kaepernick completed 11-of-19 passes for 141 yards and ran for 4...
Kaepernick completed 11-of-19 passes for 141 yards and ran for 46 yards on nine carries in Sunday's 17-7 loss at Seattle.
Kaepernick was sacked six times, and failed to throw a touchdown pass against the Seahawks for the second time in three weeks. He had to deal with a couple of drops, but he also missed some throws as well, most notably to a wide-open Anquan Boldin in the second half that would have gone for a key first down. The 49ers were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss, so it will be interesting to see how they and Kaepernick respond this Saturday against the Chargers.
Sun Dec 7 201422:12Kaepernick completed 18-of-33 passes for 174 yards, with one tou...
Kaepernick completed 18-of-33 passes for 174 yards, with one touchdown and a pair of interceptions, in Sunday's 24-13 loss at Oakland. He was sacked five times, and ran three times for 26 yards.
Kaepernick made a couple of ill-advised throws, although he was under a lot of pressure throughout. Whether it's a lack of playmakers on offense, a failure to develop as a passer, or a combination of both, it's been an extremely disappointing season for Kaepernick and the entire 49ers' offense. It seems unlikely that things will all-of-a-sudden start clicking for San Francisco's offense, so don't expect Kaepernick to post big numbers next week against a defensive-minded Seahawks' squad.
Fri Nov 28 201411:21Kaepernick completed 16-of-29 passes for 121 yards, with no touc...
Kaepernick completed 16-of-29 passes for 121 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions, in Thursday's 19-3 loss to the Seahawks. He took four sacks and gained 17 yards on three carries.
The 49ers were completely unable to drive down the field, and both of Kaepernick's interceptions were ugly throws right into Richard Sherman's hands. There's really no way to sugarcoat this one, as Kaepernick played his worst game of a disappointing season. He did try to get things going with his feet outside of the pocket, yet still failed to crack 25 rushing yards for a sixth consecutive week. Kapernick has mostly been pretty good in easier matchups this season, but he's shown a complete inability to direct the offense against tougher defensive teams, at least since the end of September. He does get a favorable matchup in Oakland next week, though the game may not be conducive to a high volume of pass attempts.
Sun Nov 23 201422:15Kaepernick completed 20-of-29 passes for 256 yards, with one tou...
Kaepernick completed 20-of-29 passes for 256 yards, with one touchdown and an interception, in Sunday's 17-13 win against the Redskins. He also had 14 yards on nine rushing attempts.
Kaepernick had some nice numbers, completing 69 percent of his passes with an 8.8 YPA, but it did not translate into fantasy production. He did suffer through some miscues from teammates, however, as Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis each dropped catchable balls on what would have been long pass plays. He'll have a tough test this week against Seattle on Thanksgiving, but at least the game will be at home.
Sun Nov 16 201419:49Kaepernick completed 15 of 29 passes for 193 yards and touchdown...
Kaepernick completed 15 of 29 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown, while adding 24 rushing yards on eight carries in Sunday's win over the Giants.
Kaepernick connected with seven different receivers, throwing his lone touchdown to wideout Michael Crabtree. While Kaepernick has failed to rush for a touchdown this season, he has thrown for at least one in every game. And while he has only one touchdown in each of the last four games, Kaepernick could break the streak in Week 12, as the 49ers face off against a Redskins defense that has allowed more passing touchdowns than all but two teams this season.
Sun Nov 9 201418:57Kaepernick completed 14 of 32 passes for 210 yards and touchdown...
Kaepernick completed 14 of 32 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Saints. He also added four carries for 24 rushing yards but lost a fumble.
51 of Kaepernick's 210 yards came on a huge play on fourth-and-10 late in the fourth quarter that set up Phil Dawson's game-tying field goal to send it into overtime. Kaepernick still hasn't rushed for a touchdown this season, and he has only a single passing score in three straight games, as his passing yards have decreased in each game over that span. Things may turn around from the yardage standpoint in Week 11, as the 49ers will face a Giants defense allowing the fifth-most passing yards per game this season.
Sun Nov 2 201420:08Kaepernick completed 22-of-33 passes for 237 yards and touchdown...
Kaepernick completed 22-of-33 passes for 237 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Rams. He also lost a pair of fumbles, including a costly one at the goal line in the closing seconds of regulation.
Kapernick put the 49ers in a position to win in the final minute, but lost the ball while trying a QB sneak from the Rams' one-yard line with under 10 seconds left. While it wasn't a terrible game from Kaepernick, he was sacked eight times, and didn't make a lot of big plays. The young QB has a chance to rebound from a fantasy perspective next week in a possible shootout at New Orleans.
Mon Oct 20 201400:36Kaepernick completed 24-of-39 passes for 263 yards, with touchdo...
Kaepernick completed 24-of-39 passes for 263 yards, with a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 42-17 loss to the Broncos. He added 18 yards on three carries.
Kaepernick kept his team in the game with an excellent second quarter, but his ugly interception after halftime contributed to the 49ers getting outscored 21-0 in the third quarter. He padded his stats with a long drive in garbage time that didn't result in points, but it was Blaine Gabbert who led the 49ers to a meaningless fourth-quarter touchdown on the team's final possession. The unstoppable Denver offense forced the 49ers to go pass-heavy, and the Broncos' pass-rushing duo of Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware hassled Kaepernick all night. Though he's been inconsistent even in favorable matchups this season, Kaepernick should find a Week 9 tilt with the Rams more to his liking, after the 49ers have a bye week.
Tue Oct 14 201400:30Kaepernick completed 22-of-36 passes for 343 yards and three tou...
Kaepernick completed 22-of-36 passes for 343 yards and three touchdowns in Monday's 31-17 win over the Rams, adding 37 yards on three carries.
Kaepernick and the San Francisco offense were having a mediocre game, until WR Brandon Lloyd burned Rams CB Janoris Jenkins for an 80-yard touchdown with 14 seconds remaining before halftime. The San Francisco running game never got going outside of Kaepernick's three carries, but the passing game was solid in the second half. Kaepernick nearly had a fourth touchdown in the fourth quarter, when tight ends Vernon Davis and Vance McDonald collided with each other while trying to make a wide open catch in the end zone. Next week, Kaepernick draws a tough Sunday night road matchup with the Denver Broncos.
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