The remainder of the 49ers season essentially hinges on the ability of Colin Kaepernick to recapture the electricity he had early in his career. He’s been at his best when trying to prove himself against doubters – in his first NFL start, in the playoffs at Green Bay and beyond. His national anthem protests will assure that he has plenty of people rooting against him Sunday in Buffalo, where the team colors are red, white and blue. But a solid performance, and certainly a win, would give Kaepernick a taller platform in which to share his thoughts of racial injustice.
49ers at Bills game at a glance
