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Colin Kaepernick played better than stats indicate in opener

Colin Kaepernick’s first-half grade: B+

What he did right: Kaepernick dropped back to pass on 4 straight plays during a touchdown drive at the end of the half. The 49ers gained 44 yards on those plays to get into the red zone, which included a 12-yard scramble, and a 20-yard pass to tight end Garrett Celek after Kaepernick dodged a potential sack.

Kaepernick was accurate on over 70 percent of his passes in the first half.
Kaepernick was accurate on over 70 percent of his passes in the first half.

His best pass of the night was a 15-yarder to Garrett Celek over the middle.