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Halftime: Kaepernick hot early, 49ers defense wilting late

MIAMI GARDENS -- Colin Kaepernick was hot to start the game, but San Francisco's defense has wilted on its last two drives and the 49ers trail 14-7.

The 49ers quarterback, who drew attention in South Florida with his midweek defense of Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro, was met with a chorus of boos when he and the offense took the field for their first possession.

Kaepernick completed three of four passes on the drive, including a touchdown toss Carlos Hyde. His only incompletion was a drop in the end zone by tight end Vance McDonald. Kaepernick is 9-14 for 63 yards and a 98.