Colin Kaepernick

Week 16 at Los Angeles
Considering Kaepernick had just 183 yards and two scores in a shootout against Atlanta's porous pass defense, expecting him to do much against the Rams would be a stretch. The Rams have had four games in which they have held opposing passers under 200 yards, compared to three games above 300 yards. While they have allowed five games with three or more TD passes, they came against far better passing games than San Francisco. In fact, back in Week 1, Blaine Gabbert had just 170 passing yards and a score against the Rams in the 49ers' lone win this season. There are better options available than Kap.

Week 14 vs. Jets
All that momentum Kaepernick had been building went out the window last week as he was benched early and threw for just four yards while rushing six times for 20 yards. Nothing solves a passing games' woes quite like the Jets, however, who looked like they quit last week against Indianapolis. Then again, so did the 49ers. The only thing keeping the Jets from being the worst pass defense in the NFL has been playing some putrid passing games. The 49ers might qualify as one of those. Given that he got the hook last week, I can't recommend starting Kap this week.

Week 12 at Miami
Kaepernick had more than 200 yards passing for the third consecutive game, which isn't a lot for most quarterbacks, but given his running (4-32) and the two touchdown passes he added, it was a productive day. He now has seven TD passes and one rushing in his five starts, which makes him a viable QB start in some weeks. Miami has given up just six TD passes and hasn't given up more than 221 yards in five home games, so this is a difficult matchup. There are some easier matchups available out there in which to find a starter.