Colin Kaepernick

Week 9 vs. New Orleans
Kaepernick has completed less than 50 percent of his passes since taking over the starting job two games ago and hasn't topped 187 passing yards. He does, however, have 150 rushing yards in those two games, which is what you expect out of Kaepernick. New Orleans has allowed fewer than 240 passing yards in just one game this season, so the opportunities will be there for the 49ers to throw the ball. Because of his running ability, Kaepernick is a sneaky start with some other top QBs on bye.

Week 6 at Buffalo
Kaepernick takes over for Blaine Gabbert, but don't necessarily expect any better results. The 49ers are an offensively challenged group, and Buffalo is very stingy on defense toward opposing quarterbacks. In fact, the Bills have allowed just two TD passes and none in their last three games. Kaepernick might see some openings to run, but he didn't do a lot of that last season before losing the job to Gabbert. Take a pass.

Week 8 at St. Louis
Kaepernick has thrown for less than 165 yards in four of seven starts this season, including a putrid 124 last week against Seattle. He does have five touchdown passes in his past two starts against St. Louis, but the Rams have been very solid against opposing QBs this season, ranking third in points allowed and just five touchdown passes. There's no reason to ride the roller coaster with Kaepernick.