It appears San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has made a decision about his Sunday starter at quarterback against the New Orleans Saints. Via Albert Breer of NFL Network:
49ers’ Colin Kaepernick will start vs. Saints
The NFL Network is reporting that Colin Kaepernick will start at quarterback on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers.
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE
As @si_jimtrotter reported earlier in the week ... The 49ers will start Colin Kaepernick at quarterback today at the Superdome, per source.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 25, 2012
Harbaugh had held off on naming a starter for Sunday's game throughout the holiday week. Kaepernick made his first career start last week against the Bears, due to starter Alex Smith's concussion. Kaepernick was impressive against a stout Chicago defense, completing 16 of 23 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns, with no turnovers.
Sunday's contest is a rematch of last year's NFC divisional playoff game, won 36-32 by the 49ers on Smith's 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Vernon Davis with just nine seconds left. This year's incarnation of the Saints, after beginning the season 0-4, are making a strong playoff push and a win over the 49ers would bolster their cause.
Kickoff for Sunday’s game is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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