WATCH: Colin Kaepernick Hits Torrey Smith For First TD Pass This Season
Ryan Mayer
49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been the center of attention for his national anthem protests throughout the season so far. However, this week, he was making headlines for a different reason as head coach Chip Kelly named him the starter for the team's game against the Buffalo Bills. Kaepernick hadn't started since Week 8 of last year.
After a punt and a field goal on the team's first two possessions, Kaepernick showed off the arm strength that made him one of the most exciting players in the league just a few short years ago. He connected with Torrey Smith for a 53-yard touchdown, his first passing touchdown since Week 6 of last season.
Kap goes DEEEEEEEP.
— NFL (@NFL) October 16, 2016
Got 'em.
That's a 53-yard @49ers TD! ???? #SFvsBUF https://t.co/Uk8P2GZI2y