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Blaine Gabbert in for Colin Kaepernick with 49ers trailing

San Francisco 49ers v Chicago Bears

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 6: Blaine Gabbert #2 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after rushing for a 44-yard touchdown to tie the game in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 6, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 26-20 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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When Colin Kaepernick took a knee at halftime, he was only down a point.

But since he hasn’t completed a pass since then, the 49ers have pulled him.

Backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert has entered the game for Kaepernick early in the fourth quarter with their team trailing 24-6.

Kaepernick was 1-of-5 for four yards, and it only took Gabbert two passes to surpass his output on the day. His first pass was an 18-yarder to Jeremy Kerley.

Of course, it’s not all Kaepernick’s fault, as he’s been sacked five times. And it’s unclear whether this is a sea change after Kaepernick has started the last seven games, or whether it’s a temporary situation.