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San Francisco 49ers: Top 30 all-time moments in franchise history

By Peter Panacy

SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 10: (L-R) Former San Francisco 49er players Steve Young, Jerry Rice and Joe Montana stand with a Super Bowl trophy during a public memorial service for former 49ers coach Bill Walsh August 10, 2007 at Monster Park in San Francisco, California. NFL Hall of Famer Bill Walsh, who was known by many as 'The Genius' for leading the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl championships, died last week at the age of 75 after a long battle with leukemia. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 10: (L-R) Former San Francisco 49er players Steve Young, Jerry Rice and Joe Montana stand with a Super Bowl trophy during a public memorial service for former 49ers coach Bill Walsh August 10, 2007 at Monster Park in San Francisco, California. NFL Hall of Famer Bill Walsh, who was known by many as 'The Genius' for leading the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl championships, died last week at the age of 75 after a long battle with leukemia. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) /
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Jan 12, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of the NFC divisional round playoff game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of the NFC divisional round playoff game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 19: Colin Kaepernick Demolishes the Packers

The 2012 season was a magical year for newly minted starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick. After taking over the No. 1 QB slot following an injury to Alex Smith, Kaepernick quickly established himself as one of the most dynamic signal-callers in the NFL at the time.

This was before the NFL had any time to adjust to his style of play. And Kaepernick would ensure the 49ers would steamroll through the playoffs en route to a Super Bowl appearance.

Part of that journey would include a home contest versus the Green Bay Packers on January 12, 2013 during the divisional round.

Kaepernick got off to a bad start throwing a pick-six interception to Packers defensive back Sam Shields.

But the quarterback answered back in big-time fashion.

Kaepernick threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns. But his 181 rushing yards and two additional touchdowns on the ground were the signature in this standout victory over Green Bay.

At the time, Kaepernick looked to be one of the most dangerous players in the NFL as the 49ers would go on to reach their sixth Super Bowl appearance.