San Francisco 49ers host the Atlanta Falcons in the final regular season game at Candlestick Park
December 23, 2013
San Francisco 49ers's NaVorro Bowman (53) dives in to score a touchdown after his interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) celebrates a tackle against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman (53) intercepts the ball against Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas (83) in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. Bowman ran the ball back for an 89-yard touchdown. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates his touchdown run with San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin (81) against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is congratulated by San Francisco 49ers' Alex Boone (75) after Kaepernick's touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith (99) pressures Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates a catch against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) runs after the catch against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin (81) tries to get past the Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) is pressured by the Atlanta Falcons' Malliciah Goodman (93) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Kendall Hunter (32) runs past the Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) for a long gain to set up a touchdown in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) stops the Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez (88) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) runs for tough yards against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)
Atlanta Falcons fan Jeremy Cunningham, his 49er fan brother, Ryan Cunningham, Melinda Pittman and Jake Stachowiak react as the San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman intercepts a pass and scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scrambles against Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson (23) in the third quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis (52), Alex Boone (75) and Carlos Rogers (22) celebrate with NaVorro Bowman (53) after he scored a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers's NaVorro Bowman (53) runs with the ball after interception to score touchdown 34-24 against Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. This is the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers's quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman (53) runs back an interception against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' fans react following San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman's game-winning interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
A San Francisco 49ers fan holds up a scarf during their game against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fiorante Villareal, left, and Brandan Villareal, right, were given the ball by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The National Anthem is played before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) reacts to a stop and the lose of his helmet against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) runs against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Kendall Hunter (32) runs for 45 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) celebrates a tackle against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) makes a catch against the Atlanta Falcons' William Moore (25) in the third quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) runs with the ball after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) stumbles into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a call against the Altanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) runs toward the end zone against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Phil Dawson (9) kicks a field goal to put the 49ers up 3-0 over the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman comes off the field after the Atlanta Falcons scored a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) can't hold on to a deep pass from Colin Kaepernick against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick goes down hard after completing a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks to shakes hands with other players following their 34-24 win against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Atlanta Falcons running back Stephen Jackson takes the ball in for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) stops the Atlanta Falcons' Steven Jackson (39) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a penalty call against his team during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scrambles against Atlanta's Peria Jerry (94) in the second quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) and NaVorro Bowman (53) can't stop the Altanta Falcons' Steven Jackson (39) from scoring in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans show their loyalty to the San Francisco 49ers against the Altanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The Altanta Falcons' Steven Jackson (39) celebrates a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans show their loyalty to the San Francisco 49ers against the Altanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) passes against the Atlanta Falcons' Malliciah Goodman (93) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) can't make a tough catch against the Altanta Falcons' Asante Samuel (22) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) and Tarell Brown (25) stop the Altanta Falcons' Drew Davis (19) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) breaks up a pass intended for the Altanta Falcons' Roddy White (84) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) tries to escape the Altanta Falcons pass rush in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers defense stops the Altanta Falcons' Steven Jackson (39) in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) scores against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)
The San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) scores against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Phil Dawson (9) is congratulated by San Francisco 49ers' Andy Lee (4) after his field goal against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) runs against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scrambles against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
A San Francisco 49ers fan shows his sign during their game against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' LaMichael James (23) is tackled by the Atlanta Falcons' Patrick DiMarco (42) on a punt return in the first quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers' Craig Dahl (43) nearly blocks a punt against the Atlanta Falcons' Matt Bosher (5) in the second quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Former San Francisco 49er Dwight Clark poses for the cameras at the spot where he made "The Catch" during the halftime presentation at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. This is the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Atlanta Falcons' Steven Jackson (39) celebrates his touchdown with Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas (83) during their game against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Atlanta Falcons' Steven Jackson (39) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers' Donte Whitner (31) and Kendall Hunter (32) in the second quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman (53) smiles as he is interviewed as he walks off the field following their victory over the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)
Lynn Jenkins, of San Francisco, gives her husband Marcus Jenkins a big kiss in the parking lot at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. Marcus is a 20-year Oakland Raiders fan, but his wife is a diehard 49ers fan and he made sure she was able to attend the last regular season game at Candlestick. This will be the last regular season game played at the park. The team moves to their new Santa Clara stadium, Levi's Stadium, next season. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Kim Pritchett, of San Rafael, high fives Matt Cronin, of Marin, as they enter Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. Pritchett has been coming to games at Candlestick Park for "her entire life." This will be the last regular season game played at the park. The team moves to the new Santa Clara stadium, Levi's Stadium, next season. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The sun begins to set on Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans photograph Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick Park against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans arrive at Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans mingle below a map of Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Justin Green, 19, and dad Phil Green, of Martinez, walk around the parking lot before the San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. This is the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers fans tailgate before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. This is the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Santa Claus rides a scooter during the tailgate parties in the parking lot at the San Francisco 49ers against Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. This is the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Jose's "Bruiser Tailgate" members gather before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. This is the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Bill Souza of San Jose, Calif., left, and his wife Lisa Sneler, who have had season tickets for 21 seasons at Candlestick Park, arrive for the final San Francisco 49ers home football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The Sheets family of Auburn, Calif., who said that four generations of their kin have attended San Francisco 49ers football games, arrive at Candlestick Park for the final home game on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
An inflatable San Francisco 49ers player decorates a tailgate party outside Candlestick Park before the final home game there on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The Sheets family of Auburn, Calif., who said that four generations of their kin have attended San Francisco 49ers football games, arrive at Candlestick Park for the final home game there on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Pumped up 49er fans make their way into Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. This will be the last regular season game played at the park. The team moves to their new Santa Clara stadium, Levi's Stadium next season. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
An usher hands out pennants at Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans take pictures of Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Veronica Stecker, from Union City, takes a rest about three hours before the San Francisco 49ers' game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans head to Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans photograph Candlestick Park's parking lot full of tailgaters before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans enter Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans enter Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco police officers chat outside Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Pennants are displayed at Candlestick Park before the San Francisco 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick Park against the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Louise Thurman of Guerneville, Calif. wears a special party hat at the NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers fans hold up signs to commemorate the final home game at Candlestick Park, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Hall of Fame former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice talks to a reporter from NFL films before the start of the 49ers' game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Former San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Harris Barton stands on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game against theAtlanta Falcons, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers fan Jimmy Fields of San Francisco says he spent about eight hours constructing this lighted sign for the final home game at Candlestick Park, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers Alfred Coelho of Fresno, Calif. sports his King of the Niners getup on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco before the start of an NFL football game between the 49ers and Atlanta Falcons. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice smiles after catching a pass from former teammate Steve Young, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
A San Francisco 49ers fan wears a Santa Claus hat before the start of an NFL football game between the 49ers and Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Sergio Cruz, of San Jose, rides his "cruising cooler" he made before the San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Former San Francisco Giants greats Willie McCovey (in wheelchair) and Willie Mays greet the crowd before the start of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at the final regular season game to be played Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
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