Photos: San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers in NFL divisional playoff
January 12, 2014
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7), right, smiles as he celebrates with teammate Joe Staley (74) as the final minutes wind down against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with teammate Alex Boone (75) after defeating the Carolina Panthers in their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) makes a face as he runs to the locker room after defeating the Carolina Panthers in their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers fans celebrate the team's 23-10 win against the Carolina Panthers in the NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) gives away his hat and gloves to 49ers fans after defeating the Carolina Panthers in their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates their 23-10 win against the Carolina Panthers for their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' head coach Jim Harbaugh is congradulated by Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera after 49ers won 23-10 in the NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) hugs teammate Donte Whitner (31) in the final minute of their game against the Carolina Panthers in their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Carolina Panthers' Byron Bell (77) sits dejected on the bench with his teammates as the final minutes wind down against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) stands dejected as the final minutes wind down while playing against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during their game against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) starts celebrating early with Bubba Ventrone (41) as they lead 23-10 against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws the ball against Carolina Panthers' Dwan Edwards (92) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Ahmad Brooks (55) dives in to help tackle against Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert (35) in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin (81) celebrates his 9-yard catch against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin (81) celebrates his 45-yard catch against Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Donte Whitner (31) comes down with an interception against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Donte Whitner (31) runs with the ball after interception against Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Donte Whitner (31) runs with the ball after his interception against Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Phil Dawson (9) kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Carolina Panthers' Ted Ginn Jr. (19) gets tackled by San Francisco 49ers' Demarcus Dobbs (83) and teammate Bubba Ventrone (41) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Dan Skuta (51) reaches to sack Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Dan Skuta (51) reaches to sack Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) avoids a tackle by Carolina Panthers' Robert Lester (38) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Dan Skuta (51) sacks Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs with the ball against Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin (81) carries the ball against Carolina Panthers' Drayton Florence (29) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates his touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers during the NFC divisional playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates his touchdown run with teammates, including San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman (53) celebrates his sack against Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin (81) makes a 45-yard catch against Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Ahmad Brooks (55) sacks Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates his touchdown run with San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Ahmad Brooks (55) sacks Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. San Francisco defeated Carolina, 23-10. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' San Francisco 49ers' Ahmad Brooks (55) leaps and is called offside against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) runs for yardage after making a reception against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers's Frank Gore (21) recovers a fumble against Carolina Panthers' Dwan Edwards (92) in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes to Frank Gore (21) in the third quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) drags his feet in the end zone to score a touchdown after catching a pass from San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh pleads with an official to see the big screen after 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) scored a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. It had been called an incomplete pass on the field, but officials reviewed the play and ruled it a touchdown. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7), Alex Boone (75) and Vernon Davis (85) dispute a touchdown call in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. After a review it was called a touchdown catch for Davis. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after review of the touchdown that made the score13-10 against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) carries the ball as Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after officials ruled 49ers' Vernon Davis' (85) touchdown counts while playing against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. Officials reviewed the play and ruled it a touchdown. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) runs with the ball after making an interception against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) runs after intercepting a pass intended for Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks to throw against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) reaches for a pass while being guarded by Carolina Panthers' Melvin White (23) in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith (99) tackles Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) just after Newton got rid of the ball in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin (81) is tackled after a catch against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) fails to stop Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) as he scores touchdown in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) makes the catch against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown (25) for a touchdown during the first half of a divisional playoff NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) ( APTOPIX 49ers Panthers Football )
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin (81) runs after a pass against Carolina Panthers' Mike Mitchell (21) in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws under pressure against Carolina Panthers' Dwan Edwards (92) in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) tries to pass San Francisco 49ers defensive back C.J. Spillman (27) but fails at the goal line during the first half of a divisional playoff NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ( 49ers Panthers Football )
Frank Gore (21) of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against Quintin Mikell (27) of the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter during the NFC divisional playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) ( 462023017 )
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) picks off Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton for an interception during the first half of a divisional playoff NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( 49ers Panthers Football )
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) tackles San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) after Willis intercepted the ball during the first half of a divisional playoff NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ( 49ers Panthers Football )
Phil Dawson (9) of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after a first quarter field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the NFC divisional playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) ( 462023003 )
San Francisco 49ers' Phil Dawson (9) kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) tackles Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) during the first half of a divisional playoff NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ( 49ers Panthers Football )
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) is stuffed at the line of scrimmage against Carolina Panthers' Frank Alexander (90) and Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scrambles against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Carolina Panthers' Kenjon Barner (25) runs after a kick-off against San Francisco 49ers' C.J. Spillman (27) in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) tackle San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first half of a divisional playoff NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ( 49ers Panthers Football )
San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin (81) fails to catch a pass while being guarded by Carolina Panthers' Quintin Mikell (27) in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Will Tukuafu (48) carries the ball as he is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) in the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers Anquan Boldin (81) reacts to making a catch against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts after an official's call while playing the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith (99) tackles Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton (1) after throwing a pass in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers Anquan Boldin (81) makes a first quarter catch against the Carolina Panthers during their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) is tackled after a short catch against Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) enters the field with Bubba Ventrone (41) against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
A giant flag covers part of the field during the opening ceremony before the San Francisco 49ers NFC divisional playoff NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) is stretched out before their game against the Carolina Panthers for their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers team owner John York passes pins to fans before the game against the Carolina Panthers NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
Roger S. Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League, shakes hands with San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh before the game against Carolina Panthers in the NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers before their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers fans Colby Orr, of Spartanburg, S.C, with his son Presley, 7, watch warm-ups as the San Francisco 49ers play the Carolina Panthers in their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
U.S. Marine Tehmal Farrington, right, of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, glances up while attending warm-ups before the San Francisco 49ers play the Carolina Panthers in their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers fans Brianna Morgan, 6, of Youngstown, Ohio, giggles as she sits on the shoulders of her father Danny Morgan as they watch warm-ups before the San Francisco 49ers play the Carolina Panthers in their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Fans make their way inside to watch the San Francisco 49ers play the Carolina Panthers in their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
A police officer keeps watch in front of a large panther statue at the entrance of the stadium as the San Francisco 49ers play the Carolina Panthers in their NFC divisional playoff NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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