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Kaepernick lifts 49ers over Panthers 23-10

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photo San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during his divisional playoff NFL game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Colin Kaepernick raced into the end zone, then pretended to rip open his shirt with both hands imitating Cam Newton’s Superman touchdown celebration.

Three years of frustration had come to a head.

“Just a little shoutout,” Kaepernick said.

To whom?

“I think you know the answer,” Kaepernick said with a grin.