Reflecting on Super Bowl XLVII during conversations on the 2017 offseason, John Harbaugh cited Colin Kaepernick's dual-threat production as Baltimore prepared extensive defensive adjustments to prevent chunk scramble plays and read-option cutbacks.
| Metric | Total | Game Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 302 | 16 / 28 (57.1% Comp) |
| Rushing Yards | 62 QB SB Record | 7 carries (8.9 YPC) |
| Total Offense | 364 | Combined air & ground |
| Touchdowns | 2 (1 Pass, 1 Rush) | 15-yd rushing TD in Q4 |
| Interceptions | 1 | Passer Rating: 91.2 |
| Metric | Total | Game Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 287 | 22 / 33 (66.7% Comp) |
| Rushing Yards | -1 | Prorated kneels |
| Total Offense | 286 | Pocket passer profile |
| Touchdowns | 3 Passing | 0 INTs, 11-0 postseason run |
| Interceptions | 0 | Passer Rating: 124.2 |
San Francisco rallied from a 28-6 deficit following the 3rd quarter electrical delay, generating 25 second-half points fueled by Kaepernick's perimeter scrambling.
In 2017, John Harbaugh and the Ravens explored signing Kaepernick as a key contributor. Adjust tactical scheme factors below to inspect projected offensive efficiency based on his Super Bowl dual-threat benchmarks.
*Model grounded in Kaepernick's Super Bowl XLVII metrics (302 passing, 62 rushing) paired with Roman-Harbaugh option package indices.
Source: The Athletic (@TheAthletic) quoting former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh on Colin Kaepernick's Super Bowl performance (“He was really a nightmare to defend”) and considerations in 2017. Game statistics verified via Super Bowl XLVII official game book (Feb 3, 2013).