"No. To me, I just had to go back out and play football," Kaepernick said. "It's a game at the end of the day. It's not life or death. I go out, play to win and do everything I can to help this team win."

It appeared as if Kaepernick did enough to lead the 49ers to victory when a Pierre Garçon touchdown put the team ahead, 27-23, with under two minute remaining in regulation. The Giants, however, proceeded to drive the length of the field for a game-winning score.

With a 1-4 record, the 49ers now face a rather steep uphill climb if they are to make the postseason. Kaepernick, for one, believes the team can make such an improbable run happen.