Jim Tomsula and the San Francisco 49ers have made a change at quarterback, naming Blaine Gabbert as the team's starter on Wednesday morning.

The move, which Tomsula suggested will be evaluated on a week-by-week basis, comes after Colin Kaepernick led the team to a 2-6 record through Week 8. San Francisco next takes the field on Sunday at home against the Atlanta Falcons.

"I met with the quarterbacks on Monday and made the decision to go with Blain Gabbert," Tomsula said. "It was a tough decision, but I feel it's the direction we need to go."