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Photo: Scott Kane / Associated Press Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close Image 2 of 38 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (84) jumps into the end zone ahead of St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) as Lloyd scores a touchdown on an 80-yard pass play in the second quarter. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (84) jumps into the end zone ahead of St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) as Lloyd scores a touchdown on an 80-yard pass play in the second quarter. Photo: Scott Kane / Associated Press Image 3 of 38 San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks, top, brings down St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason. San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks, top, brings down St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 4 of 38 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin catches an 11-yard touchdown pass ahead of St. Louis Rams defenders Janoris Jenkins (21) and James Laurinaitis (55) in the third quarter. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin catches an 11-yard touchdown pass ahead of St. Louis Rams defenders Janoris Jenkins (21) and James Laurinaitis (55) in the third quarter. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 5 of 38 Image 6 of 38 St. Louis Rams punter Johnny Hekker (6) gets a kick away as he is pressured by San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jimmie Ward (25) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in St Louis. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst) less St. Louis Rams punter Johnny Hekker (6) gets a kick away as he is pressured by San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jimmie Ward (25) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in St ... more Photo: Associated Press Image 7 of 38 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree throws the ball into the crowd after scoring a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams in the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in St Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane) less San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree throws the ball into the crowd after scoring a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams in the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in St ... more Photo: Associated Press Image 8 of 38 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates after throwing an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Anquan Boldin. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates after throwing an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Anquan Boldin. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 9 of 38 Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers calls a play in the first quarter. Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers calls a play in the first quarter. Photo: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Image 10 of 38 Image 11 of 38 San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) leaves the field after being injured in the second quarter. San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) leaves the field after being injured in the second quarter. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 12 of 38 ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 13: Kenny Britt #81 of the St. Louis Rams completes a pass for a three yard gain against the defense of Perrish Cox #20 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Edward Jones Dome on October 13, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Thomas/Getty Images) less ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 13: Kenny Britt #81 of the St. Louis Rams completes a pass for a three yard gain against the defense of Perrish Cox #20 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Edward Jones ... more Photo: Getty Images Image 13 of 38 Steve Johnson tries to avoid the tackle of Rodney McLeod of the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter at Edward Jones Dome on October 13, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. Steve Johnson tries to avoid the tackle of Rodney McLeod of the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter at Edward Jones Dome on October 13, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. Photo: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Image 14 of 38 Brandon Lloyd runs with a reception for an 80 yard touchdown in the second quarter. Brandon Lloyd runs with a reception for an 80 yard touchdown in the second quarter. Photo: Michael Thomas / Getty Images Image 15 of 38 Image 16 of 38 Zac Stacy of the St. Louis Rams runs the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter. Zac Stacy of the St. Louis Rams runs the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter. Photo: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Image 17 of 38 Tavon Austin of the St. Louis Rams is tackled by Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter. Tavon Austin of the St. Louis Rams is tackled by Justin Smith #94 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter. Photo: Michael Thomas / Getty Images Image 18 of 38 Vance McDonald #89 of the San Francisco 49ers avoids the tackle of E.J. Gaines #33 of the St. Louis Rams before he fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Rodney McLeod #23 and Jo-Lonn Dunbar #58 of the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter. less Vance McDonald #89 of the San Francisco 49ers avoids the tackle of E.J. Gaines #33 of the St. Louis Rams before he fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Rodney McLeod #23 and Jo-Lonn Dunbar #58 of the St. ... more Photo: Michael Thomas / Getty Images Image 19 of 38 San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) gets past St. Louis Rams free safety Rodney McLeod (23) in the first quarter. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) gets past St. Louis Rams free safety Rodney McLeod (23) in the first quarter. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 20 of 38 Image 21 of 38 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes as running back Carlos Hyde blocks St. Louis Rams defensive end Eugene Sims. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes as running back Carlos Hyde blocks St. Louis Rams defensive end Eugene Sims. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 22 of 38 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (84) catches an 80-yard touchdown pass ahead of St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (84) catches an 80-yard touchdown pass ahead of St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins. Photo: Scott Kane / Associated Press Image 23 of 38 Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball in the second quarter. Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball in the second quarter. Photo: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Image 24 of 38 Lamarcus Joyner #20 of the St. Louis Rams breaks up a pass intended for Anquan Boldin. Lamarcus Joyner #20 of the St. Louis Rams breaks up a pass intended for Anquan Boldin. Photo: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Image 25 of 38 Image 26 of 38 St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis. St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 27 of 38 Vance McDonald of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Rodney McLeod #23 and Jo-Lonn Dunbar #58 of the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter at Edward Jones Dome on October 13, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. less Vance McDonald of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Rodney McLeod #23 and Jo-Lonn Dunbar #58 of the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter at Edward Jones Dome on October 13, 2014 in ... more Photo: Michael Thomas / Getty Images Image 28 of 38 Benny Cunningham #36 of the St. Louis Rams scores a touchdown in the first quarter. Benny Cunningham #36 of the St. Louis Rams scores a touchdown in the first quarter. Photo: Cliff Hawkins / Getty Images Image 29 of 38 Lance Kendricks of the St. Louis Rams completes a reception for a 22 yard touchdown in the first quarter. Lance Kendricks of the St. Louis Rams completes a reception for a 22 yard touchdown in the first quarter. Photo: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Image 30 of 38 Image 31 of 38 St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis passes against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter. St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis passes against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter. Photo: Scott Kane / Associated Press Image 32 of 38 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 33 of 38 Austin Davis #9 of the St. Louis Rams celebrates after a 22 yard completion for a first quarter touchdown. Austin Davis #9 of the St. Louis Rams celebrates after a 22 yard completion for a first quarter touchdown. Photo: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Image 34 of 38 St. Louis Rams running back Benny Cunningham (36) scores a touchdown as Rams tight end Cory Harkey (46) blocks San Francisco 49ers strong safety Craig Dahl. St. Louis Rams running back Benny Cunningham (36) scores a touchdown as Rams tight end Cory Harkey (46) blocks San Francisco 49ers strong safety Craig Dahl. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 35 of 38 Image 36 of 38 St. Louis Rams running back Benny Cunningham (36) celebrates with center Scott Wells (63) after Cunningham scored a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. St. Louis Rams running back Benny Cunningham (36) celebrates with center Scott Wells (63) after Cunningham scored a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 37 of 38 St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) celebrates after the Rams scored a touchdown. St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) celebrates after the Rams scored a touchdown. Photo: Billy Hurst / Associated Press Image 38 of 38 Prime-time performer: Kaepernick stars in 31-17 comeback win over Rams 1 / 38 Back to Gallery

ST. LOUIS – For Colin Kaepernick, it was just another magic Monday.

Two years after Kaepernick introduced himself to the NFL with a scintillating performance on Monday Night Football, he offered even more evidence that, unlike most of America’s workforce, he loves laboring on the first day of the week.

On Monday night, Kaepernick tossed three touchdowns in a 15-minute span to rally the 49ers from a 14-point, second-quarter deficit in a 31-17 win over the Rams that was sealed by a 20-yard interception return for a score by cornerback Dontae Johnson with one minute left.

The 49ers (4-2) scored 24 straight points thanks to Kaepernick, who completed 22 of 36 passes for 343 yards with three touchdowns. Perhaps it’s something about Monday nights? Kaepernick has thrown nine touchdowns and no interceptions in four MNF starts. His record: 4-0. His passer rating: 124.6.

What is about Kaepernick and this stage?

“I think he’s good all the time,” Jim Harbaugh said. “He’s done it, and done it and done it. And he keeps doing it, and doing it and doing it.”

At the Edward Jones Dome, Kaepernick had the longest completion of his career (80 yards) his second-highest passing yardage total and added 37 yards on three carries.

Kaepernick went to work with the 49ers reeling. After 29 minutes, they trailed 14-3 thanks to a slew of missed tackles, penalties (4) and a turnover St. Louis (2-4) turned into a touchdown.

With 27 seconds before halftime, they faced 3rd-and-6 at their own 20 and appeared destined to slink back to their locker room. Instead, they sprinted off after they improbably left the field with momentum. The reason: Kaepernick fired an 80-yard touchdown to wideout Brandon Lloyd, who used a double move to sprint down the left sideline past cornerback Janoris Jenkins, who inexplicably failed to keep Lloyd in front of him.

“It definitely gave us momentum and then we were just talking about coming back and keeping it,” Harbaugh said. “Keeping the momentum with the next drive. We knew were getting the ball back offensively. Thought that was going to be an important drive.”

And Kaepernick made it a productive drive.

Trailing 14-10, Kaepernick highlighted the 12-play, 80-yard march by sprinting around right end for a 23-yard gain before finishing it by showing off his right arm.

On 3rd-and-1, Kaepernick was flushed to his left, where he fired an on-the-run, sidearm laser off his back foot over the outstretched arms of Jenkins to Anquan Boldin in the back of the end zone for an 11-yard score.

The play was designed to be a pass to left tackle Joe Staley, who reported as an eligible receiver. But Staley was tackled by defensive end Robert Quinn, which drew a penalty flag, and Kaepernick improvised.

“I didn’t see that coming,” Harbaugh said. “That was another where it’s like what is he doing with the ball? … How he saw (Boldin), I don’t know.”

Harbaugh was asked if Kaepernick has done drills that allow him to throw at awkward, gravity defying angles.

“I’ve done drills with a lot of quarterbacks through the years and nobody plays like this guy does,” Harbaugh said. “Can’t really attribute to any drills or any practice. He’s got a way.”

Two drives later, Kaepernick led another touchdown drive by completing 4 of 4 passes for 72 yards. His last completion was a 32-yard dart to Michael Crabtree, who broke free over the middle on a post pattern and celebrated the score by heaving the ball into the stands.

Meanwhile, the 49ers defense also woke up after it surrendered two first-quarter touchdowns. After the Rams took a 14-0 lead, they punted on seven straight possessions and didn’t score again until a 38-yard field goal by Greg Zuerlein with 2:24 left.

The 49ers had five sacks, matching their total in the seasons’ first five games despite being shorthanded for much of the final three quarters. Linebacker Patrick Willis (toe) exited in the second quarter and left guard Mike Iupati (concussion) and cornerback Jimmie Ward (quadriceps) left in the third quarter.