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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Before San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, a loud chant of "USA, USA" rang out at New Era Field.
Kaepernick knelt during the anthem for the first time as a starting quarterback before a regular-season game and was again joined by safety Eric Reid and linebacker Eli Harold in protest of racial inequality and oppression in the United States.
Safeties Antoine Bethea and Jaquiski Tartt, cornerbacks Keith Reaser and Rashard Robinson and running back Mike Davis continued their tradition of raising their right fists during "The Star-Spangled Banner."
As Kaepernick, who on Sunday made his first start since Week 8 of last season, led the offense onto the field, he was greeted by a loud chorus of boos from Bills fans. Those boos continued for the first couple of snaps before dissipating into cheers of encouragement for Buffalo's defense.
Buffalo Bills fans chanted "USA, USA" before the national anthem of Sunday's game against the visiting 49ers. San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick again knelt to protest racial inequality in America. Brett Carlsen/Getty Images
Meanwhile, just off the stadium property, TheMMQB.com reported that outside vendors were selling anti-Kaepernick shirts, including one depicting Kaepernick in the crosshairs of a rifle scope with the words "Wanted: Notorious Disgrace to America" around a photo of Kaepernick.
The fan reaction wasn't all negative, however, as a group of Bills fans participated in a "kneel in" outside the stadium to support Kaepernick and his cause.
Kaepernick's first start of the season resulted in a lopsided 45-16 loss for the 49ers. He completed 13 of his 29 pass attempts and threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to receiver Torrey Smith. Kaepernick also rushed for 66 yards on eight carries.
Kaepernick knelt during the anthem for the first time as a starting quarterback before a regular-season game and was again joined by safety Eric Reid and linebacker Eli Harold in protest of racial inequality and oppression in the United States.
Safeties Antoine Bethea and Jaquiski Tartt, cornerbacks Keith Reaser and Rashard Robinson and running back Mike Davis continued their tradition of raising their right fists during "The Star-Spangled Banner."
As Kaepernick, who on Sunday made his first start since Week 8 of last season, led the offense onto the field, he was greeted by a loud chorus of boos from Bills fans. Those boos continued for the first couple of snaps before dissipating into cheers of encouragement for Buffalo's defense.
Buffalo Bills fans chanted "USA, USA" before the national anthem of Sunday's game against the visiting 49ers. San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick again knelt to protest racial inequality in America. Brett Carlsen/Getty Images
Meanwhile, just off the stadium property, TheMMQB.com reported that outside vendors were selling anti-Kaepernick shirts, including one depicting Kaepernick in the crosshairs of a rifle scope with the words "Wanted: Notorious Disgrace to America" around a photo of Kaepernick.
The fan reaction wasn't all negative, however, as a group of Bills fans participated in a "kneel in" outside the stadium to support Kaepernick and his cause.
Kaepernick's first start of the season resulted in a lopsided 45-16 loss for the 49ers. He completed 13 of his 29 pass attempts and threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to receiver Torrey Smith. Kaepernick also rushed for 66 yards on eight carries.
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