a bright start in the second half from the RedHawks off of a Kentucky backline miscommunication, and Esmeralda Gonzales took advantage, slotting home a ball from eight yards out for the equalizer.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers have had plenty of problems on offense the first five weeks, leading to coach Chip Kellys decision to bench Blaine Gabbert for Colin Kaepernick.Perhaps none of the issues was as glaring as the inability to get the ball downfield.Gabbert completed just two passes all season that traveled at least 21 yards downfield and his 37.3 rating on deep throws was second worst among all quarterbacks, according to Sportradar.He badly missed open receivers on deep passes numerous times, including a key interception two weeks ago against Dallas and being wildly off-target on deep throws to Rod Streater and Torrey Smith in last weeks loss to Arizona.With the Niners providing little threat deep, defenses have been able to crowd the line, which has hindered San Franciscos running game and limited opportunities for big runs after the catch.Deep throws were a big part of Kellys offense in his three years in Philadelphia when the Eagles were tied for fifth in the NFL with 69 completions on those passes and ranked second in touchdowns with 26, according to Sportradar.Kaepernick, with his strong arm, had more success on those throws even as he struggled in other aspects last season when he lost his starting job to Gabbert midway through the year. He completed 10 of 26 deep passes for 451 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.The Niners (1-4) hope Kaepernick can hit some of those throws this week against Buffalo when he makes his first start since Nov. 1, 2015.I think theres just small things here and there that we need to clean up, we need to correct as a whole, he said. Hopefully those are things that we progress on this week and it shows Sunday and helps us get a win.Before Kaepernick could do that, he signed a restructured two-year contract Wednesday. The new deal replaces the previous deal that ran through 2020, takes the Niners off the hook for a $14.5 million injury guarantee for 2017 and gives Kaepernick the right to void the second year and become a free agent in March.The contract also converts Kaepernicks $2 million roster bonuses this year into guarantees and he can earn an additional $1 million based on meeting certain playing time thresholds, a person familiar with the deal said on condition of anonymity because details were not made public.ESPN, which first reported the contract, said the Niners will not be able to use the franchise tag on Kaepernick if he opts for free agency.This is the second time Kaepernick has taken over as starter in San Francisco midway through a season. In 2012, he replaced a concussed Alex Smith and led San Francisco to the Super Bowl where the 49ers lost 34-31 to Baltimore.With his breakaway speed and cannon arm, Kaepernick looked like the poster child for the new breed of NFL quarterbacks. He led the Niners to road playoff wins in Green Bay and Carolina after the 2013 season before his late interception in the end zone ended a comeback attempt in the NFC title game in Seattle.He took a step back the following year and then plummeted last year when he threw for only six touchdowns and had five interceptions in eight starts before losing his job.The hiring of Kelly with his spread offense that favors running quarterbacks was thought to be the tonic to revive Kaepernicks career but his offseason was limited by operations on his non-throwing shoulder, right thumb and left knee.A tired arm shut him down for two weeks in training camp and Kelly went with Gabbert as starter, saying Kaepernick had not regained the strength he lost after surgery and wasnt ready to be starter again.He physically is not where he was pre-injury, Kelly said. Before that he was a little bit bigger, a little bit faster, a little bit stronger. He will admit that. Hes worked as hard as anybody Ive been around in terms of his rehab.But with Gabbert ranking as one of the worst quarterbacks in the league, Kelly decided Tuesday it was time for a change.The Niners rank last in the NFL in yards per play (4.5) and are tied for the most three-and-outs with 21.I think we need to improve in all areas of offensive football, offensive coordinator Curtis Modkins said. I dont think thats a single one defining deal. We made a change because we felt like this gives us the best chance to win on Sunday and moving forward, so thats why the change was made.Game notesCB Jimmie Ward (quadriceps) missed practice. ... Among the players who were limited were G Zane Beadles (ankle), LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DT DeForest Buckner (foot), DT Quinton Dial (knee), DT Glenn Dorsey (knee), WR Jeremy Kerley (ankle), TE Vance McDonald (hip) and S Jaquiski Tartt (quadriceps).---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLTed Lyons Jersey . 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Herb Score Jersey .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras.LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Despite being equalized twice in the second half, and inside of the final half hour of the match, junior Tanya Samarzich scored the game-winning goal off a header from end line service off the boot of Marissa Bosco to give the Kentucky womens soccer team a 3-2 win over the Southeast Missouri (SEMO) RedHawks on Wednesday night.The loss for SEMO was its first of the season as they now sit at 6-1-1 overall. Kentucky wins its second match in a row and ends its non-conference portion of the second 4-3-1 overall. UK will step back into conference play on Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. ET against the Alabama Crimson Tide live on the SEC Network from Lexington.The game-winning goal came from Samarzichs head in the 80th minute as Bosco got end line and served in a ball over the near-post defenders head and on to the forehead of Samarzich who thwarted it past the keeper and in for the game-winning goal. The goal for the Mexican international was her team-leading sixth of the year, and the assist for Bosco was her team-leading fifth of the season.Kentucky took a 1-0 lead in the 29th minute from the spot as Kaitlin Miller converted on UKs first penalty of the season. She slotted it home past the keeper after Jade Klump tried to cut back at the top of the box and cut towards the goal and was taken down in the area.SEMO woould equalize after a bright start in the second half from the RedHawks off of a Kentucky backline miscommunication, and Esmeralda Gonzales took advantage, slotting home a ball from eight yards out for the equalizer.ddddddddddddKentucky would re-take the lead for the second time on the night in the 59th minute as Jade Klump scored from distance off a throw-in from Samarzich. The throw in came from the right side of the pitch, where Klump turned and fired from 30 yards out into the upper 90 and gave the Wildcats a 2-1 lead on her first goal of the season.SEMO would again respond brilliantly in the 65th minute off a well-earned corner from the right side, serving in a high-lofted ball from Jasmin Hilliard that was hammered home in the box off the ground by Angie Mann for her first goal of the season.The match winner from Samarzich came after UK got a hold of the game late and was on the forefront for the first time in the second half, and UK would hold on for the 3-2 win.Sundays match with Alabama will be UKs annual Kick-Cancer Match with proceeds going towards the research of pediatric cancer. UK will be dawning gold kits on Sunday and those kits will be auctioned off for sale the following week. ' ' '