Patriots vs. 49ers: The Good, Bad and Ugly from San Francisco’s Week 11 Loss
By Peter Panacy
The San Francisco 49ers tied a franchise record with nine-straight losses after falling to the New England Patriots 30-17 in Week 11. Niner Noise looks at the good, bad and ugly from San Francisco’s effort.
Yes, the San Francisco 49ers have now lost nine games in a row after falling to the visiting New England Patriots 30-17 in Week 11.
The nine-game losing streak ties a franchise record, and it’s a perfect indication of how things have gone for the red and gold all season long. Amid a rain storm, and a halftime ceremony honoring former owner Eddie DeBartolo, the Niners managed to stay in contention until the start of the fourth quarter.
But San Francisco had no answers for Patriots quarterback, and Bay Area native, Tom Brady. And the Niners’ second-half offensive woes only continued.
Let’s take another look at the game and try to come away with the good, bad and ugly from Week 11.
In fairness, the 49ers managed to trail 13-10 heading into the fourth quarter. But Brady and Co. tore through San Francisco’s defense with 17 fourth-quarter points.
Brady finished with four passing touchdowns on the day against the team for which he grew up rooting.
What else did the Niners deal with on a dreary day in Santa Clara? Let’s take a look.