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Patriots vs. 49ers: The Good, Bad and Ugly from San Francisco’s Week 11 Loss

By Peter Panacy

November 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the football against New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch (97) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. The Patriots defeated the 49ers 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the football against New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch (97) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. The Patriots defeated the 49ers 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (19, left) scores a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dontae Johnson (36) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Patriots defeated the 49ers 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (19, left) scores a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dontae Johnson (36) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Patriots defeated the 49ers 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The Ugly

The 49ers were outscored 17-7 in the fourth quarter. Entering the frame, San Francisco trailed only 13-10.

The Niners’ second-half woes certainly continued into Week 11. Stalled drives, failed third-down conversions and a lack of production from wide receivers all contributed to the second-half breakdown.

Chris Harper led all 49ers wide receivers with just 35 yards. The only other wideout to have catches was Quinton Patton, who recorded two for only 17 yards.

So it shouldn’t be much a surprise to see the Niners go 5-of-14 on third down.

And so much for a Chip Kelly-led team being disciplined. We talked about linebacker Ahmad Brooks’ two offsides penalties. But those were merely a part of the problem. San Francisco was flagged 10 times for 68 yards — mistakes a talent-strapped 49ers team simply can’t afford.

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Adding insult to injury, or the other way around, the Niners have to deal with some injuries now. Defensive back Jimmie Ward was lost to a concussion. And safety Eric Reid suffered an arm injury, which could be serious, according to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.

Worst of all, San Francisco has tied the franchise record for longest losing streaks. It’s at nine now.

It’s possible the streak continues, as the 49ers have to travel east to face off against the 6-4 Miami Dolphins.

Next: Patriots vs. 49ers: Week 11 Game Thread for San Francisco

Such is the case for this lowly San Francisco team in 2016.