NFL Power Rankings: 49ers Tie Losing-Streak Record Into Week 12

NFL Power Rankings: 49ers Losing Streak Ties a Franchise Record Entering Week 12

November 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the football against New England Patriots outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 20, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end David Johnson (82) falls into the end zone for the two point conversion against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

. Pittsburgh Steelers. 12. team. 55. . 5-5

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t much of a factor in Pittsburgh’s 24-9 easy win over the Browns in Week 11.

In all fairness, he didn’t have to be.

The Steelers defense did most of the work, sacking Cleveland’s quarterbacking tandem of Cody Kessler and Josh McCown eight times and forcing two turnovers. And how about Steelers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave’s fumble recovery in the end zone for a touchdown?

Yes, we like big-guy touchdowns too.

Pittsburgh now has a chance to break away in the AFC North with a key contest against the Colts in Week 12.