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 13, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts in the fourth quarter. The Chiefs defeated the Panthers 20-17 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

7-3. . Kansas City Chiefs. 10. team. 124.

The Kansas City Chiefs couldn’t find the late fourth-quarter magic to help them get over the Buccaneers in Week 11.

So the Chiefs lost 19-17 at home and now find themselves at 7-3 in the tough AFC West. That record would put them in first place in four other divisions. But right now, they’re in third.

It’s clear quarterback Alex Smith isn’t capable of stretching the field with deep passes. Of course, 49ers fans could have told you that a long time ago. He was effective, if not stellar, on Sunday and threw for 261 yards with a touchdown against an interception.

Tight end Travis Kelce remains the team’s biggest threat through the air. But the usually stout Chiefs defense wasn’t able to contain Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston and Co. enough.

Things won’t get any easier with back-to-back road games against the Broncos and Falcons in Weeks 12 and 13, respectively.