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

By Peter Panacy

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
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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November 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

42. . 1-9. . San Francisco 49ers. 31. team

For three quarters, the 49ers looked as if they had a chance to possibly upset the mighty Patriots. San Francisco trailed 13-10 entering the fourth quarter.

But quarterback Tom Brady happened. And he happened again. Seventeen unanswered points ensured the Niners’ nine-game losing streak would continue.

Granted, Brady will do Brady-like things. The 49ers sure wish they had a good pass rush, as three of his four touchdown passes were nearly negated by defensive pressure within the pocket. But the Niners don’t get points for being close.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick wasn’t great. But he wasn’t bad either. He finished with 206 passing yards and two touchdowns, although his second came in fourth-quarter garbage time.

Running back Carlos Hyde looked more like a top-tier back and amassed 86 yards on 19 carries — an average of 4.5 yards per attempt.

But Hyde was overshadowed by the efforts of Pats tailback LeGarrette Blount, who rushed for 124 yards.

This marked the eighth time in 10 games this season the Niners have given up a 100-plus-yard rusher.

Hey, at least tight end Vance McDonald is catching the ball and contributing.