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; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (19) after Mitchell’s touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The New England Patriots defeated the San Francisco 49ers 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

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Quarterback Tom Brady went into Levi’s Stadium and threw four touchdowns, amid pressure, against a 49ers team for which he once grew up rooting when he was a kid.

And running back LeGarrette Blount crested over 100 yards on the ground in the Patriots’ 30-17 victory over the hapless Niners.

So how does New England fall in NFL power rankings?

Well, it’s not so much that the Patriots did anything wrong. Everyone on earth expected them to win this game. But the victories shown by the Nos. 1 and 2 teams on this list were just a bit more impressive, considering the opponents.

But if you’re looking for a reason to “slight” the Patriots, just take into consideration their 13-10 somewhat-precarious lead heading into the fourth quarter.

New England should have been up 30-17 by halftime, even though the weather was lousy in Santa Clara.