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; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) catches a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

32. . 4-5-1. . Arizona Cardinals. 25. team

The Arizona Cardinals are quickly seeing their hold on the NFC West fall out of sight, following an ugly second-half collapse at the hands of the previously reeling Minnesota Vikings.

Arizona’s 30-24 loss tells us a few things — the Cardinals will go as quarterback Carson Palmer goes, and their defense isn’t quite as good as one might think. Yes, Arizona’s defense allowed just 217 all-purpose yards during the effort. But Minnesota converting six third downs on 13 attempts is a stat line which proved disastrous to the Cardinals effort.

Fortunately for Arizona, running back David Johnson got back to his headstrong ways and rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown.

The Cardinals will need more of him down the stretch if they ever hope to catch the Seattle Seahawks within the division.