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Week 12 provided an incredible Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Kansas City's season as the Bears keep to surprise while they extend their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut professional outing to secure the full-time role in Ohio?

We’ll examine at the pick of the action in the league.

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 down versus the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback ever?

Sentiment of a first home fixture after a teammate’s untimely passing could have been a factor, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an all-action performance – his plunging touchdown personifying his energetic display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the initial time since 1999, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this year – the previous being another disappointing NFC East loss at the Giants.

Along with fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games prior to the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

However from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offense derailed dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing opportunity after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, as the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about securing the big moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is manages barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there may be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn't as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the final period versus a powerful Colts squad was hugely impressive – and may have only rescued their season.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the playoffs, when a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that figure to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and guiding 3 scoring drives in their final four possessions to seal it in extra time.

A few huge passes and daring scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was more like the former Kansas City though, with a first one-score victory of the year after losing five already – they won eleven of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the same standing as the Eagles.

They look threatening on both sides of the field, with a defense that leads the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to winning tight games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his own goal area – but he additionally threw 3 scores and, with already 5 final period rallies this season, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in close pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after beating the New York in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with eight victories in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on Thanksgiving we'll see just how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

This looks among the best holiday schedules for a long time, with each game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a rare trip return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are each clinging to postseason hopes but have minimal margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had done enough in his first NFL outing to maintain the starting job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to win his first league start since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defense getting 10 sacks, but the Browns’ offence requires a leader, a figurehead to inspire belief.

Moreover confidence is one thing not lacking in Sanders, who informed a CBS {