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The twelfth week provided an incredible Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's season as the Chicago Bears continue to surprise while they continue their winning streak.

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

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 behind versus the reigning Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they engineer their equal-largest comeback ever?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture since a teammate’s tragic passing could have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (25) with an dynamic performance – his plunging touchdown embodying his all-action display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time since 1999, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the other being a disappointing division loss at the Giants.

In addition to 14 infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games before the weekend, he had more than one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offense derailed dramatically – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover handing opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it really is, but an offence that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the big situations, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there could be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn’t as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a strong Indianapolis team was very impressive – and may have only rescued their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of making the playoffs, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the second half alone and leading three scoring possessions in their final four series to seal it in extra time.

A few big passes and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and just 10th in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City however, with a initial close victory of the season after losing 5 already – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defence that tops the league in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to winning close games.

He may at times be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his own goal area – but he additionally threw three touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he understands how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll discover just how strong they truly are.

Preview – Exciting Holiday in Store

This looks among the best Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with each game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, prior to a unusual visit return to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback kings are both holding on to playoff aspirations but have very little margin for error – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York actually has them top of the AFC North after beginning 1-5 and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut NFL start to maintain the starting job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his first league start since Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offence requires a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

And confidence is one thing not lacking in Sanders, who told a CBS {