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Week 12 provided an incredible Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears continue to impress while they continue their victorious run.

Did Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut NFL start to earn the starting role in Ohio?

We’ll examine at the best of the action in the NFL.

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 behind versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing could have played a part, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott resolve and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo records for passing yards (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his plunging score personifying his energetic showing.

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after 1999, with only their second game with several giveaways this season – the other being a disappointing division defeat at the New York.

Along with 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had over 150 in the first half by himself in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four straight kicks, a failed field goal and then a fumble giving opportunity after opportunity to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a major concern, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is does just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there could be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a strong Indianapolis team was very impressive – and may have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of reaching the postseason, when a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and leading 3 point-scoring possessions in their final 4 series to seal it in overtime.

Some huge passes and daring scrambles are commonplace for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and only 10th in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a initial close victory of the year after losing five previously – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Be Kings of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at 8-3 – holding the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on both sides of the ball, with a defence that tops the NFL in picks and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to winning close games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he also threw 3 scores and, with already five final period rallies this season, he knows how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are in contention after overcoming the Giants in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with 8 wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on Thanksgiving we'll discover just how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Prospect

This looks one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with each game packed with playoff consequences.

Detroit welcome the Packers in the traditional curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a rare trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Kansas City.

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

What about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting one and five and appearing dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut NFL start to keep the first-team position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Browns quarterback to secure his debut NFL start since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It came only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defence recording 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

Moreover confidence is something not missing in Shedeur, who told a CBS {