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

Postseason Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' season while the Bears keep to surprise as they continue their winning run.

Did Sanders perform enough on his first NFL outing to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero down versus the reigning Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they engineer their equal-largest comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home game since a teammate’s untimely death could have been a factor, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that cashed in on rare errors by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Romo’s records for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (25) with an all-action display – his plunging score embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the other being another bad NFC East defeat at the New York.

In addition to 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half by himself in Texas.

However from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offence derailed dramatically – with four straight punts, a failed field goal and then a turnover handing chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it really is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of 7 games (three losses) is now a major concern, as the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the key situations, the defense maintains them in it and what offense there is manages barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't as dramatic, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the final period versus a strong Colts squad was very impressive – and could have only saved their season.

How significant was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, when a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and leading 3 scoring drives in their last four possessions to seal it in extra time.

A few huge throws and daring scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff form – at 6-5 and only 10th in the conference standings.

This was closer to the old Chiefs though, with a initial close victory of the season 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.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Kings of the North?

You just can't ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at 8-3 – sharing the same record as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defense that leads the NFL in picks and total takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging player now used to securing close games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he additionally passed for three touchdowns and, with already 5 final period rallies this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the championship champs on the holiday we'll discover exactly how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

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

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a unusual visit back to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally teams are both holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his first NFL outing to maintain the starting position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to secure his first NFL game since Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It was just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defence getting 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offense requires a director, a figurehead to build belief.

And confidence is one thing not missing in Sanders, who informed a network {