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Week 12 delivered an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an epic Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign while the Bears continue to impress as they extend their victorious run.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his first NFL start to earn the starting role in Ohio?

Let's take a look at the pick of the action in the NFL.

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were down and out at twenty-one to zero behind against the reigning Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback ever?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing could have played a part, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

Prescott surpassed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic performance – his plunging touchdown embodying his energetic display.

Philly squandered a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several turnovers this season – the other being a bad NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was huge. He'd only passed for over two hundred yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

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

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a major worry, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the key situations, the defense keeps them in it and what offence there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and possession security is failing, there could be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Kansas City

It wasn’t as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the final period versus a strong Colts team was hugely notable – and could have just saved their campaign.

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

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and guiding three point-scoring drives in their final 4 possessions to win it in overtime.

A few big throws and daring scrambles are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in playoff form – at 6-5 and only tenth in the AFC standings.

That was closer to the former Kansas City though, with a first close victory of the year after dropping five already – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at 8-3 – sharing the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on each side of the ball, with a defence that leads the league in picks and total takeaways and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to winning tight games.

He may still be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a turnover in his own end zone – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 final period rallies this year, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

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

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

This looks among the best holiday schedules for years, with each game loaded with playoff implications.

The Lions host the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, before a unusual trip return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback teams are both clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them top of the division after beginning one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had done enough in his first professional start to keep the first-team job when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first NFL start after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 other rookie signal callers failing to do so since.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly feral Cleveland defence recording ten tackles, but Cleveland's offense requires a director, a figurehead to inspire belief.

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