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

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Kansas City's campaign while the Chicago Bears keep to surprise as they continue their victorious run.

And did Sanders do enough on his first NFL outing to earn the full-time role in Ohio?

Let's take a look at the pick of the week in the league.

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down against the reigning championship champions, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing could have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defence that pounced on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic performance – his plunging score embodying his energetic display.

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the other being a disappointing division defeat at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in four games before the weekend, he had over 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 offence fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in five of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major concern, as the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the big situations, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely enough – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is failing, there could be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Save Kansas City

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the final period versus a powerful Indianapolis squad was very notable – and could have only saved their campaign.

How big was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the postseason, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the second half alone and guiding three point-scoring possessions in their final 4 possessions to win it in overtime.

Some huge throws and daring scrambles are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in playoff form – at six and five and just tenth in the AFC rankings.

This was closer to the former Chiefs however, with a first close victory of the season after losing 5 already – they won 11 of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful might not be done so soon.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at 8-3 – sharing the identical record as the Philadelphia.

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

He can still be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he also threw three touchdowns and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in close pursuit in the division after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after overcoming the New York in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with 8 wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Prospect

This looks one of the best Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with each game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the classic opener in Detroit, prior to a unusual visit return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Dallas Texans way back in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

The weekend’s comeback teams are both holding on to postseason hopes but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Ravens? An ugly win over the New York actually has them leading of the division after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving 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, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski batted away questions on whether Sanders had performed enough in his debut professional outing to maintain the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his debut league start after Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen additional first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an almost aggressive Browns defence recording ten tackles, but Cleveland's offense requires a director, a presence to inspire belief.

Moreover self-belief is one thing not missing in Shedeur, who told a network {