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Week 12 provided an epic Cowboys rally, or was it an epic Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign while the Chicago Bears continue to surprise while they continue their victorious run.

Did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his first professional start to secure the full-time job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves down and out at 21-0 behind versus the defending Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they engineer their equal-largest recovery ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and game-winning drives (25) with an dynamic display – his plunging touchdown embodying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a lead of 21 points or more for the first time after 1999, with only their second game with several turnovers this year – the other being another disappointing division defeat at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen penalties for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a missed three-point attempt and then a fumble giving chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in five of seven games (3 losses) is now a major concern, as the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the big situations, the defense maintains them in it and what offense there is manages barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is breaking down, there may be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the final period against a strong Indianapolis squad was hugely notable – and could have just saved their season.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, when a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that figure to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and guiding three point-scoring possessions in their final four possessions to seal it in extra time.

A few huge passes and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and only tenth in the AFC standings.

That was more like the former Chiefs however, with a initial close victory of the year after dropping 5 previously – they won eleven of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Rulers of the Division?

You just can't ignore the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on both sides of the field, with a defence that leads the NFL in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to securing close games.

He can at times be shaky, giving away a score after a turnover in his own goal area – but he additionally passed for three touchdowns and, with already five final period comebacks this year, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in overtime with a monster game from Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with eight victories in nine, but as they visit the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover just how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Store

It appears one of the best Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with every game loaded with playoff consequences.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a rare visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally teams are each holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them leading of the division after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Holiday and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his first NFL outing to maintain the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his first league game since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 other first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Browns defence getting 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offense requires a leader, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

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