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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

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

Did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his debut professional start to secure the starting job in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 behind against the defending Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest recovery in history?

Sentiment of a first home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have been a factor, but technically it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (25) with an all-action performance – his plunging touchdown personifying his energetic showing.

Philly squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several turnovers this season – the previous being a disappointing division defeat at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was huge. He'd only thrown for over two hundred yards in four games before the weekend, he had more than one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a failed field goal and then a fumble handing chance after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, because the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about securing the big moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offense there is does just about enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is failing, there may be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the final period against a strong Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and could have just rescued their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the postseason, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and guiding three scoring possessions in their final 4 possessions to seal it in extra time.

Some big passes and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season form – at six and five and just tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a first one-score victory of the season after dropping five previously – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Rulers of the North?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the division and at eight and three – holding the same record as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the NFL in picks and overall turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to winning tight games.

He can at times be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he additionally passed for three touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he understands how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

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

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears among the most exciting holiday line-ups for years, with each game loaded with playoff implications.

Detroit host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a rare trip back to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback kings are each holding on to playoff hopes but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets in fact has them top of the AFC North after starting one and five and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his first professional outing to keep the starting position when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the question will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first NFL start since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Browns defence recording 10 tackles, but the Browns’ offence requires a leader, a presence to build confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not lacking in Sanders, who informed a CBS {