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

Playoff Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' campaign while the Chicago Bears keep to impress as they extend their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his first NFL start to earn the starting job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves down and out at 21-0 behind versus the defending Super Bowl champions, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

The emotions of a initial home fixture since a teammate’s untimely passing may have been a factor, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo records for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an all-action display – his diving score personifying his all-action display.

Philadelphia wasted a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time after 1999, with only their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being another disappointing division defeat at the New York.

In addition to 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He'd only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had more than one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Dallas.

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

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a major concern, because the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about securing the big moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter versus a strong Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and may have only saved their campaign.

How big was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a 58% probability of reaching the postseason, when a loss on the weekend would have dropped 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 second half by itself and guiding 3 scoring possessions in their last four possessions to seal it in extra time.

Some huge throws and daring scrambles are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at six and five and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

This was more like the old Kansas City however, with a initial close victory of the year after dropping 5 already – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – sharing the same standing as the Eagles.

They look threatening on both sides of the ball, with a defence that leads the league in picks and overall takeaways and, in Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to securing close games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his own end zone – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the division after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are right there after beating the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most consistent with eight wins in 9, but as they travel to the championship winners on Thanksgiving we'll see just how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

This looks among the best Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with every game packed with playoff implications.

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a rare trip return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s rally kings are both holding on to postseason aspirations but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

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

But the issue will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Browns quarterback to secure his debut league game after Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Cleveland defence getting 10 sacks, but the Browns’ offense needs a director, a presence to build belief.

And self-belief is something not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a network {