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Week 12 delivered an epic Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' campaign while the Chicago Bears continue to impress as they continue their victorious run.

Did Sanders perform sufficiently on his first professional outing to secure the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas were down and out at twenty-one to zero down versus the defending Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

The emotions of a first home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have been a factor, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an all-action display – his plunging score embodying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a lead of twenty-one points or more for the initial time after 1999, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the previous being a bad NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to 14 penalties for 96 yards, the attacking malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He had only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Texas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive punts, a failed field goal and then a turnover giving opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the key moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there could be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a powerful Indianapolis squad was hugely impressive – and could have only saved their campaign.

How big was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, when a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that number to 28%.

No wonder the postseason version of Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the latter half by itself and guiding 3 scoring possessions in their last 4 series to win it in overtime.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling runs are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and only 10th in the conference standings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a first one-score win of the season after dropping five previously – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defence that tops the league in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to winning tight games.

He may at times be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his own goal area – but he also passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most consistent with 8 wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

This looks among the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with each game loaded with playoff consequences.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a rare visit back to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s rally teams are both holding on to playoff aspirations but have very little margin for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York in fact has them leading of the division after starting one and five and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut NFL start to keep the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his debut NFL game after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It came just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost feral Cleveland defence getting ten tackles, but the Browns’ offense needs a leader, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

Moreover confidence is something not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a network {