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Week 12 provided an epic Dallas Cowboys rally, or perhaps 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.

And did Sanders perform enough on his first NFL outing to secure the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 down versus the defending Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback ever?

Sentiment of a first home game since Marshawn Kneeland untimely death could have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

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

Philadelphia squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the initial time since 1999, with just their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being another bad division defeat at the Giants.

Along with 14 infractions for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He had only passed for over two hundred yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense fell apart dramatically – with four straight kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a fumble giving opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key situations, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there could be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the final period against a strong Indianapolis team was very notable – and could have only rescued their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a 58% 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, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and guiding three point-scoring drives in their last 4 possessions to seal it in overtime.

A few huge passes and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only tenth in the AFC standings.

That was more like the former Kansas City however, with a first one-score victory of the season after losing five previously – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Kings of the Division?

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

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

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his own end zone – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 final period comebacks this season, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl winners on Thanksgiving we'll see just how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears one of the best Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with every game loaded with postseason consequences.

The Lions host the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Detroit, before a rare trip back to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are both holding on to playoff hopes but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Ravens? An ugly win over the New York in fact has them leading of the division after starting 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut professional outing to maintain the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

But the question will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Browns quarterback to secure his debut NFL game since Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other first-year signal callers failing to do so since.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defense getting ten sacks, but Cleveland's offense requires a leader, a presence to build belief.

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