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Week 12 provided an incredible Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

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

Did Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut NFL outing to earn the full-time role in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at 21-0 down versus the defending championship champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after a teammate’s untimely death may have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that pounced on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

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

Philadelphia squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the first time after 1999, with only their second game with several turnovers this season – the other being a disappointing NFC East defeat at the New York.

Along with 14 infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He had only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had more than 150 in the first half by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense fell apart dramatically – with four straight kicks, a failed field goal and then a fumble giving opportunity after opportunity to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the big situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offence there is manages just about sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the final period against a strong Colts squad was very impressive – and may have just rescued their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the postseason, whereas a loss on the weekend would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and guiding three scoring drives in their final four possessions to win it in extra time.

Some huge passes and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and just 10th in the conference rankings.

This was more like the former Chiefs however, with a initial close win of the season after losing 5 previously – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Chicago Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at eight and three – sharing the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look threatening on each side of the ball, with a defense that leads the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to winning close games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his own goal area – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already 5 final period comebacks this season, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

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

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

It appears one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with every game loaded with playoff consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, before a unusual trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Kansas City.

The weekend’s comeback teams are each clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York in fact has them leading of the division after starting one and five and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his first professional outing to maintain the first-team position when Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to win his first league game since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost aggressive Browns defense recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offence needs a director, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

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