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

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears keep to impress while they continue their winning streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his first professional start to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were down and out at twenty-one to zero down versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture since a teammate’s untimely passing may have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his plunging touchdown embodying his all-action display.

Philadelphia squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the previous being another disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

Along with fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only passed for over two hundred yards in four games before Sunday, he had more than one hundred fifty in the first half by himself in Dallas.

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

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a major concern, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about securing the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is manages barely enough – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is failing, there could be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a strong Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and may have just saved their season.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the postseason, whereas a loss on Sunday would have reduced that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and guiding three point-scoring drives in their final four series to seal it in overtime.

A few big throws and daring runs are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season form – at six and five and just 10th in the AFC standings.

This was more like the former Kansas City however, with a initial close victory of the year after losing five previously – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears now. A win over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They look threatening on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the NFL in picks and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young player now used to securing tight games.

He may at times be shaky, surrendering a score after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he also passed for 3 scores and, with already 5 final period rallies this year, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are in contention after beating the New York in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with 8 wins in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl winners on the holiday we'll discover just how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Store

This looks among the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for years, with each game loaded with playoff implications.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a rare trip back to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback kings are each clinging to playoff aspirations but have minimal margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Ravens? An ugly win over the Jets in fact has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

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

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

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

But the issue will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to win his debut NFL start since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional rookie signal callers unsuccessful to do so since.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost feral Cleveland defense recording 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offense needs a director, a figurehead to build belief.

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