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The twelfth week provided an epic Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' season as the Chicago Bears continue to impress while they continue their victorious run.

Did Sanders perform enough on his first professional start to earn the full-time role in Ohio?

We’ll examine at the pick of the week in the league.

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

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

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic display – his diving score personifying his energetic display.

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

In addition to fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was huge. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half by himself in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense derailed dramatically – with four straight punts, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about securing the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is manages just about enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is failing, there could be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and could have just rescued their season.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of reaching the postseason, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that figure to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and guiding three point-scoring possessions in their last four possessions to win it in overtime.

A few huge passes and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at six and five and only 10th in the AFC standings.

That was closer to the old Chiefs though, with a initial close victory of the year after losing five previously – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful may not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them top of the division and at eight and three – sharing the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They look threatening on each side of the field, with a defence that tops the league in picks and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to winning close games.

He can still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his own end zone – but he also passed for three scores and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the division after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with eight victories in 9, but as they visit the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see just how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears among the best holiday schedules for years, with each game packed with playoff implications.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a rare trip return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Texans long ago in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback teams are both holding on to postseason aspirations but have very little margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets in fact has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and looking finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Sanders had performed enough in his first professional outing to keep the first-team job when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will continue to be asked as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to secure his debut NFL start since Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other rookie quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It came only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly feral Browns defence getting ten tackles, but Cleveland's offence requires a leader, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not missing in Shedeur, who told a CBS {