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The twelfth week provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's season as the Bears continue to surprise as they continue their victorious run.

And did Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut professional start to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down versus the reigning championship winners, how exactly did they engineer their equal-largest comeback in history?

The emotions of a first home game since Marshawn Kneeland untimely death may have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defence that cashed in on rare errors by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (25) with an dynamic display – his diving score embodying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time since 1999, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the previous being another bad division loss at the Giants.

In addition to 14 infractions for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was huge. He had only passed for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive punts, a failed field goal and then a turnover handing chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a major worry, as the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the big situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there could be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't quite as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the fourth quarter against a powerful Indianapolis squad was very notable – and could have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a 58% chance of making the playoffs, when a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that number to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the second half by itself and guiding 3 point-scoring possessions in their final four possessions to win it in extra time.

A few huge throws and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and just 10th in the conference rankings.

That was closer to the old Chiefs however, with a initial one-score win of the year after losing five previously – they won eleven of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Rulers of the Division?

You just can't ignore the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defence that leads the league in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to securing close games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he additionally threw three touchdowns and, with already five final period comebacks this year, he understands how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in 9, but as they travel to the championship winners on the holiday we'll see just how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the best holiday line-ups for years, with every game loaded with postseason implications.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Michigan, prior to a rare trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the 1960s before moving to Kansas City.

The weekend’s comeback teams are each holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York in fact has them leading of the AFC North after beginning one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Stefanski batted away questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut NFL outing to maintain the starting job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the question will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his first league start after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other first-year quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defence recording ten sacks, but the Browns’ offence requires a director, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

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