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Week 12 provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys rally, or was it an massive Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' season while the Chicago Bears continue to impress as they continue their winning streak.

Did Sanders do enough on his debut NFL outing to earn the full-time job in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were down and out at twenty-one to zero behind versus the defending championship winners, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback ever?

The emotions of a initial home game after a teammate’s tragic passing could have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic performance – his plunging touchdown embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia wasted a lead of 21 points or more for the first time after 1999, with only their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the other being another bad division loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had over 150 in the first half alone in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover handing opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge worry, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the big moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is does barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there may be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the final period versus a powerful Colts team was very notable – and could have only saved their season.

How big was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% probability of making the playoffs, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and guiding 3 point-scoring possessions in their last 4 series to seal it in extra time.

Some big passes and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at six and five and just 10th in the conference standings.

This was closer to the old Chiefs though, with a initial close win of the year after dropping 5 previously – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Kansas City faithful may not be done so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Rulers of the North?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on each side of the ball, with a defense that tops the league in picks and total takeaways and, in Williams, a young player now used to securing close games.

He may still be shaky, giving away a score after a fumble in his own end zone – but he additionally passed for three scores and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in close pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in 9, but as they travel to the Super Bowl winners on the holiday we'll see exactly how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

It appears one of the best holiday line-ups for years, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the classic opener in Detroit, prior to a unusual visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback kings are each holding on to playoff aspirations but have very little 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 division after beginning 1-5 and looking finished.

Holiday and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

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

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut NFL start to maintain the starting position when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his first league start after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It came just the Raiders, and with the help of an almost aggressive Browns defence getting 10 tackles, but the Browns’ offence requires a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

Moreover confidence is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a network {