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Week 12 provided an epic Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Eagles implosion?

Playoff Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' campaign as the Bears keep to surprise while they extend their victorious run.

And did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his first NFL start to secure the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 behind against the defending championship winners, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

The emotions of a initial home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic death could have played a part, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Prescott surpassed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic performance – his plunging score embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia squandered a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several turnovers this season – the previous being another disappointing division defeat at the New York.

Along with fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was huge. He'd only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had more than one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive punts, a missed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing chance after chance to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s approach is all about securing the key situations, the defense keeps them in it and what offence there is manages just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is failing, there may be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Early to Rescue Kansas City

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

How big was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a 58% probability of reaching the playoffs, when a loss on the weekend would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and leading 3 scoring possessions in their final four possessions to seal it in overtime.

Some big throws and daring scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at six and five and just tenth in the conference standings.

This was closer to the former Kansas City however, with a initial close win of the season after dropping 5 already – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be done just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Philadelphia.

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

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his own goal area – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he knows how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot pursuit in the division after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are in contention after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with 8 wins in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on Thanksgiving we'll discover exactly how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears among the most exciting holiday line-ups for a long time, with each game loaded with playoff consequences.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, before a unusual trip back to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began life as the Texans long ago in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

The weekend’s rally teams are both clinging to postseason hopes but have very little margin for error – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York in fact has them top of the AFC North after starting one and five and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut NFL start to maintain the starting job when Gabriel returns.

Yet the issue will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his debut NFL game since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen additional first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost aggressive Cleveland defence recording ten sacks, but the Browns’ offense needs a director, a presence to inspire confidence.

Moreover self-belief is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a network {