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Week 12 delivered an incredible Dallas Cowboys rally, or perhaps an epic Eagles collapse?

Playoff Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' campaign as the Bears continue to surprise as they continue their winning streak.

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

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 down versus the reigning Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest recovery in history?

The emotions of a initial home game after a teammate’s untimely death could have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that pounced on rare errors by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Tony Romo records for passing yards (now 34,378) and game-winning possessions (25) with an dynamic performance – his plunging touchdown personifying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several giveaways this year – the other being another bad division defeat at the New York.

In addition to 14 infractions for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in four games before Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a failed field goal and then a fumble giving chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge worry, as the pieces are all there but it's just not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about securing the big situations, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is manages just about sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there could be trouble ahead.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Prematurely to Save Kansas City

It wasn’t as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the final period against a powerful Colts team was very notable – and could have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the playoffs, whereas a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and leading three point-scoring possessions in their last four series to win it in overtime.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season form – at six and five and only 10th in the AFC rankings.

That was more like the former Chiefs however, with a initial close victory of the season after dropping five previously – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Kansas City faithful may not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at 8-3 – sharing the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They appear dangerous on both sides 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 can at times be shaky, giving away a score after a fumble in his own end zone – but he also passed for three touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter rallies this season, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the division after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with eight victories in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on the holiday we'll discover exactly how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with postseason implications.

The Lions host the Green Bay in the classic opener in Michigan, before a unusual trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s comeback teams are each holding on to playoff hopes but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the New York actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his first professional start to keep the starting job when Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to win his first league start after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 other rookie signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offence requires a leader, a figurehead to inspire belief.

And confidence is something not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {