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The twelfth week provided an epic Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an epic Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' season as the Bears continue to surprise while they extend their winning run.

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

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 behind versus the reigning Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a first home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic death could have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defence that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and game-winning possessions (25) with an dynamic performance – his diving score personifying his all-action showing.

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this season – the other being a disappointing division loss at the Giants.

In addition to 14 infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

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

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a major worry, because the pieces are all there but it's just not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about securing the big moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offence there is manages barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there could be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the final period against a strong Colts squad was very notable – and could have just rescued their season.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the postseason, whereas a loss on the weekend would have dropped that figure to 28%.

No wonder the playoff form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and leading three point-scoring drives in their final four possessions to seal it in overtime.

A few huge passes and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was more like the former Kansas City though, with a initial one-score win of the year after losing five previously – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at eight and three – holding the same record as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on each side of the ball, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He may still be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his own goal area – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this season, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most consistent with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

This looks one of the best holiday schedules for years, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Michigan, before a unusual visit return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

The weekend’s rally teams are both holding on to playoff hopes but have very little margin for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the New York actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting one and five and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut professional outing to keep the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Browns quarterback to win his debut league game since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so since.

It came just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost feral Browns defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offence needs a director, a figurehead to build belief.

And self-belief is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {