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Week 12 provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' campaign while the Chicago Bears keep to surprise as they continue their victorious streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his first professional outing to secure the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas were down and out at twenty-one to zero down versus the defending championship champions, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest recovery in history?

The emotions of a first home game after Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing may have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic display – his plunging score personifying his all-action display.

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.

Along with 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive struggles 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 the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four straight kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in five of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, as the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the key moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offence there is does just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn’t quite as dramatic, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the final period versus a powerful Indianapolis team was hugely impressive – and could have only rescued their season.

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

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and guiding 3 scoring drives in their last 4 series to seal it in overtime.

A few huge passes and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in playoff form – at 6-5 and only 10th in the conference rankings.

That was closer to the former Chiefs though, with a first close victory of the year after losing five previously – they won 11 of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Eagles.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the field, with a defence that tops the league in picks and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to securing close games.

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter rallies this season, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are right there after overcoming the New York in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with eight wins in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

This looks one of the best Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the classic opener in Detroit, before a unusual visit return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans way back in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

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

What about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York in fact has them top of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his first NFL start to maintain the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the question will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his first NFL start since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defense recording 10 tackles, but the Browns’ offence needs a director, a presence to build confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not missing in Sanders, who informed a network {