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Week 12 provided an incredible Cowboys rally, or was it an epic Eagles implosion?

Postseason Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' season as the Bears continue to impress as they extend their winning run.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his debut professional outing to secure the full-time job in Ohio?

Let's take a look at the pick of the action in the league.

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero behind versus the defending championship winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

Sentiment of a first home fixture since a teammate’s untimely death could have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

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

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several giveaways this year – the previous being another bad NFC East defeat at the New York.

In addition to 14 infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that affected Jalen 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 Sunday, he had more than one hundred fifty in the first half by himself in Dallas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a failed field goal and then a turnover giving chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in five of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the big 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 discipline and ball protection is failing, there may be trouble ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the final period versus a powerful Indianapolis squad was hugely impressive – and could have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Indeed, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the postseason, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and guiding three scoring drives in their last four possessions to win it in overtime.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and just tenth in the conference rankings.

That was closer to the former Kansas City though, with a first close victory of the season after losing five already – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Kings of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at 8-3 – holding the identical record as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on each side of the ball, with a defence that tops the league in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young player now used to securing tight games.

He can still be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a fumble in his own goal area – but he also threw 3 scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he understands how to get the job done.

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

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with 8 victories in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

This looks among the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with each game packed with postseason consequences.

The Lions host the Packers in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, before a unusual trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans way back in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback kings are both clinging to postseason hopes but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York actually has them leading of the division after beginning 1-5 and appearing finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his debut NFL start to keep the first-team position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his debut league start since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It was just the Raiders, and with the help of an nearly aggressive Cleveland defence getting ten sacks, but the Browns’ offence needs a director, a presence to inspire belief.

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