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Week 12 delivered an epic Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Mahomes arrived to salvage the Kansas City's season as the Chicago Bears keep to impress as they continue their winning run.

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

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 behind versus the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after a teammate’s tragic passing could have been a factor, but technically it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic display – his diving touchdown embodying his all-action showing.

Philadelphia squandered a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time after 1999, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the previous being another disappointing NFC East loss at the Giants.

Along with fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the offensive malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in four games before Sunday, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in five of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major worry, because the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is manages just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

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

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

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, when a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that figure to 28%.

No wonder the postseason form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and guiding three scoring possessions in their final 4 series to seal it in extra time.

Some big throws and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff form – at 6-5 and just 10th in the conference standings.

That was closer to the old Chiefs though, with a first close victory of the year after dropping five already – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Kings of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Philadelphia.

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

He may still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his own end zone – but he additionally threw three touchdowns and, with already five final period comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in close pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are in contention after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with 8 victories in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl winners on Thanksgiving we'll see just how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Store

This looks one of the best holiday line-ups for a long time, with each game loaded with postseason implications.

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, prior to a unusual visit back to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s comeback kings are both clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the Jets in fact has them leading of the division after beginning one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had done enough in his debut NFL outing to keep the first-team position when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first league game after Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional first-year signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It came only the Raiders, and with the help of an nearly feral Cleveland defence recording 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a figurehead to inspire belief.

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