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Week 12 provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys rally, or was it an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Playoff Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' season while the Chicago Bears keep to impress while they continue their winning streak.

And did Sanders do sufficiently on his debut professional outing to earn the starting job in Cleveland?

We’ll examine at the best of the week in the league.

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero behind versus the defending Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest comeback ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing could have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s records for passing yards (now 34,378) and game-winning drives (25) with an dynamic display – his plunging score embodying his all-action showing.

Philadelphia squandered a lead of twenty-one points or more for the initial time since 1999, with only their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being a disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had more than 150 in the first half alone in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about securing the big moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offence there is does barely enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there could be problems in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter versus a strong Indianapolis squad was very impressive – and may have just saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that number to twenty-eight percent.

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

Some huge passes and daring scrambles are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only 10th in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the old Chiefs though, with a first one-score win of the year after losing 5 previously – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the same standing as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defence that leads the league in picks and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to securing tight games.

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he additionally passed for 3 scores and, with already 5 final period rallies this year, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the division after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are right there after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with 8 wins in 9, but as they travel to the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Store

It appears among the best Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with every game loaded with postseason consequences.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, before a unusual trip return to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s rally kings are both holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal margin for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York in fact has them top of the AFC North after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Holiday and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski batted away questions on whether Sanders had performed enough in his debut NFL start to maintain the starting job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his first league start after Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other rookie signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost feral Cleveland defence recording ten tackles, but Cleveland's offense needs a director, a figurehead to inspire belief.

Moreover confidence is something not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {