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The twelfth week delivered an epic Cowboys rally, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' season as the Chicago Bears keep to surprise while they continue their winning streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his first NFL outing to secure the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero down versus the defending championship champions, how exactly did they engineer their equal-largest recovery ever?

The emotions of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now 34,378) and game-winning possessions (25) with an dynamic performance – his diving touchdown personifying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the other being another disappointing NFC East defeat at the New York.

Along with 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He had only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had over 150 in the first half alone in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offense derailed dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing chance after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major concern, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the key situations, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is manages barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there could be problems in the future.

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

It wasn't as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the final period against a strong Colts squad was hugely notable – and may have only rescued their season.

How significant was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of making the postseason, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that number to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and leading three scoring drives in their final 4 series to win it in extra time.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff form – at six and five and just 10th in the AFC standings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City however, with a initial one-score victory of the season after losing 5 previously – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the division and at eight and three – sharing the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on both sides of the field, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He may at times be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his own end zone – but he also passed for three touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions 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 victories in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on the holiday we'll discover exactly how good they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

This looks among the most exciting holiday line-ups for years, with each game loaded with postseason implications.

Detroit welcome the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, prior to a unusual visit back to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are both holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Ravens? An ugly win over the New York actually has them top of the AFC North after beginning 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns head coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had done sufficiently in his first NFL outing to keep the starting job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his debut league game since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so since.

It was only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost aggressive Browns defense recording 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offense requires a director, a figurehead to build confidence.

Moreover self-belief is something not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {