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

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Kansas City's season while the Chicago Bears continue to surprise while they extend their victorious streak.

And did Sanders do enough on his first NFL outing to earn the full-time role in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero behind against the reigning championship winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture since a teammate’s untimely passing may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that pounced on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now 34,378) and game-winning possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his diving score embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being another bad division loss at the New York.

Along with fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He'd only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half by himself in Texas.

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

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in five of seven games (3 losses) is now a major concern, as the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the big moments, the defense keeps 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 trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the final period versus a powerful Indianapolis squad was very notable – and may have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of reaching the postseason, whereas a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that number to 28%.

No wonder the playoff form of Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and leading three scoring possessions in their final four possessions to win it in extra time.

A few big passes and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and only 10th in the conference standings.

This was closer to the former Kansas City however, with a first one-score victory of the season after dropping 5 already – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished so soon.

Discussion – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the Division?

You just can't ignore the Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that leads the league in interceptions and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to winning tight games.

He may still be shaky, giving away a score after a fumble in his own goal area – but he additionally passed for three touchdowns and, with already five final period rallies this season, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in close pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with 8 wins in 9, but as they travel to the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover just how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Store

It appears one of the most exciting holiday schedules for years, with each game packed with playoff implications.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, before a unusual visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are each clinging to playoff aspirations but have minimal room for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them top of the division after starting 1-5 and appearing finished.

Holiday and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his first professional start to keep the starting job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his debut NFL start after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost aggressive Cleveland defence recording 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offence needs a director, a figurehead to build belief.

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