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The twelfth week provided an incredible Cowboys rally, or was it an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Playoff Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's season as the Bears keep to surprise as they extend their victorious run.

Did Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL outing to secure the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero behind versus the defending championship winners, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing may have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Romo’s records for passing yards (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (25) with an dynamic performance – his plunging touchdown embodying his all-action display.

Philadelphia wasted a lead of 21 points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several giveaways this year – the other being a disappointing division defeat at the New York.

In addition to 14 infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in four games before the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 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 working.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the big moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there may be problems ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Save Kansas City

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter versus a strong Indianapolis team was very impressive – and could have just saved their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s advanced analytics now assign the Kansas City a 58% probability of making the playoffs, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and leading 3 scoring drives in their last 4 series to seal it in overtime.

A few huge passes and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at six and five and only 10th in the AFC standings.

This was more like the old Chiefs however, with a initial one-score victory of the year after dropping 5 already – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful might not be done just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the identical record as the Philadelphia.

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

He can at times be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he also threw three touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in close chase in the division after dominating the Minnesota and Detroit are in contention after beating the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most consistent with eight victories in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how good they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

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

The Lions welcome the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, before a unusual trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Kansas City.

The weekend’s comeback kings are each clinging to postseason aspirations but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the New York actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut NFL start to keep the starting position when Gabriel returns.

But the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his first NFL start after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional rookie signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Raiders, and with the help of an nearly aggressive Browns defence recording 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offense needs a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

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