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Week 12 provided an epic Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

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

Did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his first professional start to secure the full-time job in Ohio?

Let's take a look at the pick of the action in the league.

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down against the reigning championship winners, so how on earth did they engineer their joint-best recovery in history?

The emotions of a initial home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic death may have played a part, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott surpassed Romo’s records for passing yards (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (25) with an dynamic display – his diving score embodying his energetic showing.

Philly squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the initial time after 1999, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this season – the previous being a bad NFC East loss at the Giants.

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

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

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the key situations, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is does barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there could be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a strong Indianapolis squad was hugely impressive – and could have only rescued their campaign.

How significant was it? Indeed, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of making the postseason, when a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

No wonder the playoff form of Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and leading three point-scoring drives in their last four possessions to win it in overtime.

Some huge throws and daring runs are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at six and five and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the former Chiefs however, with a initial one-score win of the season after dropping 5 already – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Kings of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the field, with a defense that leads the league in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young player now accustomed to securing tight games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his own goal area – but he also threw three touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this season, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in close chase in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are right there after overcoming the New York in overtime with a monster game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most consistent with 8 victories in 9, but as they travel to the Super Bowl winners on the holiday we'll see exactly how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Store

It appears one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with each game packed with playoff implications.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a unusual trip back to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's rally kings are each holding on to postseason hopes but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York actually has them leading of the division after starting 1-5 and looking finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his first professional start to maintain the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

But the question will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his debut NFL start after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost aggressive Cleveland defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offence requires a director, a presence to build belief.

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