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Week 12 provided an epic Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' campaign while the Chicago Bears continue to impress as they extend their winning streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his debut NFL outing to earn the full-time role in Cleveland?

Let's take a look at the pick of the week in the NFL.

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 behind versus the reigning championship winners, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest recovery in history?

Sentiment of a first home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic death could have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Tony Romo marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an all-action performance – his plunging score embodying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this season – the previous being another disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

Along with 14 infractions for 96 yards, the attacking struggles that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in four games before the weekend, he had more than 150 in the first half by himself in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence derailed dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a missed field goal and then a turnover giving chance after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge concern, because the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the big moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is does just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there may be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a strong Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and may have just saved their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the postseason, when a loss on Sunday would have reduced that figure to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and leading three scoring possessions in their last 4 possessions to win it in overtime.

Some huge passes and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only tenth in the AFC standings.

This was closer to the old Chiefs however, with a initial one-score win of the year after losing five previously – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Eagles.

They look threatening on each side of the ball, with a defense that leads the league in picks and total turnovers and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to securing close games.

He can at times be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his own end zone – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in close chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see just how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears among the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for years, with every game loaded with postseason consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Michigan, before a rare visit return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s rally kings are each holding on to postseason aspirations but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets in fact has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

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

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his debut professional start to keep the first-team job when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his debut league start since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It was just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost feral Cleveland defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offense requires a leader, a presence to build confidence.

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