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

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign while the Chicago Bears keep to surprise while 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 best of the action in the NFL.

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero behind against the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

The emotions of a initial home game since Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing could have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that pounced on rare errors by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s marks for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his diving touchdown embodying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a lead of 21 points or more for the first time after 1999, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the other being a disappointing division loss at the New York.

Along with 14 infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense derailed dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving chance after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed twenty-one points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a major concern, because the components are all there but it's just not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the big situations, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems in the future.

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

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a strong Colts squad was very notable – and could have just saved their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of making the postseason, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped 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 second half alone and guiding three point-scoring possessions in their last 4 series to win it in overtime.

A few big throws and daring runs are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and just tenth in the AFC standings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a first close victory of the year after losing five previously – they won eleven of them last year so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Rulers of the North?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, without Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defence that leads the league in picks and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now used to securing tight games.

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he additionally threw three touchdowns and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the division after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with 8 victories in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll discover just how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Store

This looks one of the best holiday schedules for a long time, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a unusual visit return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally kings are each clinging to playoff hopes but have very little margin for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

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

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had done sufficiently in his debut NFL outing to maintain the first-team position when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to win his debut league game since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so since.

It was just the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defence getting ten sacks, but the Browns’ offence needs a leader, a figurehead to inspire belief.

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