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Week 12 provided an incredible Cowboys rally, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Postseason Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' campaign as the Bears continue to impress as they extend their victorious run.

And did Sanders do enough on his debut professional start to earn the starting role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves trailing badly at 21-0 behind versus the defending Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they engineer their equal-largest recovery ever?

The emotions of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing could have been a factor, but technically it was a combination of Dak Prescott resolve and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (25) with an all-action performance – his plunging score embodying his all-action display.

Philly squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with several turnovers this year – the previous being a disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed 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 working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is breaking down, there could be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Save Kansas City

It wasn't as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a powerful Colts squad was hugely notable – and may have just rescued their season.

How significant was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a 58% chance of reaching the postseason, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and leading three scoring drives in their final 4 possessions to win it in extra time.

Some big throws and daring runs are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and just 10th in the AFC standings.

That was more like the former Chiefs however, with a first close win of the season after dropping 5 previously – they won eleven of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on each side of the ball, with a defense that leads the NFL in interceptions and overall turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He can still be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are right there after overcoming the New York in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with 8 victories in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on Thanksgiving we'll discover exactly how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears among the best holiday line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with playoff implications.

The Lions host the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a unusual trip back to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began life as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback teams are each clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them leading of the division after beginning 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his first NFL outing to maintain the starting position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his first NFL game after Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other rookie signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defence recording ten tackles, but the Browns’ offense requires a director, a presence to inspire confidence.

And self-belief is something not lacking in Sanders, who told a network {