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The twelfth week provided an epic Dallas Cowboys rally, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Playoff Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears keep to impress as they extend their victorious run.

And did Sanders do enough on his debut NFL start to earn the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down versus the reigning Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

The emotions of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic death could have played a part, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Romo’s marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an all-action display – his diving touchdown personifying his all-action showing.

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being another disappointing division loss at the Giants.

Along with fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had more than 150 in the first half by himself in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing opportunity after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (three losses) is now a major concern, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the key moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offence there is manages barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there could be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the final period against a powerful Indianapolis team was hugely impressive – and could have just rescued their season.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a 58% probability of reaching the playoffs, whereas a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that number to 28%.

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and guiding 3 scoring drives in their final 4 possessions to seal it in overtime.

A few big passes and swashbuckling runs are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in playoff mode – at 6-5 and only 10th in the AFC standings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City however, with a first close win of the season after losing five previously – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Rulers of the North?

You just can't ignore the Chicago Bears now. A win over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the division and at eight and three – sharing the identical record as the Philadelphia.

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

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his own goal area – but he additionally threw 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 final period comebacks this season, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in close pursuit in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with 8 victories in nine, but as they visit the championship winners on the holiday we'll see exactly how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Store

This looks among the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for years, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a rare visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback teams are both holding on to postseason hopes but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Ravens? An ugly win over the New York actually has them top of the division after beginning one and five and looking finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Sanders had done sufficiently in his first NFL start to maintain the first-team position when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the question will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his debut NFL start after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional rookie quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

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

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