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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' campaign while the Chicago Bears keep to impress while they continue their winning streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his first NFL outing to earn the starting role in Ohio?

We’ll examine at the pick of the action in the NFL.

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero behind versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

The emotions of a first home game since a teammate’s untimely passing could have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defensive unit that pounced on rare errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic performance – his diving score personifying his all-action display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with multiple turnovers this year – the other being another bad division defeat at the New York.

Along with 14 infractions for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Dallas.

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

The Eagles defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, because the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offense 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 – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter versus a powerful Colts team was very notable – and could have only saved their season.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the postseason, whereas a loss on the weekend would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the second half alone and guiding three point-scoring drives in their last 4 series to win it in extra time.

A few big throws and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and only tenth in the conference standings.

This was more like the old Kansas City however, with a initial one-score victory of the year after dropping 5 previously – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful might not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Kings of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the division and at 8-3 – sharing the same standing as the Eagles.

They appear dangerous on each side of the ball, with a defense that tops the NFL in picks and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He may still be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his own end zone – but he also threw three scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter rallies this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in close chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after beating the New York in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in 9, but as they visit the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how good they really are.

Preview – Exciting Holiday in Store

This looks among the most exciting holiday line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with playoff implications.

The Lions host the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a rare trip back to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s comeback kings are both holding on to playoff hopes but have very little room for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets in fact has them leading of the division after starting one and five and looking finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his first professional start to maintain the first-team position when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the question will continue to be asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his debut NFL game after Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost feral Cleveland defense getting 10 tackles, but the Browns’ offense needs a leader, a presence to build belief.

Moreover self-belief is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {