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

Playoff Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' season as the Bears keep to surprise as they extend their victorious run.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his first professional outing to earn the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 behind against the reigning championship champions, so how on earth did they engineer their joint-best comeback ever?

The emotions of a initial home game since a teammate’s untimely death may have played a part, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott resolve and a defence that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s records for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic display – his diving touchdown embodying his energetic showing.

Philly wasted a lead of twenty-one points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several turnovers this season – the other being a disappointing division defeat at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the offensive malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was huge. He had only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense derailed dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major worry, as the components are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is does just about sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the final period against a powerful Colts team was hugely impressive – and could have just saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the postseason, whereas a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

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 scoring drives in their last 4 possessions to win it in overtime.

Some huge throws and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in playoff form – at 6-5 and just tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the former Kansas City though, with a first one-score win of the year after dropping 5 already – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that confidence returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be done so soon.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, minus Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to winning tight games.

He can at times be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his own end zone – but he additionally passed for three touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in close chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are right there after overcoming the Giants in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

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

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting holiday schedules for years, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, before a rare trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback kings are each holding on to playoff 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 leading of the division after starting 1-5 and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had performed sufficiently in his first NFL outing to keep the starting job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Browns quarterback to secure his debut league start since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defense getting ten tackles, but the Browns’ offense needs a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

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