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The twelfth week provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Playoff Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' campaign while the Bears continue to surprise as they extend their victorious run.

And did Sanders perform enough on his first professional outing to secure the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 down against the defending championship champions, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic death may have been a factor, however it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defence that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his plunging score personifying his all-action display.

Philadelphia squandered a lead of twenty-one points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several turnovers this year – the previous being another bad NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the offensive malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

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

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

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the big situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offence there is does just about enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is failing, there could be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the final period against a strong Colts squad was very impressive – and may have just saved their season.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of reaching the postseason, whereas a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that number to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and leading three point-scoring drives in their last four series to win it in overtime.

Some big throws and daring scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at six and five and only tenth in the conference standings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a first one-score victory of the year after losing 5 already – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Kings of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Bears any longer. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the same record as the Philadelphia.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the field, with a defense that tops the NFL in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to winning tight games.

He can at times be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he also passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and Detroit are in contention after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most reliable with 8 victories in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Store

It appears among the most exciting holiday schedules for a long time, with each game loaded with playoff implications.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, prior to a rare visit return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Texans long ago in the sixties before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's rally kings are both holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York actually has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Sanders had done sufficiently in his first professional outing to maintain the starting position when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his first league start since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost feral Cleveland defense recording ten tackles, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

And confidence is something not lacking in Shedeur, who told a network {