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

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Kansas City's season as the Bears continue to impress while they extend their victorious run.

Did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his first NFL start to secure the starting job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys found themselves down and out at 21-0 down against the defending Super Bowl champions, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

The emotions of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s marks for yards thrown (now 34,378) and game-winning drives (25) with an all-action display – his diving touchdown embodying his all-action showing.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the other being another disappointing division defeat at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen penalties for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games prior to the weekend, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a major concern, because the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about securing the key moments, 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 possession security is breaking down, there may be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Early to Save Kansas City

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the final period against a strong Colts team was hugely notable – and could have just saved their season.

How big was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% probability of reaching the playoffs, when a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and guiding three scoring possessions in their final 4 series to win it in overtime.

A few big passes and daring runs are commonplace for Mahomes in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and just tenth in the conference rankings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City however, with a initial close victory of the season after losing 5 previously – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished so soon.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them top of the division and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to securing tight games.

He can at times be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he also passed for three scores and, with already five final period rallies this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight wins in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see just how good they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

This looks among the most exciting holiday line-ups for years, with every game loaded with playoff implications.

The Lions host the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a unusual trip return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

The weekend’s rally kings are both clinging to postseason aspirations but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

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 dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski batted away questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his debut NFL start to keep the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the question will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Browns quarterback to secure his first league game since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly aggressive Browns defense recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offense needs a director, a presence to inspire belief.

Moreover confidence is one thing not missing in Sanders, who informed a network {