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Week 12 provided an incredible Cowboys comeback, or was it an epic Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears keep to surprise while they continue their victorious streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL start to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

Let's take a look at the best of the action in the NFL.

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 behind against the reigning Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best recovery in history?

Sentiment of a first home game after Marshawn Kneeland tragic death may have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an all-action performance – his plunging score personifying his all-action showing.

Philly wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time since 1999, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this year – the previous being another disappointing division defeat at the New York.

Along with fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was huge. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving chance after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of 7 games (three losses) is now a major concern, as the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about securing the key moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely enough – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there could be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Save Kansas City

It wasn’t as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter against a strong Indianapolis squad was hugely impressive – and may have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Indeed, the league’s advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a 58% chance of reaching the postseason, whereas a loss on Sunday would have reduced that figure to 28%.

No wonder the postseason version of Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and leading three scoring possessions in their last 4 possessions to seal it in overtime.

Some huge passes and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

This was more like the former Kansas City however, with a first close win of the year after dropping 5 previously – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Kings of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on each side of the ball, with a defense that leads the NFL in picks and total turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to winning close games.

He may at times be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he also threw 3 scores and, with already 5 final period rallies this season, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in close pursuit in the division after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most consistent with 8 victories in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll discover just how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting holiday schedules for a long time, with every game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit welcome the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a unusual trip return to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

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

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets in fact has them top of the AFC North after beginning one and five and appearing finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

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

But the question will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to secure his debut NFL start after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional rookie quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It was just the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an almost feral Cleveland defense recording 10 sacks, but the Browns’ offence needs a leader, a presence to inspire confidence.

Moreover self-belief is one thing not missing in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {