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Week 12 delivered an epic Dallas Cowboys rally, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

Postseason Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's campaign as the Bears keep to surprise while they continue their winning streak.

Did Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL outing to earn the starting job in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were down and out at twenty-one to zero down against the defending Super Bowl champions, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture since a teammate’s untimely death could have been a factor, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (25) with an all-action display – his diving touchdown personifying his energetic display.

Philly squandered a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with several giveaways this season – the other being another disappointing division defeat at the New York.

Along with fourteen infractions for 96 yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Texas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the big moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offence there is manages barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is breaking down, there could be problems in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Save Kansas City

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

How big was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the postseason, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that number to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the second half by itself and guiding 3 point-scoring possessions in their last four series to seal it in extra time.

A few big throws and daring scrambles are commonplace for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Kansas City are in playoff mode – at six and five and only 10th in the AFC rankings.

This was more like the old Chiefs though, with a first one-score win of the season after dropping five already – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Be Rulers of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on both sides of the field, with a defence that tops the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He may at times be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he also passed for three scores and, with already 5 final period rallies this season, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are in contention after overcoming the Giants in overtime 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 winners on the holiday we'll discover just how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears among the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with each game loaded with playoff implications.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Detroit, prior to a unusual trip return to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback kings are each holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the Jets actually has them top of the AFC North after beginning one and five and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had done enough in his first professional start to keep the first-team position when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the question will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his debut NFL start since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other rookie quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Cleveland defense recording 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a presence to build confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {