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

Postseason Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's season while the Chicago Bears continue to surprise as they extend their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his first NFL start to secure the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 behind versus the defending Super Bowl champions, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest recovery in history?

Sentiment of a first home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defence that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an all-action display – his diving score personifying his all-action display.

Philly squandered a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the initial time after 1999, with only their second game with several turnovers this season – the other being another disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to 14 penalties for 96 yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He'd 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 Dallas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offence derailed dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a failed field goal and then a fumble handing chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

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.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there could be problems ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the final period versus a powerful Indianapolis team was very impressive – and may have only saved their season.

How big was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of reaching the playoffs, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that number to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the playoff form of Patrick Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and leading three scoring drives in their final 4 series to seal it in overtime.

A few huge passes and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only 10th in the conference standings.

This was closer to the former Chiefs though, with a initial close win of the season after losing 5 already – they won 11 of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, minus Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on each side of the ball, with a defence that tops the league in picks and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young player now used to winning tight games.

He can at times be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he also passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already five final period comebacks this season, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are right there after beating the New York in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most consistent with eight victories in 9, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see exactly how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for years, with every game loaded with playoff implications.

Detroit welcome the Packers in the traditional curtain-raiser in Detroit, before a unusual visit return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began life as the Texans long ago in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally kings are each clinging to playoff hopes but have minimal margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets actually has them top of the division after beginning one and five and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

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

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his debut NFL outing to keep the starting job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

But the question will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his first NFL game since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It was only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost aggressive Cleveland defense recording ten tackles, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

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