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

Postseason Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' season while the Bears keep to impress while they continue their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut NFL start to secure the starting role in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 down versus the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture since a teammate’s untimely death may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Romo’s marks for yards thrown (now 34,378) and game-winning drives (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his plunging score embodying his energetic showing.

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being another disappointing NFC East defeat at the New York.

Along with 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the offensive malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He'd only passed for over two hundred yards in four games prior to the weekend, he had over 150 in the first half by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four straight punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble giving opportunity after opportunity to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the big situations, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is failing, there may be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Prematurely to Save Kansas City

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the final period versus a powerful Colts squad was very impressive – and could have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of reaching the playoffs, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and guiding 3 point-scoring possessions in their final 4 possessions to seal it in extra time.

A few big throws and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only 10th in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a initial close win of the season after dropping five already – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Kings of the North?

You can no longer overlook the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the same record as the Eagles.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defense that leads the NFL in picks and total turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging player now used to winning tight games.

He may still be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a fumble in his own end zone – but he also threw three scores and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he understands how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with 8 victories in nine, but as they visit the championship champs on the holiday we'll discover exactly how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Prospect

This looks one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for years, with each game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, prior to a rare trip return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began life as the Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

The weekend’s rally kings are each clinging to playoff aspirations but have minimal margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York in fact has them leading of the AFC North after beginning one and five and looking dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Sanders had done sufficiently in his first professional outing to maintain the first-team job when Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his first NFL game after Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional rookie signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an almost aggressive Browns defence recording ten tackles, but Cleveland's offence requires a leader, a presence to inspire confidence.

Moreover self-belief is something not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {