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The twelfth week delivered an epic Dallas Cowboys rally, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears continue to surprise while they continue their victorious streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut professional start to secure the full-time job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 down versus the reigning championship winners, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best recovery in history?

Sentiment of a first home game after a teammate’s tragic passing could have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (25) with an all-action display – his plunging score embodying his all-action display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after 1999, with just their second game with several turnovers this season – the previous being another bad division defeat at the Giants.

Along with fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Texas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence fell apart spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble giving chance after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major concern, as the components are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the key moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a strong Colts team was very notable – and may have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the postseason, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

No wonder the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and guiding three scoring possessions in their final 4 series to win it in overtime.

A few huge passes and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff form – at 6-5 and only 10th in the AFC rankings.

That was more like the former Chiefs though, with a first close win of the year after dropping 5 previously – they won 11 of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Rulers of the North?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

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

He can still be shaky, surrendering a score after a fumble in his own end zone – but he additionally threw three touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are in contention after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in 9, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll discover just how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

This looks among the most exciting holiday line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with postseason consequences.

The Lions host the Green Bay in the classic opener in Detroit, before a unusual trip back to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s rally kings are both holding on to postseason aspirations but have minimal margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them top of the division after starting 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut professional start to maintain the starting job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

But the question will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first NFL game since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defense getting ten tackles, but Cleveland's offence needs a director, a figurehead to build belief.

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