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Week 12 provided an epic Cowboys rally, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' season as the Chicago Bears continue to impress as they continue their winning streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut professional start to secure the full-time role in Cleveland?

We’ll examine at the pick of the week in the league.

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero behind versus the reigning championship champions, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best comeback ever?

The emotions of a first home game after Marshawn Kneeland tragic death could have played a part, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott resolve and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an all-action performance – his diving score personifying his energetic showing.

Philly squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the previous being a disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

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

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a failed field goal and then a fumble giving chance after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in five of seven games (3 losses) is now a major worry, as the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s approach is all about securing the big moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there may be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter versus a strong Colts squad was hugely impressive – and may have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the playoffs, when a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, throwing for 235 yards in the latter half by itself and guiding three scoring possessions in their last four possessions to seal it in overtime.

Some huge passes and swashbuckling runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season form – at six and five and just tenth in the conference rankings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a first close victory of the year after losing 5 previously – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the division and at eight and three – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look threatening on both sides of the ball, with a defense that tops the NFL in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now accustomed to securing tight games.

He may at times be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he also passed for three touchdowns and, with already 5 final period rallies this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are right there after beating the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on the holiday we'll discover just how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Store

It appears among the best holiday line-ups for years, with each game loaded with postseason implications.

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, before a unusual trip back to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are both clinging to postseason aspirations but have very little room for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

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

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

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

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had performed enough in his first NFL start to maintain the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to secure his first league game since Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other rookie signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

And confidence is something not missing in Sanders, who told a CBS {