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

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' campaign as the Bears continue to impress while they extend their winning streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut professional outing to secure the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 down against the defending championship champions, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest recovery in history?

Sentiment of a initial home game since a teammate’s tragic death may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo records for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic performance – his diving score personifying his energetic display.

Philadelphia wasted a lead of 21 points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several giveaways this season – the other being another disappointing NFC East loss at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had more than one hundred fifty in the first half by himself in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover giving opportunity after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the components are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s approach is all about securing the key moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there may be problems in the future.

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

It wasn't quite as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a powerful Indianapolis team was very impressive – and may have only saved their campaign.

How big was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, when a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that figure to 28%.

No wonder the playoff form of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and guiding three scoring drives in their last four possessions to seal it in extra time.

Some big throws and daring runs are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in playoff mode – at six and five and just 10th in the conference standings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City however, with a first one-score win of the season after losing 5 already – they won 11 of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Be Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Bears any longer. A win over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the division and at 8-3 – holding the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They look threatening on both sides of the field, with a defense that tops the league in picks and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging player now used to securing tight games.

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he also passed for 3 scores and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this season, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the NFC North 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 wins in nine, but as they travel to the championship winners on the holiday we'll see just how strong they truly are.

Preview – Exciting Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with each game loaded with postseason implications.

The Lions host the Packers in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, before a unusual visit back to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the 1960s before moving to Kansas City.

The weekend’s comeback teams are both holding on to postseason aspirations but have very little margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

And how about the Ravens? An ugly win over the New York in fact has them top of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done sufficiently in his first professional outing to keep the starting job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the question will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his debut NFL start since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 other rookie quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It was only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost aggressive Cleveland defense recording ten sacks, but the Browns’ offense requires a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

And confidence is something not lacking in Sanders, who informed a CBS {