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Week 12 provided an epic Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Eagles collapse?

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

And did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut NFL start to secure the starting job in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at 21-0 behind against the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback ever?

The emotions of a initial home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defence that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott surpassed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic performance – his diving touchdown personifying his all-action showing.

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

In addition to fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games prior to the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover giving opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not surpassed twenty-one points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the pieces are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the big situations, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is does barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn’t quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter versus a strong Colts squad was very notable – and may have only rescued their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Kansas City a 58% probability of making the postseason, when a loss on the weekend would have dropped that figure to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the second half alone and guiding three scoring possessions in their final four series to seal it in extra time.

A few big passes and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the former Chiefs however, with a first close victory of the year after losing 5 previously – they won eleven of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Be Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, minus 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 tops the league in picks and overall turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to winning tight games.

He can still be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he additionally passed for three scores and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after beating the New York in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see just how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Store

This looks among the most exciting holiday line-ups for years, with every game loaded with playoff consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, prior to a rare visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback kings are both clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little room for error – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the Jets actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut professional outing to maintain the starting position when Gabriel comes back.

But the question will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to win his first league start since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defense recording 10 tackles, but the Browns’ offence requires a director, a figurehead to inspire belief.

And self-belief is one thing not lacking in Sanders, who informed a CBS {