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The twelfth week provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Kansas City's campaign as the Chicago Bears keep to impress while they extend their winning streak.

Did Sanders do sufficiently on his debut professional outing to earn the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys found themselves down and out at 21-0 behind versus the reigning Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

Sentiment of a initial home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic death may have played a part, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his plunging touchdown embodying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the initial time since 1999, with only their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the other being a disappointing division loss at the Giants.

Along with fourteen infractions for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive punts, a missed field goal and then a fumble handing opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, because the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the big situations, the defense keeps them in it and what offence there is manages just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter versus a strong Colts squad was very impressive – and may have just saved their campaign.

How big was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of reaching the postseason, whereas a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the second half by itself and leading 3 point-scoring possessions in their last 4 possessions to win it in extra time.

Some big throws and swashbuckling runs are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and just tenth in the conference standings.

That was more like the old Kansas City however, with a first close win of the season after dropping 5 previously – they won eleven of them last year so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Be Kings of the North?

You just can't ignore the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on both sides of the field, with a defense that tops the NFL in interceptions and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to winning close games.

He may still be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a fumble in his own goal area – but he also threw 3 scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he understands how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the division after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll discover exactly how strong they really are.

Preview – Exciting Thanksgiving in Store

This looks one of the best holiday schedules for years, with each game loaded with playoff consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Michigan, prior to a unusual trip return to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

The weekend’s rally teams are each holding on to playoff hopes but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the New York actually has them leading of the division after beginning 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had done enough in his debut NFL outing to maintain the starting position when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his debut league game since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other rookie quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It was just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly aggressive Cleveland defense recording ten sacks, but the Browns’ offense needs a leader, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not missing in Sanders, who informed a CBS {