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The twelfth week provided an epic Cowboys rally, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' campaign while the Chicago Bears keep to surprise while they extend their winning run.

And did Sanders do enough on his first professional start to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were down and out at 21-0 behind versus the defending Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they engineer their joint-best recovery ever?

The emotions of a initial home game since Marshawn Kneeland untimely death may have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that cashed in on rare errors by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo records for passing yards (now 34,378) and game-winning possessions (25) with an dynamic display – his diving touchdown personifying his energetic display.

Philly wasted a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time since 1999, with only their second game with several turnovers this year – the previous being another disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover giving chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major worry, as the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about securing the big moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offense there is manages barely enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there could be problems ahead.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn’t as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the final period versus a powerful Colts team was hugely notable – and could have just rescued their campaign.

How significant was it? Indeed, the league’s advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of reaching the playoffs, whereas a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that figure to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the second half alone and leading 3 point-scoring drives in their last four possessions to win it in overtime.

A few huge throws and daring scrambles are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at six and five and only 10th in the conference standings.

That was closer to the old Chiefs though, with a first close win of the season after dropping 5 already – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Kings of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the NFL in picks and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to securing tight games.

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a turnover in his own goal area – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 final period rallies this season, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the division after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are right there after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most consistent with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

This looks one of the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with every game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a rare visit back to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

The weekend’s rally kings are each holding on to playoff hopes but have minimal margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

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

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut NFL outing to maintain the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the question will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his debut league game after Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It was just the Raiders, and with the help of an nearly aggressive Browns defense getting 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offense needs a leader, a figurehead to inspire belief.

Moreover confidence is something not missing in Sanders, who informed a network {