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Week 12 delivered an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' season while the Bears continue to impress while they extend their victorious run.

Did Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut professional outing to earn the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at 21-0 behind versus the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest recovery in history?

The emotions of a initial home fixture after a teammate’s tragic passing could have been a factor, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo records for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (twenty-five) with an all-action display – his diving touchdown personifying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time since 1999, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the previous being another bad NFC East defeat at the Giants.

In addition to 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in four games before the weekend, he had more than one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, because the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key situations, 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 breaking down, there may be problems in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a strong Indianapolis squad was hugely notable – and could have just saved their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of making the postseason, when a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Patrick Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and guiding 3 point-scoring possessions in their final 4 possessions to win it in extra time.

A few big throws and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was more like the former Chiefs though, with a first close win of the season after dropping five already – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Kings of the North?

You just can't ignore the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at eight and three – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on each side of the ball, with a defence that tops the league in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young player now accustomed to securing close games.

He may at times be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his own 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.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the division after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are in contention after beating the New York in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on the holiday we'll discover just how good they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the best holiday schedules for years, with every game loaded with postseason implications.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Detroit, prior to a unusual visit back to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are each holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets in fact has them top of the division after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done sufficiently in his first NFL start to keep the starting position when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his first league start since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional rookie quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It was just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost feral Browns defence getting ten sacks, but Cleveland's offense needs a director, a figurehead to build confidence.

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