Philly Falter in Dallas & Mahomes Saves Chiefs – Top Moments from NFL Week 12

Week 12 delivered an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Eagles implosion?

Postseason Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign as the Chicago Bears continue to surprise as they extend their winning run.

And did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his first NFL outing to earn the full-time role in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at 21-0 down versus the reigning Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

The emotions of a first home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott resolve and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an all-action performance – his plunging touchdown personifying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this season – the previous being another disappointing NFC East defeat at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He'd only passed for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had more than one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed dramatically – with four straight punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing chance 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 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, as the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the key moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there may be problems in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Indianapolis squad was very impressive – and may have just saved their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of making the playoffs, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that figure to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the second half alone and leading three scoring possessions in their last 4 series to win it in extra time.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season form – at six and five and just 10th in the conference standings.

That was closer to the former Kansas City though, with a first close victory of the season after dropping five already – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done so soon.

Discussion – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They look threatening on each side of the ball, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now accustomed to securing close games.

He may at times be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his own goal area – but he also threw three scores and, with already five final period comebacks this year, he knows how to finish the game.

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

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in nine, but as they visit the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover exactly how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the best Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with every game loaded with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, prior to a rare trip return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Dallas Texans way back in the 1960s before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback kings are both holding on to postseason aspirations but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York in fact has them top of the division after starting 1-5 and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done sufficiently in his debut professional outing to maintain the first-team job when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his debut league start since Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other rookie signal callers unsuccessful to do so since.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost aggressive Cleveland defence getting 10 tackles, but the Browns’ offense needs a director, a presence to build confidence.

Moreover self-belief is one thing not missing in Sanders, who informed a network {