Philadelphia Falter in Texas & Patrick Rescues Chiefs – Top Moments from NFL Week 12

Week 12 provided an epic Cowboys rally, or perhaps an massive Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's campaign while the Bears keep to impress while they extend their winning streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut professional outing to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 down versus the reigning championship winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott surpassed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his plunging touchdown embodying his energetic display.

Philly squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after 1999, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this year – the previous being a bad NFC East loss at the New York.

Along with 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games before Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing chance after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, because the pieces 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 does just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Kansas City

It wasn't as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Colts team was hugely impressive – and may have just saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a 58% probability of making the playoffs, when a loss on the weekend would have reduced that number to 28%.

No wonder the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and leading three scoring possessions in their final 4 possessions to win it in extra time.

A few huge passes and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and only tenth in the AFC standings.

That was more like the old Chiefs though, with a initial one-score victory of the year after dropping five already – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears any longer. A win over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – holding the identical record as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defence that leads the league in picks and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing close games.

He can at times be shaky, surrendering a score after a turnover in his own end zone – but he also passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight victories in 9, but as they travel to the championship winners on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how strong they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

It appears one of the best holiday schedules for a long time, with each game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a unusual visit return to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

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

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets in fact has them top of the AFC North after beginning 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

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

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his first professional outing to maintain the starting position when Gabriel comes back.

But the question will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his first league start since Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came just the Raiders, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defence getting 10 sacks, but the Browns’ offense needs a director, a figurehead to build belief.

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