Philadelphia Falter in Dallas & Mahomes Rescues Chiefs – Best Highlights from NFL the Twelfth Week

Week 12 provided an epic Cowboys rally, or was it an epic Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' season while the Chicago Bears keep to surprise while they continue their winning run.

And did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his debut NFL start to secure the full-time job in Ohio?

We’ll examine at the best of the action in the league.

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down against the reigning Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they engineer their joint-best comeback ever?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after a teammate’s untimely death could have been a factor, however it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defence that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Romo’s marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning possessions (25) with an all-action performance – his plunging touchdown personifying his all-action showing.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with several giveaways this year – the previous being another disappointing division loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games before the weekend, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

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

The Eagles defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a major worry, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the big moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there may be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Save Kansas City

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

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the postseason, when a defeat on the weekend would have reduced that figure to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Patrick Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and leading three scoring possessions in their last four series to seal it in overtime.

A few huge throws and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at six and five and just tenth in the conference standings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City however, with a initial close win of the season after dropping five already – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Kings of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the identical record as the Eagles.

They look threatening on both sides of the ball, with a defense that tops the NFL in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging player now used to winning close games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already five final period rallies this season, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and Detroit are right there after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with 8 wins in nine, but as they visit the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover just how good they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with every game loaded with playoff implications.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a rare trip return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

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

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the New York in fact has them leading of the AFC North after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Sanders had done enough in his debut professional start to keep the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will continue to be asked as Sanders became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his debut league game since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Cleveland defense getting 10 sacks, but the Browns’ offence requires a director, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

Moreover self-belief is something not missing in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {