The NFL week 12 results have yielded some thrilling games, with the Dallas Cowboys mounting a stunning comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles. In what was described as an "epic" game, the Eagles were up by 21 points at one stage before the Cowboys staged a dramatic recovery.
However, it's arguable whether this should be seen as a genuine comeback or simply a case of the Eagles collapsing under pressure. The team that had been dominating the game had squandered multiple opportunities to put the game out of reach and were unable to build on their lead.
The Chiefs also secured an impressive win over the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, with Patrick Mahomes' play-off form on full display. This victory has given the Chiefs a 58% chance of making the playoffs, which is a significant improvement from just two weeks ago when they had just a 28% chance.
In other news, the Chicago Bears continue to surprise as they maintain their top spot in the NFC North with an 8-3 record. The team's defence has been leading the league in interceptions and total turnovers, and Caleb Williams is starting to show signs of life as a quarterback.
The Cleveland Browns' decision to start rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in his first NFL start looks like it may have paid off, with Sanders becoming just the second rookie signal caller to win their first start.
However, the game against the Raiders was a relatively low-stakes affair and there is still no guarantee that Sanders will retain the starting job once Dillon Gabriel returns from injury.
For those who missed the action in week 12, several other results were also noteworthy. The New York Giants became the first team officially eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Detroit Lions. The New England Patriots also notched their ninth consecutive win, and Seattle receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a big game against the Titans.
The Texans' defence put on a show in their win over Deshaun Watson's former team, battering the Houston quarterback throughout the game. Matthew Stafford remains in the MVP conversation after another impressive display for the Rams against the Buccaneers, and Myles Garrett is on course to break the single-season sack record.
However, it's arguable whether this should be seen as a genuine comeback or simply a case of the Eagles collapsing under pressure. The team that had been dominating the game had squandered multiple opportunities to put the game out of reach and were unable to build on their lead.
The Chiefs also secured an impressive win over the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, with Patrick Mahomes' play-off form on full display. This victory has given the Chiefs a 58% chance of making the playoffs, which is a significant improvement from just two weeks ago when they had just a 28% chance.
In other news, the Chicago Bears continue to surprise as they maintain their top spot in the NFC North with an 8-3 record. The team's defence has been leading the league in interceptions and total turnovers, and Caleb Williams is starting to show signs of life as a quarterback.
The Cleveland Browns' decision to start rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in his first NFL start looks like it may have paid off, with Sanders becoming just the second rookie signal caller to win their first start.
However, the game against the Raiders was a relatively low-stakes affair and there is still no guarantee that Sanders will retain the starting job once Dillon Gabriel returns from injury.
For those who missed the action in week 12, several other results were also noteworthy. The New York Giants became the first team officially eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Detroit Lions. The New England Patriots also notched their ninth consecutive win, and Seattle receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a big game against the Titans.
The Texans' defence put on a show in their win over Deshaun Watson's former team, battering the Houston quarterback throughout the game. Matthew Stafford remains in the MVP conversation after another impressive display for the Rams against the Buccaneers, and Myles Garrett is on course to break the single-season sack record.
! I mean, 21 points down and they just... came back like that?! It's insane! The Eagles were so dominant for most of the game and then just kinda... fell apart under pressure. Like, what was going through their minds at halftime? 
That guy is on fire right now! 58% chance of making the playoffs is no joke, but I'm still not convinced he's gonna lead the Chiefs all the way. They're just too inconsistent.
! Those guys are UNSToppable. Caleb Williams is starting to look like a real quarterback too... and Shedeur Sanders might be the real deal as a rookie QB 
. But hey, at least they're out of it now, right? And Matthew Stafford is still in the MVP conversation... he's like the ultimate underdog story 
The Dallas Cowboys are defo making a strong case for playoffs now, their comeback was insane 
. But you're right, they shouldn't be getting all the credit, Eagles were trashin' it on them at some point 
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, Chiefs got this playoff spot locked down, no way to stop 'em now 
. And that Bears defense? 
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, but we'll see how long he stays in the starting spot 
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. The Chiefs' chances of making the playoffs are looking strong now, and I'm not surprised considering how good their team has been all season.
. And Smith-Njigba, what a player! He's got game 
. The Giants getting eliminated is sad news 
, but the Patriots are on fire 
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. And poor Giants fans, getting eliminated so early 
. And Myles Garrett is so close to breaking that single-season sack record 
. Chicago Bears r still killin it 8-3 record who knew lol? Cleveland Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders just won his first start wooo! 
, and I think it's safe to say that both teams had their moments of brilliance. Was it a genuine comeback from Dallas or just Philly collapsing under pressure? 
still a wild game tho, love how mahomes just took over in overtime 
that chiefs win gives them actual hope for the playoffs now. and congrats to shedeur sanders on his first w 
. But, honestly, who needs all these twists and turns when you've got consistency? Caleb Williams is playing some solid ball for the Bears 
. The Patriots are on a roll, that's good to see 
. One thing's for sure, Week 12 was full of surprises 
... he's really starting to understand the strategies and it's been fun watching him learn 
That overtime win must've given him so much confidence.
8-3 and still leading the NFC North? Unbelievable! Caleb Williams is looking like a total stud QB, I'm low-key rooting for him now. And Cleveland's rookie QB Shedeur Sanders, what a story! 