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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an epic Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

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

And did Sanders do sufficiently on his first NFL outing to secure the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys found themselves trailing badly at 21-0 behind against the reigning Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

The emotions of a first home fixture since a teammate’s untimely passing may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an all-action display – his diving score embodying his all-action showing.

Philadelphia squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being another disappointing division defeat at the Giants.

In addition to 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was huge. He'd only passed for over two hundred yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had more than one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a major worry, as the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there could be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the final period versus a strong Indianapolis team was very notable – and could have just saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the postseason, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and leading 3 scoring possessions in their last 4 series to win it in extra time.

Some huge throws and daring scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and just 10th in the AFC standings.

That was more like the old Chiefs however, with a initial one-score win of the season after dropping 5 previously – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Kings of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the division and at 8-3 – holding the same record as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging player now used to winning tight games.

He can still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he additionally passed for three scores and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he knows how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are right there after overcoming the Giants in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in 9, but as they travel to the championship winners on the holiday we'll see exactly how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Store

This looks one of the best Thanksgiving schedules for years, with each game loaded with playoff consequences.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic opener in Michigan, before a unusual trip return to Texas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Dallas Texans way back in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are both clinging to postseason aspirations but have very little room for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York in fact has them top of the AFC North after beginning 1-5 and appearing finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

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

Yet the question will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first NFL start after Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 other first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so since.

It came just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defence getting ten tackles, but Cleveland's offence requires a director, a figurehead to build confidence.

Moreover confidence is something not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {