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The twelfth week delivered an epic Cowboys rally, or perhaps an massive Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' campaign while the Bears keep to surprise while they extend their victorious run.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his first professional start to earn the starting role in Ohio?

Let's take a look at the best of the action in the league.

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero behind versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

Sentiment of a first home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing could have played a part, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defence that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and game-winning possessions (twenty-five) with an all-action display – his diving score embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this season – the previous being a disappointing NFC East loss at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He'd only passed for over two hundred yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence fell apart spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it really is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a huge worry, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about securing the big moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offence there is does just about sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is failing, there may be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Save Kansas City

It wasn’t quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the final period against a powerful Indianapolis squad was hugely impressive – and may have just rescued their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, when a loss on Sunday would have reduced that figure to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, throwing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and leading 3 scoring possessions in their last 4 series to seal it in overtime.

A few big passes and swashbuckling runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at six and five and just 10th in the conference standings.

That was more like the former Kansas City however, with a first close win of the year after losing 5 previously – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Kings of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears now. A win over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defence that tops the NFL in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young player now used to securing tight games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he also passed for three touchdowns and, with already five final period rallies this season, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in close pursuit in the division after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are right there after beating the Giants in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with 8 victories in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on the holiday we'll see just how good they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

This looks one of the most exciting holiday line-ups for a long time, with every game loaded with playoff implications.

Detroit host the Packers in the classic opener in Detroit, before a unusual visit back to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally teams are each holding on to postseason aspirations but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

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

Yet the issue will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to win his debut league game after Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defense getting 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offence requires a director, a presence to build belief.

And self-belief is one thing not missing in Sanders, who told a CBS {