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The twelfth week provided an epic Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' season as the Chicago Bears keep to surprise as they continue their winning streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his first NFL outing to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were down and out at twenty-one to zero behind versus the reigning championship winners, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

Sentiment of a initial home game after a teammate’s tragic passing may have been a factor, but technically it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on rare errors by the Philadelphia.

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

Philly squandered a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the initial time after 1999, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the other being a bad division loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was huge. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four straight punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing chance after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a huge worry, because the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is manages just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there may be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the final period against a powerful Colts team was very notable – and may have only saved their season.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the playoffs, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that figure to 28%.

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

Some huge throws and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in playoff mode – at six and five and only 10th in the conference standings.

This was more like the former Kansas City though, with a initial close win of the season after dropping 5 previously – they won 11 of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful might not be done so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Kings of the North?

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

They appear dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to winning tight games.

He may at times be inconsistent, giving away a score after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he also passed for 3 scores and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the division after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight victories in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see just how strong they truly are.

Preview – Exciting Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting holiday schedules for a long time, with every game loaded with postseason consequences.

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

The weekend’s comeback teams are each holding on to playoff hopes but have minimal margin for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York actually has them top of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Sanders had performed enough in his debut professional outing to maintain the starting position when Dillon Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will continue to be asked as Sanders 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 was only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost feral Cleveland defense recording 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offense requires a leader, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not lacking in Sanders, who told a CBS {