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The twelfth week provided an epic Dallas Cowboys rally, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Kansas City's campaign as the Bears continue to impress as they continue their victorious run.

Did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his debut NFL outing to earn the full-time job in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 down against the reigning Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture after a teammate’s untimely passing could have been a factor, but technically it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defence that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott surpassed Tony Romo marks for passing yards (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an all-action performance – his plunging score personifying his energetic display.

Philadelphia wasted a lead of 21 points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several turnovers this season – the previous being another bad NFC East defeat at the Giants.

Along with fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive punts, a missed field goal and then a fumble handing chance after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in 5 of 7 games (three losses) is now a major concern, because the pieces are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the big situations, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is manages just about sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there could be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a powerful Colts team was very impressive – and may have just rescued their season.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the postseason, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and guiding three point-scoring possessions in their final 4 series to seal it in extra time.

Some big passes and daring scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in playoff mode – at 6-5 and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a first one-score victory of the season after dropping five already – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Kings of the North?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that leads the NFL in interceptions and overall turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging quarterback now accustomed to winning close games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter rallies this year, he knows how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the Giants in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with 8 victories in nine, but as they visit the championship champs on the holiday we'll discover exactly how good they truly are.

Preview – Exciting Holiday in Prospect

This looks one of the best Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with every game loaded with postseason implications.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, before a rare trip back to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally kings are each clinging to playoff hopes but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them top of the division after beginning one and five and looking finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done sufficiently in his debut professional start to maintain the starting position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the issue will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his debut league game since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen additional first-year quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It came only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost aggressive Browns defence recording ten tackles, but Cleveland's offense needs a director, a figurehead to inspire belief.

Moreover self-belief is something not missing in Sanders, who told a network {