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The twelfth week provided an incredible Cowboys rally, or was it an massive Eagles collapse?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' season as the Chicago Bears keep to impress while they continue their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his first NFL start to secure the starting job in Cleveland?

We’ll examine at the best of the week in the NFL.

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys found themselves trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down against the reigning Super Bowl champions, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

Sentiment of a first home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland tragic death may have been a factor, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that cashed in on rare errors by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (25) with an dynamic display – his diving score personifying his energetic showing.

Philly wasted a lead of 21 points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several turnovers this year – the other being a bad division defeat at the Giants.

Along with fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was huge. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had more than 150 in the first half by himself in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving chance after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the components are all there but it's just not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the big situations, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is manages just about enough – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Colts squad was very notable – and could have just rescued their campaign.

How significant was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a 58% chance of reaching the postseason, when a loss on Sunday would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and guiding 3 point-scoring possessions in their final four possessions to seal it in overtime.

Some big passes and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season form – at six and five and just tenth in the conference rankings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a first close win of the year after dropping 5 previously – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Be Kings of the North?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them top of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They look threatening on both sides of the field, with a defence that leads the NFL in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to winning tight games.

He may at times be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a turnover in his own goal area – but he additionally passed for three touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he understands how to finish the game.

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

Chicago are strangely the most consistent with eight victories in 9, but as they travel to the Super Bowl winners on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how strong they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

This looks among the best holiday schedules for a long time, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a unusual visit return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans way back in the 1960s before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback kings are each holding on to playoff hopes but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them leading of the AFC North after beginning 1-5 and appearing finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut NFL outing to maintain the first-team job when Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to win his first NFL game after Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost aggressive Browns defense recording 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offense requires a leader, a presence to inspire confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not missing in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {