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The twelfth week provided an epic Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Kansas City's season as the Chicago Bears continue to impress while they extend their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL outing to earn the starting role in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at 21-0 down against the defending championship champions, so how on earth did they engineer their equal-largest recovery ever?

The emotions of a first home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic death may have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (25) with an all-action display – his plunging score personifying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with several turnovers this year – the previous being a disappointing division loss at the New York.

Along with fourteen infractions for 96 yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He had only thrown 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 the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offense fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a failed field goal and then a fumble handing chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major concern, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the big situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offence there is does just about enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there may be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter against a strong Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and may have only saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of making the playoffs, whereas a loss on Sunday would have reduced that figure to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and leading three scoring drives in their last four possessions to win it in overtime.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and only tenth in the AFC standings.

That was more like the old Chiefs though, with a first close win of the season after losing five previously – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Rulers of the North?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They look threatening on each side of the ball, with a defense that tops the league in picks and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging player now used to securing close games.

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he also passed for three touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter rallies this season, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with eight wins in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how good they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

It appears among the best holiday line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with playoff consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a rare visit return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began life as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally kings are both clinging to postseason aspirations but have very little margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the New York in fact has them top of the division after beginning one and five and looking dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had performed enough in his debut NFL start to keep the starting job when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his debut league game since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other rookie quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It was just the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an almost feral Cleveland defense recording 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offence requires a leader, a figurehead to build confidence.

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