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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' season as the Bears keep to surprise while they extend their winning streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut NFL outing to earn the starting job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down versus the defending Super Bowl champions, so how on earth did they engineer their equal-largest comeback ever?

Sentiment of a first home game after a teammate’s untimely death may have been a factor, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his diving score embodying his energetic showing.

Philly squandered a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time after 1999, with only their second game with several giveaways this year – the previous being a disappointing division defeat at the New York.

In addition to 14 infractions for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had over 150 in the first half alone in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a missed field goal and then a turnover handing opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in five of 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the big situations, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is manages just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there could be trouble ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn’t as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a powerful Indianapolis squad was hugely impressive – and may have only rescued their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% chance of reaching the postseason, when a loss on Sunday would have reduced that number to 28%.

No wonder the postseason form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and leading three scoring drives in their last four series to seal it in extra time.

Some big throws and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and just tenth in the AFC standings.

That was more like the former Chiefs however, with a first close victory of the year after losing 5 previously – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on both sides of the field, with a defense that leads the NFL in picks and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to winning tight games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a score after a turnover in his own end zone – but he additionally threw three touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after beating the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with 8 wins in 9, but as they visit the championship winners on the holiday we'll see just how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Store

This looks one of the best Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with each game loaded with postseason implications.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Detroit, before a rare visit return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback teams are both clinging to playoff hopes but have very little room for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets in fact has them top of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had performed enough in his first professional start to maintain the first-team position when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

But the question will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to win his first league start after Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional first-year signal callers failing to do so since.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an almost aggressive Browns defense getting ten tackles, but Cleveland's offense requires a director, a figurehead to build confidence.

And self-belief is something not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {