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

Playoff Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's campaign as the Bears keep to surprise while they continue their victorious run.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL start to secure the full-time role in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at 21-0 behind against the reigning championship winners, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

The emotions of a first home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland tragic death could have been a factor, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott resolve and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an dynamic performance – his plunging score embodying his all-action display.

Philadelphia 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 previous being another disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen infractions for 96 yards, the attacking struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He had only passed for over two hundred yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had more than 150 in the first half by himself in Dallas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offense derailed dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major concern, because the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the big situations, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is manages barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there may be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the final period against a strong Colts squad was hugely impressive – and could have just saved their campaign.

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

No wonder the postseason version of Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and leading three scoring possessions in their last 4 possessions to seal it in extra time.

A few big throws and daring scrambles are commonplace for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and only 10th in the AFC standings.

This was more like the former Chiefs though, with a initial close win of the year after dropping five already – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Be Rulers of the North?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at 8-3 – holding the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They look threatening on both sides of the field, with a defence that leads the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He can at times be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his own end zone – but he also threw three scores and, with already five final period rallies this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after beating the Giants in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the best Thanksgiving schedules for years, with each game loaded with playoff implications.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Detroit, before a rare visit return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback kings are both clinging to playoff hopes but have minimal room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An ugly win over the Jets actually has them leading of the AFC North after beginning one and five and looking finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his first NFL outing to maintain the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

Yet the issue will continue to be asked as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to secure his debut NFL start since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen additional first-year signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It came just the Raiders, and with the help of an almost aggressive Cleveland defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offense needs a director, a figurehead to build belief.

Moreover self-belief is one thing not missing in Shedeur, who told a network {