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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Cowboys rally, or was it an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

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

And did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut professional start to secure the full-time job in Ohio?

Let's take a look at the pick of the action in the league.

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves trailing badly at 21-0 behind against the reigning championship winners, how exactly did they engineer their equal-largest recovery in history?

The emotions of a first home game since Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott resolve and a defence that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Tony Romo marks for passing yards (now 34,378) and clutch drives (25) with an all-action performance – his plunging score embodying his energetic display.

Philly squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the previous being a bad division defeat at the Giants.

Along with 14 infractions for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in four games prior to the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Texas.

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

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, because the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the key situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offence there is does just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there may be trouble ahead.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn’t quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter versus a powerful Indianapolis squad was very notable – and could have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of making the postseason, when a loss on Sunday would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and leading three scoring drives in their last 4 series to win it in extra time.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at 6-5 and just tenth in the conference rankings.

This was more like the former Chiefs however, with a first close win of the year after dropping five already – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be done so soon.

Discussion – Are Chicago Be Kings of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the field, with a defence that tops the league in picks and total turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now accustomed to securing close games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his own goal area – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already five final period comebacks this season, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are right there after beating the Giants in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most consistent with eight victories in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

This looks one of the most exciting holiday schedules for years, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a unusual trip back to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback teams are each holding on to postseason hopes but have very little margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York in fact has them top of the AFC North after beginning one and five and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut NFL start to keep the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the question will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his debut NFL game after Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It was just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost aggressive Cleveland defence recording ten sacks, but the Browns’ offence requires a leader, a figurehead to inspire belief.

Moreover self-belief is something not missing in Shedeur, who told a CBS {