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The twelfth week provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an epic Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign as the Bears continue to impress as they continue their victorious streak.

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

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys found themselves down and out at 21-0 behind versus the reigning Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

Sentiment of a initial home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing could have been a factor, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that pounced on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo records for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (25) with an all-action performance – his diving score personifying his energetic showing.

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

Along with fourteen infractions for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He had only thrown for over two hundred yards in four games before Sunday, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense derailed dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing chance after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about securing the big moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offense there is manages barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and possession security is failing, there may be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a powerful Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and may have just saved their campaign.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, when a loss on Sunday would have dropped that figure to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the postseason form of Patrick Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and leading three point-scoring drives in their last 4 possessions to seal it in overtime.

Some big throws and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at six and five and just tenth in the AFC rankings.

This was more like the former Chiefs however, with a first one-score win of the season after losing five already – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at eight and three – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look threatening on each side of the field, with a defense that leads the league in interceptions and overall turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to winning close games.

He may at times be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his own end zone – but he additionally threw 3 scores and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are right there after overcoming the Giants in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with eight victories in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on Thanksgiving we'll discover exactly how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting holiday line-ups for a long time, with every game loaded with playoff implications.

Detroit welcome the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a unusual trip return to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally kings are each clinging to postseason aspirations but have minimal room for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the New York actually has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

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

Yet the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his first NFL game after Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an almost aggressive Cleveland defense getting ten tackles, but the Browns’ offence requires a leader, a figurehead to build belief.

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