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

Postseason Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's campaign as the Chicago Bears continue to surprise as they extend their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his debut professional outing to secure the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at 21-0 down versus the defending championship winners, so how on earth did they engineer their joint-best comeback ever?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture 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 rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (twenty-five) with an all-action display – his diving touchdown personifying his all-action showing.

Philly wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this year – the previous being another bad NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half by himself in Dallas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offence derailed dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a missed field goal 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 twenty-one points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, because the components are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the key moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a strong Colts squad was hugely notable – and may have only rescued their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of making the playoffs, whereas a loss on the weekend would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the second half alone and leading 3 point-scoring drives in their last 4 possessions to seal it in overtime.

Some huge throws and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at 6-5 and just tenth in the AFC standings.

This was more like the old Kansas City though, with a initial close victory of the year after dropping 5 already – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the North?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, minus Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at eight and three – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defense that tops the NFL in interceptions and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a young player now used to winning close games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a score after a turnover in his own end zone – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already five final period rallies this year, he understands how to finish the game.

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

Chicago are strangely the most consistent with 8 victories in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears among the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with postseason implications.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Detroit, prior to a unusual trip back to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Kansas City.

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

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets actually has them top of the AFC North after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his debut professional start to maintain the first-team position when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Browns quarterback to win his first league start after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defence recording ten tackles, but Cleveland's offense requires a leader, a presence to inspire confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {