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The twelfth week provided an incredible Cowboys rally, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Kansas City's campaign while the Chicago Bears keep to impress as they extend their victorious run.

Did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his first NFL outing to earn the starting job in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at 21-0 down versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a first home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning possessions (25) with an dynamic display – his plunging score embodying his energetic display.

Philly wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time since 1999, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this season – the other being another disappointing NFC East defeat at the New York.

Along with 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games before the weekend, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense derailed spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a fumble giving chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a major concern, as the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is manages barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there could be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the final period versus a powerful Indianapolis squad was very notable – and could have just rescued their season.

How significant was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of reaching the postseason, whereas a loss on Sunday would have reduced that figure to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and guiding three scoring possessions in their last 4 possessions to win it in extra time.

A few big throws and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only tenth in the conference rankings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a first close victory of the year after dropping 5 previously – they won 11 of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Be Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defence that tops the NFL in picks and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to securing tight games.

He may at times be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his own end zone – but he also passed for three touchdowns and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and Detroit are in contention after beating the New York in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most consistent with eight victories in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl winners on Thanksgiving we'll discover exactly how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the best Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions host the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, before a unusual visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback kings are both clinging to playoff hopes but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski batted away questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had done sufficiently in his first professional start to maintain the starting position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first NFL start since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It came only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost feral Cleveland defense recording 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offence requires a leader, a figurehead to build confidence.

And confidence is one thing not lacking in Sanders, who informed a network {