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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Postseason Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign while the Bears continue to impress as they extend their winning run.

And did Sanders perform enough on his first professional outing to secure the full-time role in Ohio?

We’ll examine at the best of the action in the league.

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were down and out at 21-0 down versus the reigning Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback ever?

Sentiment of a initial home game after Marshawn Kneeland untimely 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 Philadelphia.

Prescott surpassed Tony Romo records for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (25) with an dynamic display – his diving score embodying his all-action display.

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

In addition to 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He'd only passed for over two hundred 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 Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense derailed dramatically – with four straight punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

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 failing, there could be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn’t as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Colts squad was very impressive – and may have just rescued their season.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, whereas a loss on the weekend would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Mahomes arrived, throwing for 235 yards in the second half alone and guiding three scoring possessions in their last four possessions to win it in overtime.

Some big throws and daring scrambles are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at six and five and only 10th in the AFC standings.

That was closer to the former Kansas City however, with a initial close win of the season after losing 5 previously – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Kansas City faithful may not be done just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Be Kings of the North?

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

They look threatening on each side of the ball, with a defence that leads the league in picks and overall takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to winning close games.

He can still be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a turnover in his own end zone – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 final period rallies this season, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most consistent with eight wins in nine, but as they travel to the championship winners on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Prospect

This looks among the best Thanksgiving schedules for years, with each game loaded with postseason implications.

The Lions host the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a unusual trip back to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s rally teams are each holding on to playoff hopes but have very little margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets in fact has them top of the division after beginning one and five and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

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

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut professional start to keep the starting position when Gabriel returns.

But the question will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his debut league game since Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen additional rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defense getting ten tackles, but the Browns’ offense requires a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

Moreover confidence is something not missing in Sanders, who told a CBS {