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The twelfth week provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys rally, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

Playoff Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' season as the Bears continue to surprise as they extend their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut NFL outing to secure the starting role in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down against the defending championship winners, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback ever?

Sentiment of a initial home game after a teammate’s tragic death may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (25) with an all-action performance – his diving touchdown embodying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the initial time since 1999, with just their second game with several turnovers this season – the other being a disappointing division defeat at the New York.

Along with 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was huge. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Texas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a failed field goal and then a turnover handing opportunity after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge worry, because the components are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there may be trouble ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the final period against a strong Indianapolis squad was very notable – and may have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of making the playoffs, whereas a loss on Sunday would have dropped that number to 28%.

No wonder the playoff version of Mahomes turned up, throwing for 235 yards in the latter half by itself and leading three point-scoring drives in their last four series to win it in extra time.

A few big throws and daring scrambles are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff form – at 6-5 and just tenth in the conference rankings.

That was more like the old Kansas City however, with a initial close win of the season after losing five previously – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that confidence returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

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

They appear dangerous on each side 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 score after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he also threw 3 touchdowns and, with already five final period comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the division after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in 9, but as they travel to the championship winners on Thanksgiving we'll discover just how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the best holiday schedules for years, with every game loaded with playoff consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the classic opener in Detroit, before a rare trip return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

The weekend’s rally teams are both clinging to playoff hopes but have minimal margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets in fact has them leading of the division after beginning 1-5 and appearing finished.

Holiday and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his first professional start to maintain the first-team position when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the question will continue to be asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his first league start after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year signal callers failing to do so since.

It came just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost aggressive Cleveland defence getting 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offence requires a leader, a figurehead to inspire belief.

Moreover self-belief is one thing not missing in Sanders, who informed a network {