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

Playoff Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign while the Chicago Bears continue to impress while they continue their winning streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut NFL outing to secure the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero behind against the reigning Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

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

Dak surpassed Tony Romo marks for passing yards (now 34,378) and game-winning drives (25) with an dynamic display – his diving score embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the initial time since 1999, with only their second game with several giveaways this year – the previous being another bad NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen infractions for 96 yards, the attacking struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He had only passed for over two hundred yards in four games before Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offense derailed spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a fumble handing opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, as the pieces are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the big situations, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there could be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Save Chiefs

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

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the postseason, when a loss on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and guiding three point-scoring possessions in their last 4 possessions to seal it in extra time.

A few huge passes and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

This was closer to the former Chiefs though, with a initial close win of the season after dropping 5 already – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at eight and three – holding the same record as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on each side of the ball, with a defense that leads the NFL in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to securing tight games.

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he also passed for 3 scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter rallies this year, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with eight wins in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl winners on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting holiday schedules for a long time, with every game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit welcome the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a unusual visit return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback teams are each holding on to postseason hopes but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets in fact has them leading of the AFC North after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done sufficiently in his first NFL outing to keep the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

But the question will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his first NFL game after Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional rookie signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly feral Cleveland defence getting ten tackles, but Cleveland's offense requires a director, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

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