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

Postseason Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' season as the Chicago Bears keep to impress while they extend their winning run.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his first NFL start to earn the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down versus the reigning Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest recovery ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture after a teammate’s untimely death could have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott resolve and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s records for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic display – his plunging score personifying his all-action display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time since 1999, with just their second game with several turnovers this year – the other being another disappointing NFC East defeat at the Giants.

Along with 14 infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a missed field goal and then a turnover handing opportunity after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of seven 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 key moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is does just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is breaking down, there may be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a powerful Colts team was very notable – and could have only saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of making the postseason, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and leading three scoring possessions in their last four possessions to seal it in extra time.

A few big throws and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in playoff form – at six and five and just tenth in the AFC standings.

That was closer to the former Kansas City though, with a initial close victory of the season after dropping five previously – they won eleven of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, minus Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – sharing the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on each side of the field, with a defence that tops the league in interceptions and total 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 fumble in his team’s goal area – but he additionally threw three touchdowns and, with already five final period comebacks this season, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with 8 wins in 9, but as they visit the championship champs on the holiday we'll see just how strong they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

It appears one of the best Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with postseason implications.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, before a rare trip return to Texas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the 1960s before relocating to Kansas City.

The weekend’s comeback teams are both clinging to postseason hopes but have minimal margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Holiday and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut professional start to maintain the starting position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the issue will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first NFL game since Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It came just the Raiders, and with the help of an nearly feral Browns defense recording ten sacks, but the Browns’ offense requires a director, a presence to build confidence.

And confidence is something not missing in Sanders, who informed a network {