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The twelfth week provided an epic Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Postseason Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's season as the Chicago Bears continue to impress as they extend their winning streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut NFL start to earn the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were down and out at 21-0 behind versus the defending Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they engineer their equal-largest recovery in history?

The emotions of a first home game since a teammate’s tragic death may have been a factor, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott resolve and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an all-action performance – his plunging touchdown embodying his energetic display.

Philly squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the first time since 1999, with only their second game with several turnovers this season – the other being another bad division defeat at the Giants.

In addition to 14 infractions for 96 yards, the attacking malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had more than one hundred fifty in the first half by himself in Dallas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a missed three-point attempt and then a fumble giving chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not surpassed twenty-one points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, because the components are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the key moments, the defense keeps 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 breaking down, there may be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the final period versus a powerful Indianapolis squad was very impressive – and may have just rescued their season.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a 58% probability of making the playoffs, when a loss on the weekend would have dropped that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the latter half by itself and guiding three point-scoring possessions in their final four possessions to win it in overtime.

A few big passes and daring runs are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season form – at six and five and only 10th in the AFC standings.

That was more like the former Chiefs though, with a first close win of the season after dropping 5 previously – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Rulers of the North?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the same record as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on both sides of the ball, with a defense that leads the league in interceptions and overall turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to securing close games.

He may at times be shaky, giving away a score after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he additionally threw 3 scores and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the division after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with 8 wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

This looks among the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with each game loaded with playoff implications.

The Lions host the Green Bay in the classic opener in Michigan, before a rare trip return to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s comeback teams are both 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 win over the Jets in fact has them leading of the division after starting 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

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

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his first professional start to maintain the starting job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the issue will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to secure his first NFL start after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly aggressive Cleveland defence getting 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a presence to build confidence.

And self-belief is something not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {