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

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign while the Bears continue to surprise while they extend their winning streak.

And did Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL outing to secure the full-time job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves down and out at 21-0 down versus the reigning championship champions, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

The emotions of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic death may have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

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

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

In addition to fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He had only thrown for over two hundred yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had over 150 in the first half alone in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed dramatically – with four straight kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a major concern, as the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about securing the big moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is manages just about sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and possession security is failing, there could be problems ahead.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the final period versus a powerful Colts team was hugely impressive – and may have only rescued their season.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the postseason, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and leading three point-scoring drives in their final 4 series to win it in extra time.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff form – at 6-5 and just 10th in the AFC standings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City however, with a initial one-score win of the year after losing 5 already – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the North?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the same record as the Eagles.

They look threatening on each side of the ball, with a defense that leads the league in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now accustomed to securing close games.

He can at times be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he also threw three touchdowns and, with already 5 final period rallies this year, he knows how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the division after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are right there after overcoming the New York in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most consistent with 8 wins in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on the holiday we'll discover exactly how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

This looks one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for years, with each game loaded with postseason consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Michigan, prior to a unusual visit return to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Dallas Texans way back in the 1960s before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback teams are each clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

What about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets in fact has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Black Friday Games (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 (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his first professional start to keep the first-team job when Gabriel returns.

But the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to win his first league start since Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defense recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offense needs a leader, a figurehead to build confidence.

And self-belief is one thing not missing in Sanders, who told a CBS {