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The twelfth week provided an epic Cowboys comeback, or was it an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' season while the Bears continue to surprise while they extend their victorious streak.

Did Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut NFL start to earn the full-time job in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 down versus the defending Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

Sentiment of a initial home game since a teammate’s untimely passing could have been a factor, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and game-winning drives (25) with an dynamic performance – his diving touchdown embodying his all-action display.

Philadelphia squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time since 1999, with only their second game with multiple turnovers this year – the other being a disappointing division defeat at the New York.

Along with fourteen penalties for 96 yards, the attacking malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He'd only thrown for over two hundred yards in four games before Sunday, he had more than one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed dramatically – with four straight punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving chance after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, because the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the key moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offence there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there may be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Early to Save Kansas City

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a strong Indianapolis squad was very notable – and may have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the playoffs, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and guiding 3 scoring possessions in their final four series to seal it in overtime.

Some big passes and daring scrambles are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only tenth in the conference standings.

That was more like the former Kansas City though, with a first close win of the year after dropping five already – they won 11 of them last year so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Kings of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defense that leads the NFL in picks and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now used to winning close games.

He can still be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he additionally threw three touchdowns and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he understands how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the division after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after overcoming the New York in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with 8 victories in 9, but as they visit the championship winners on Thanksgiving we'll discover just how good they really are.

Preview – Exciting Holiday in Store

It appears among the best Thanksgiving schedules for years, with every game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Detroit, prior to a rare trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Texans long ago in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally teams are each holding on to postseason aspirations but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the Jets actually has them top of the AFC North after beginning one and five and looking 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 @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut NFL outing to maintain the first-team position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his first league game since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 other rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defence recording ten tackles, but the Browns’ offence requires a leader, a figurehead to build confidence.

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