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The twelfth week delivered an epic Cowboys rally, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' season while the Chicago Bears continue to impress while they continue their victorious run.

And did Sanders do enough on his first professional start to earn the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves trailing badly at 21-0 behind against the reigning championship winners, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

Sentiment of a first home fixture since a teammate’s untimely passing may have been a factor, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning possessions (25) with an all-action performance – his diving score embodying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a lead of twenty-one points or more for the initial time after 1999, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this season – the other being another disappointing NFC East loss at the Giants.

Along with 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He had only passed for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had more than 150 in the first half by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover handing chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the key moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there could be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn’t as dramatic, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the final period against a strong Colts squad was very impressive – and could have just rescued their season.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% chance of making the playoffs, whereas a loss on Sunday would have dropped that figure to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and leading three scoring drives in their last 4 series to seal it in extra time.

A few big throws and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and just 10th in the AFC standings.

This was more like the old Chiefs though, with a first close victory of the year after losing 5 previously – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Be Kings of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at 8-3 – sharing the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that leads the league in picks and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to securing tight games.

He may still be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he also threw three scores and, with already 5 final period comebacks this season, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the division after overpowering the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after beating the New York in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with eight wins in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see just how good they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

This looks one of the best holiday schedules for a long time, with every game loaded with playoff implications.

Detroit welcome the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, before a rare visit back to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

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

And how about the Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them top of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and looking finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut NFL outing to maintain the first-team position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the issue will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his first NFL start since Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other rookie signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Cleveland defense getting 10 sacks, but the Browns’ offence needs a leader, a figurehead to build belief.

Moreover confidence is something not missing in Shedeur, who informed a network {