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The twelfth week provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Eagles collapse?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears keep to impress as they continue their victorious run.

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

Let's take a look at the pick of the action in the league.

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys found themselves trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

Sentiment of a initial home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing could have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott resolve and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s records for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (25) with an all-action performance – his diving score personifying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia squandered a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the initial time since 1999, with just their second game with multiple giveaways this season – the previous being a bad division loss at the Giants.

Along with fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was huge. He'd only passed for 200-plus 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 offense derailed dramatically – with four straight punts, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there could be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter against a powerful Colts team was hugely impressive – and could have just rescued their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the playoffs, when 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 three scoring possessions in their final 4 possessions to win it in extra time.

A few big throws and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at six and five and just 10th in the AFC standings.

That was more like the old Chiefs however, with a initial one-score victory of the year after losing 5 previously – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at 8-3 – sharing the same record as the Eagles.

They appear dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to winning tight games.

He may at times be shaky, surrendering a score after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already five final period rallies this season, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the division after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after beating the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with 8 wins in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll discover just how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Prospect

This looks one of the best holiday line-ups for a long time, with each game loaded with postseason consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Michigan, before a unusual trip back to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Texans way back in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s rally kings are both clinging to postseason aspirations but have minimal margin for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them leading of the division after starting 1-5 and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had performed enough in his first professional start to maintain the first-team position when Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first NFL start since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Browns defence recording ten sacks, but the Browns’ offense needs a director, a presence to inspire belief.

And confidence is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {