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

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

And did Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL start to earn the starting role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were down and out at 21-0 down against the reigning championship champions, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best recovery ever?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland untimely death may have been a factor, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on rare errors by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his diving score personifying his all-action display.

Philly squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time since 1999, with only their second game with several giveaways this year – the other being another disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

Along with fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He had only passed for over two hundred yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Texas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a major concern, as the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the big moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offence there is does just about sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the final period versus a strong Colts squad was very notable – and may have just rescued their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of making the postseason, whereas a loss on Sunday would have reduced that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and leading 3 point-scoring drives in their last four series to seal it in overtime.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and just tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the former Kansas City however, with a first close win of the season after dropping 5 previously – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Kings of the Division?

You just can't ignore the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at eight and three – sharing the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They look threatening on both sides of the ball, with a defense that leads the NFL in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to securing tight games.

He may at times be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he additionally threw 3 touchdowns 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 dominating the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after beating the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most consistent with eight victories in 9, but as they visit the championship champs on the holiday we'll discover exactly how strong they really are.

Preview – Exciting Holiday in Store

This looks among the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with postseason consequences.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a rare trip return to Texas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

The weekend’s rally kings are each holding on to postseason aspirations but have minimal room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the New York in fact has them top of the division after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut professional outing to keep the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his debut NFL start since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other rookie signal callers failing to do so since.

It was just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defense recording ten tackles, but the Browns’ offence requires a leader, a presence to build belief.

Moreover confidence is one thing not missing in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {