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The twelfth week provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Kansas City's campaign as the Bears continue to surprise as they extend their winning run.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his first NFL outing to earn the starting job in Cleveland?

We’ll examine at the pick of the action in the league.

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 down against the reigning championship winners, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest recovery in history?

Sentiment of a first home game after Marshawn Kneeland tragic death may have been a factor, but technically it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott surpassed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (25) with an dynamic performance – his diving touchdown embodying his energetic display.

Philly squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the first time since 1999, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the other being a bad division loss at the Giants.

Along with 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only passed for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had over 150 in the first half alone in Texas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four straight punts, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a major concern, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the key 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 trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the final period versus a powerful Indianapolis squad was hugely notable – and may have only rescued their campaign.

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

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Mahomes arrived, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and guiding 3 scoring drives in their final four series to seal it in overtime.

Some huge throws and daring runs are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and just 10th in the AFC rankings.

This was closer to the old Chiefs though, with a first close win of the year after losing 5 already – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Kings of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears now. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the division and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on each side of the field, with a defence that tops the league in picks and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing close games.

He may at times be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his own end zone – but he also threw 3 scores and, with already 5 final period rallies this year, he understands how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the division after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are right there after beating the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with eight victories in 9, but as they travel to the championship champs on the holiday we'll see just how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

This looks among the best holiday line-ups for years, with each game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Detroit, before a unusual visit back to Dallas for the Kansas City, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

The weekend’s comeback teams are both holding on to postseason aspirations but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Ravens? An ugly win over the New York actually has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Holiday and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

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

But the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to win his first league start after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It came just the Raiders, and with the help of an almost aggressive Cleveland defense getting 10 sacks, but the Browns’ offense needs a leader, a presence to inspire confidence.

And confidence is one thing not missing in Sanders, who informed a CBS {