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

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' season while the Chicago Bears continue to impress as they extend their winning run.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut NFL start to secure the full-time role in Cleveland?

Let's take a look at the best of the week in the league.

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves down and out at 21-0 behind versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

The emotions of a first home fixture after a teammate’s untimely death could have been a factor, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott resolve and a defence that pounced on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now 34,378) and game-winning possessions (25) with an dynamic display – his diving touchdown embodying his energetic showing.

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several turnovers this year – the previous being a bad NFC East loss at the Giants.

Along with 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was huge. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had more than one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a failed field goal and then a fumble handing opportunity after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major concern, because the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the big moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Save Kansas City

It wasn't quite as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the final period versus a strong Colts team was hugely notable – and could have only saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent chance of making the playoffs, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that number to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the second half alone and guiding 3 point-scoring drives in their last 4 possessions to win it in extra time.

A few big throws and swashbuckling runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and only 10th in the AFC standings.

This was more like the old Kansas City though, with a initial close win of the year after dropping 5 previously – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Steelers, without Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to securing close games.

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his own goal area – but he also threw three touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this season, he knows how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after beating the Giants in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll discover just how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

This looks one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with each game loaded with playoff implications.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a rare visit back to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's rally kings are each clinging to postseason aspirations but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets in fact has them leading of the AFC North after beginning 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut NFL start to keep the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will continue to be asked as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to secure his debut NFL game after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen additional rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Cleveland defense getting 10 tackles, but the Browns’ offence requires a director, a presence to build belief.

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