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

Postseason Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's season while the Bears keep to impress while they extend their winning streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his first NFL start to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys found themselves trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down against the reigning championship winners, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest comeback ever?

The emotions of a first home game since a teammate’s tragic passing could have been a factor, but technically it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic display – his diving score embodying his energetic showing.

Philly wasted a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this year – the previous being another disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to 14 infractions for 96 yards, the attacking struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before the weekend, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble giving chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

The Eagles defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the components 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 manages just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is failing, there could be problems in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Kansas City

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a strong Indianapolis squad was hugely impressive – and could have only saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Indeed, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of making the postseason, whereas a loss on Sunday would have dropped that figure to 28%.

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes turned up, throwing for 235 yards in the second half by itself and leading 3 point-scoring drives in their final 4 possessions to seal it in extra time.

Some big passes and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at six and five and only tenth in the conference standings.

This was closer to the former Kansas City though, with a first close victory of the season after dropping five already – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Kings of the North?

You just can't ignore the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the same standing as the Eagles.

They look threatening on both sides of the field, with a defense that leads the NFL in picks and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to securing close games.

He can at times be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he additionally passed for three touchdowns and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are right there after overcoming the Giants in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with 8 victories in 9, but as they visit the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover exactly how strong they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears one of the best Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with every game loaded with postseason consequences.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, prior to a unusual visit return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began life as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's rally kings are each clinging to playoff hopes but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them leading of the division after beginning 1-5 and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut NFL outing to maintain the starting position when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the issue will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his debut NFL start after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost aggressive Cleveland defence getting 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offense needs a leader, a figurehead to build confidence.

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