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

Playoff Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears continue to surprise while they continue their victorious streak.

And did Sanders perform enough on his first NFL start to secure the starting role in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at 21-0 down versus the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest recovery in history?

Sentiment of a initial home game since a teammate’s tragic passing could have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott resolve and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an all-action display – his diving score embodying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with several turnovers this year – the previous being a bad NFC East 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 explosive start was huge. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games before Sunday, he had over 150 in the first half by himself in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense derailed dramatically – with four straight punts, a missed field goal and then a fumble handing opportunity after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of 7 games (3 losses) is now a major worry, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is manages just about sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Save Kansas City

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the fourth quarter against a strong Colts team was very notable – and could have only saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of making the playoffs, whereas a loss on Sunday would have reduced that figure to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and guiding three scoring drives in their final four series to seal it in extra time.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at six and five and only tenth in the conference rankings.

That was more like the former Chiefs though, with a first close win of the season after dropping 5 previously – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't ignore the Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at 8-3 – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on both sides of the field, with a defence that leads the NFL in picks and overall takeaways and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing close games.

He may at times be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his own goal area – but he also threw three scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are in contention after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with 8 victories in nine, but as they visit the championship winners on Thanksgiving we'll see just how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Store

This looks among the best Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with each game loaded with playoff consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Michigan, before a unusual visit back to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s rally kings are both clinging to postseason hopes but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York actually has them leading of the division after beginning one and five and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

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

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had done enough in his first NFL outing to maintain the starting job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his debut NFL start after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defense recording ten tackles, but Cleveland's offence requires a director, a figurehead to inspire belief.

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