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

Postseason Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's season as the Bears continue to surprise while they extend their victorious streak.

And did Sanders do sufficiently on his debut professional outing to earn the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero behind versus the defending championship winners, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest recovery ever?

The emotions of a initial home game after Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing may have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his diving score embodying his energetic display.

Philly wasted a lead of 21 points or more for the first time since 1999, with just their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being a disappointing division defeat at the New York.

Along with 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise 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 the weekend, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover giving opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in five of 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the big moments, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there could be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the final period against a strong Colts team was very impressive – and may have just saved their season.

How big was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% chance of making the postseason, when a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that figure to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the postseason version of Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the second half alone and leading 3 scoring drives in their last 4 series to win it in extra time.

A few big passes and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and just tenth in the AFC rankings.

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

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – sharing the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on both sides of the ball, with a defence that tops the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to securing tight games.

He may at times be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already five final period rallies this year, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in close chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are right there after beating the New York in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with 8 wins in 9, but as they travel to the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover exactly how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Store

It appears one of the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with every game loaded with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a rare visit return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's rally kings are each holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York in fact has them top of the AFC North after beginning one and five and appearing finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns head coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his first professional outing to maintain the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will continue to be asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first NFL game after Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other rookie signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly aggressive Browns defense getting ten sacks, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a presence to inspire confidence.

And self-belief is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a network {