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

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

And did Sanders do enough on his debut NFL start to earn the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down versus the reigning Super Bowl champions, so how on earth did they engineer their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland untimely death may have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on rare mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch drives (25) with an all-action performance – his plunging touchdown personifying his all-action display.

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

Along with fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He'd only thrown for over two hundred yards in four games before Sunday, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense derailed dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a failed field goal and then a turnover giving chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a major worry, because the components are all there but it's simply not working.

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

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Colts squad was hugely impressive – and may have just rescued their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a 58% probability of reaching the postseason, when a loss on the weekend would have reduced that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half by itself and leading 3 point-scoring drives in their final 4 series to win it in extra time.

A few huge passes and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only tenth in the conference standings.

That was closer to the old Chiefs however, with a initial one-score victory of the season after dropping five already – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Rulers of the North?

You just can't overlook the Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Philadelphia.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defence that leads the NFL in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he additionally passed for three scores and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are right there after beating the Giants in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in nine, but as they travel to the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover exactly how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

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

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a rare visit return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

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

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets in fact has them leading of the AFC North after beginning one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his debut NFL start to maintain the first-team job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the issue will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to win his debut NFL start after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offense needs a director, a figurehead to build belief.

Moreover confidence is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a network {