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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Cowboys rally, or perhaps an massive Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Kansas City's campaign while the Bears continue to impress as they continue their winning streak.

Did Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut NFL start to earn the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

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

The emotions of a initial home game since Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing may have played a part, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that pounced on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and game-winning drives (twenty-five) with an dynamic display – his diving touchdown personifying his all-action showing.

Philadelphia squandered a lead of twenty-one points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being a disappointing NFC East defeat at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in four games before the weekend, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a fumble giving chance after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defense is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a major concern, because the components are all there but it's just not working.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about securing the big situations, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is failing, there could be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the final period against a strong Colts squad was hugely notable – and could have only rescued their season.

How big was it? Indeed, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a 58% chance of reaching the postseason, when a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that figure to 28%.

No wonder the postseason version of Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and guiding 3 point-scoring drives in their final 4 series to seal it in overtime.

A few big passes and daring scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at 6-5 and only 10th in the AFC standings.

This was closer to the old Chiefs however, with a first close victory of the year after losing five already – they won 11 of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – sharing the same standing as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on both sides of the field, with a defense that leads the NFL in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young player now used to winning close games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he additionally threw three touchdowns and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after overcoming the Giants in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl winners on the holiday we'll see exactly how strong they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

It appears one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for years, with every game loaded with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a unusual trip return to Texas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

The weekend’s comeback kings are both holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

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

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

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

Yet the issue will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to win his debut NFL game after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly aggressive Browns defense recording 10 sacks, but the Browns’ offense requires a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

Moreover self-belief is something not missing in Sanders, who informed a CBS {