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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

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

And did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL start to earn the full-time job in Ohio?

We’ll examine at the pick of the action in the league.

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down against the defending Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they engineer their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a first home game after a teammate’s untimely death may have been a factor, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning possessions (25) with an all-action performance – his diving score embodying his all-action display.

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 giveaways this year – the other being another bad NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen penalties for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had more than one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover handing chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, as the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about securing the big moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offense there is manages just about sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is failing, there may be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the final period versus a powerful Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and may have just saved their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the latter half by itself and leading 3 scoring possessions in their final four possessions to win it in overtime.

Some huge throws and swashbuckling runs are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the old Chiefs however, with a first one-score victory of the season after losing 5 already – they won 11 of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful might not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the North?

You can no longer overlook the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the division and at 8-3 – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the field, with a defence that tops the NFL in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to winning close games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter rallies this year, he understands how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with 8 victories in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll see just how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

This looks among the most exciting holiday schedules for a long time, with each game packed with postseason implications.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Michigan, before a rare visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback teams are each clinging to postseason aspirations but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them top of the division after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done sufficiently in his first NFL outing to keep the starting position when Gabriel comes back.

But the question will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his first NFL game since Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an almost feral Cleveland defense getting ten sacks, but the Browns’ offence needs a director, a figurehead to build confidence.

And self-belief is something not lacking in Sanders, who told a CBS {