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The twelfth week provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys rally, or was it an massive Eagles collapse?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears keep to surprise as they extend their winning streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his debut professional outing to secure the starting job in Ohio?

Let's take a look at the pick of the action in the league.

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at 21-0 down versus the reigning Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing could have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that pounced on rare errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott surpassed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (25) with an all-action display – his diving touchdown personifying his all-action display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the other being another disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen infractions for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was significant. He'd only passed for over two hundred yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense 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, as the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the key situations, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is does barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there could be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter against a powerful Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and could have just rescued their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the postseason, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that figure to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and guiding three point-scoring drives in their final four possessions to win it in extra time.

A few big throws and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in playoff form – at 6-5 and only 10th in the AFC rankings.

This was closer to the former Kansas City though, with a initial one-score victory of the season after losing five previously – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Rulers of the North?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the same standing as the Eagles.

They look threatening on both sides of the ball, with a defence that tops the NFL in picks and overall turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now used to securing close games.

He may at times be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his own end zone – but he additionally threw 3 scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this season, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in close chase in the division after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in nine, but as they visit the championship winners on Thanksgiving we'll see just how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Store

This looks one of the best holiday line-ups for a long time, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic opener in Detroit, prior to a unusual trip return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally teams are each clinging to playoff hopes but have minimal margin for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets actually has them leading of the division after starting 1-5 and appearing finished.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had performed enough in his debut professional start to maintain the starting job when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will continue to be asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his first league game since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other rookie signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly feral Browns defense getting ten tackles, but the Browns’ offence needs a leader, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not missing in Shedeur, who told a CBS {