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The twelfth week delivered an epic Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

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

And did Sanders do sufficiently on his first NFL outing to earn the full-time role in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 behind versus the defending championship champions, so how on earth did they engineer their equal-largest recovery ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing could have been a factor, however it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare errors by the Eagles.

Prescott surpassed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (25) with an dynamic performance – his plunging touchdown embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time since 1999, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the previous being another bad NFC East defeat at the Giants.

Along with 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning 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 Dallas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing chance after chance to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the big moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offence there is does just about enough – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is failing, there could be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Early to Save Kansas City

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the final period against a powerful Indianapolis squad was very impressive – and could have just rescued their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of making the postseason, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have reduced that number to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and guiding 3 scoring drives in their final 4 series to seal it in extra time.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at 6-5 and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City however, with a initial close win of the year after dropping 5 previously – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Kings of the North?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the same record as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defense that leads the league in picks and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now used to securing tight games.

He may still be shaky, giving away a touchdown after a fumble in his own end zone – but he additionally threw 3 touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and Detroit are in contention after beating the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

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

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Store

It appears among the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with postseason implications.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a unusual visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback teams are each clinging to postseason hopes but have minimal margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets actually has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski batted away questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had done sufficiently in his debut professional start to maintain the starting job when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Browns signal-caller to win his debut league game since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 other first-year quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It came only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost aggressive Browns defence getting ten tackles, but the Browns’ offense needs a director, a figurehead to build belief.

And self-belief is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {