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

Playoff Patrick Mahomes arrived to salvage the Chiefs' campaign while the Bears keep to impress while they continue their winning run.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his first NFL outing to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were down and out at twenty-one to zero down against the defending championship champions, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture since a teammate’s untimely passing may have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

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

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this year – the other being another disappointing division loss at the Giants.

Along with 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had over 150 in the first half by himself in Dallas.

Yet from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a failed field goal and then a fumble giving chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge concern, because the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is manages just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is breaking down, there may be trouble ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn’t as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Indianapolis team was very impressive – and could have only rescued their campaign.

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

It’s no surprise the postseason form of Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and leading 3 scoring possessions in their last four series to win it in overtime.

Some huge passes and swashbuckling runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at six and five and just 10th in the conference rankings.

That was more like the old Kansas City though, with a initial one-score win of the year after dropping five previously – they won eleven of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Rulers of the North?

You can no longer overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them top of the division and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Eagles.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defense that leads the NFL in interceptions and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He can at times be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a fumble in his own end zone – but he also threw three scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter rallies this season, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after beating the Giants in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most consistent with eight victories in nine, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on the holiday we'll see just how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the best Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with every game loaded with postseason consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a unusual trip return to Texas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are each holding on to playoff aspirations but have very little margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the Jets actually has them top of the AFC North after starting one and five and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his first NFL outing to maintain the starting position when Dillon Gabriel comes back.

But the question will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his debut league start since Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional rookie signal callers failing to do so since.

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

Moreover confidence is something not missing in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {