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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Kansas City's campaign as the Bears keep to impress as they continue their victorious run.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut professional outing to earn the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down against the defending championship winners, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best comeback ever?

Sentiment of a first home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland tragic death could have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that cashed in on rare mistakes by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo marks for passing yards (now 34,378) and game-winning drives (25) with an dynamic display – his diving touchdown embodying his all-action showing.

Philly wasted a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with several giveaways this year – the previous being another disappointing NFC East loss at the New York.

Along with 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast start was significant. He'd only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had over 150 in the first half by himself in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went twenty-one to zero up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive punts, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity 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 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the big moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offense 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 in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the fourth quarter against a powerful Colts squad was hugely notable – and could have just rescued their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the postseason, whereas a loss on the weekend would have dropped that figure to 28%.

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes turned up, throwing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half alone and guiding three point-scoring possessions in their last 4 series to win it in overtime.

Some big passes and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and just tenth in the conference rankings.

This was closer to the old Chiefs though, with a initial close win of the year after dropping 5 previously – they won 11 of them last year so, if that belief returns, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Kings of the North?

You just can't overlook the Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the same record as the Eagles.

They look threatening on each side of the ball, with a defence that leads the league in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to securing close games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he additionally threw three scores and, with already five final period comebacks this season, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are in contention after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with 8 wins in 9, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll see just how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting holiday schedules for years, with each game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a rare visit back to Dallas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

The weekend’s comeback kings are both holding on to playoff aspirations but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets in fact has them top of the division after starting 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Games (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: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut NFL start to keep the starting job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the issue will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Browns quarterback to win his debut NFL start since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional rookie quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It was just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offense needs a leader, a figurehead to build belief.

And confidence is something not lacking in Sanders, who told a CBS {