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Week 12 provided an incredible Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' season while the Bears keep to surprise as they extend their victorious run.

And did Sanders do sufficiently on his first NFL start to secure the starting role in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 behind versus the defending championship champions, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best recovery in history?

Sentiment of a initial home game after a teammate’s tragic passing could have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s marks for passing yards (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an all-action performance – his diving score embodying his energetic showing.

Philly squandered a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time after 1999, with only their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the other being another disappointing NFC East defeat at the New York.

Along with 14 infractions for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters alone in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four consecutive punts, a missed field goal and then a turnover giving chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a major concern, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the big situations, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages barely sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there could be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn’t quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Indianapolis squad was very notable – and may have just saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Indeed, the league’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 twenty-eight percent.

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

A few big passes and swashbuckling runs are commonplace for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at six and five and only 10th in the conference standings.

This was closer to the former Chiefs however, with a first one-score victory of the year after dropping 5 already – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done so soon.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Eagles.

They look dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the league in picks and overall turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now used to winning close games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a turnover in his own end zone – but he additionally passed for three touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are in contention after overcoming the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with eight wins in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how strong they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Store

This looks one of the best holiday schedules for a long time, with each game loaded with playoff implications.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a unusual trip back to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

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

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the New York actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut NFL outing to keep the starting position when Dillon Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first NFL game after Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional rookie signal callers unsuccessful to do so since.

It came only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost aggressive Browns defense recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offence requires a leader, a presence to inspire confidence.

Moreover confidence is something not lacking in Shedeur, who told a network {