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The twelfth week delivered an epic Cowboys rally, or perhaps an massive Eagles collapse?

Postseason Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign while the Chicago Bears keep to impress as they continue their winning run.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut professional start to earn the full-time job in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys found themselves trailing badly at 21-0 behind against the defending Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

The emotions of a first home fixture since a teammate’s tragic passing could have been a factor, however it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an all-action performance – his plunging score embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time after 1999, with just their second game with several giveaways this season – the other being another disappointing NFC East defeat at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen penalties for 96 yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He'd only thrown for over two hundred yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had over 150 in the first half alone in Texas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover handing opportunity after chance to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offence that's not surpassed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge concern, as the pieces are all there but it's just not working.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the big situations, the defense keeps them in it and what offense there is manages just about enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn’t as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter versus a powerful Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and may have only saved their campaign.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% chance of making the playoffs, whereas a loss on the weekend would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff form of Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and guiding three point-scoring drives in their last 4 series to seal it in extra time.

Some big passes and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season form – at six and five and just tenth in the conference standings.

This was closer to the former Kansas City however, with a initial one-score win of the year after dropping five already – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the identical standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the league in picks and total takeaways and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to securing close games.

He can still be shaky, giving away a score after a turnover in his own goal area – but he additionally passed for 3 scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter rallies this season, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot chase in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are right there after beating the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with eight victories in 9, but as they visit the championship champs on the holiday we'll discover exactly how good they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Store

This looks one of the most exciting holiday line-ups for a long time, with each game packed with postseason implications.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, before a rare trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback teams are each clinging to postseason aspirations but have very little room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them leading of the division after beginning 1-5 and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his first professional start to maintain the starting job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the question will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his first league game after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost aggressive Browns defence getting ten tackles, but Cleveland's offence requires a director, a presence to inspire belief.

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