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

Postseason Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign as the Chicago Bears continue to impress while they extend their victorious streak.

Did Sanders do enough on his first NFL outing to secure the starting role in Cleveland?

We’ll examine at the pick of the week in the NFL.

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 down versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

The emotions of a initial home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland untimely passing could have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott resolve and a defensive unit that pounced on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch drives (25) with an all-action performance – his plunging score personifying his all-action display.

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with several giveaways this year – the other being a disappointing NFC East defeat at the Giants.

Along with fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He'd only thrown for over two hundred yards in four games prior to the weekend, he had more than 150 in the first half by himself in Dallas.

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

The Eagles defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a major worry, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the big situations, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is manages just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there could be problems ahead.

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

It wasn’t as dramatic, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the final period against a strong Colts team was hugely notable – and may have only saved their campaign.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a 58% probability of reaching the postseason, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

No wonder the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the latter half by itself and leading 3 scoring possessions in their final 4 series to seal it in extra time.

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

That was more like the old Kansas City however, with a initial close win of the year after losing five previously – they won 11 of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Kings of the Division?

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

They look threatening on both sides of the ball, with a defense that tops the NFL in interceptions and overall takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He can still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a fumble in his own goal area – but he also threw 3 touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in close chase in the NFC North after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with eight victories in nine, but as they travel to the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover just how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears among the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with every game loaded with postseason consequences.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic opener in Michigan, before a unusual trip return to Texas for the Kansas City, who began life as the Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

The weekend’s rally teams are each holding on to postseason aspirations but have minimal margin for mistakes – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York in fact has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Keep His Job?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his debut professional outing to keep the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

Yet the issue will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to secure his first NFL game since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional rookie signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly feral Cleveland defence getting ten tackles, but the Browns’ offense needs a director, a figurehead to build confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not missing in Sanders, who informed a CBS {