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The twelfth week delivered an epic Dallas Cowboys rally, or was it an massive Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to rescue the Chiefs' campaign as the Bears continue to impress as they extend their winning streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut NFL outing to earn the starting role in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys found themselves trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down against the reigning championship champions, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest recovery ever?

The emotions of a first home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing could have played a part, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch drives (twenty-five) with an dynamic performance – his plunging score embodying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several turnovers this season – the previous being a bad division defeat at the New York.

Along with fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had more than 150 in the first half by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offence derailed dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a failed field goal and then a turnover handing chance after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a major concern, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about securing the key moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is does just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and ball protection is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the final period against a strong Colts squad was hugely impressive – and may have only rescued their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% probability of making the postseason, whereas a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the latter half by itself and leading three scoring drives in their final four possessions to seal it in extra time.

Some big passes and swashbuckling scrambles are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and just 10th in the AFC rankings.

This was more like the former Kansas City however, with a first one-score win of the year after losing five previously – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Rulers of the Division?

You can no longer ignore the Bears any longer. A win over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – holding the same record as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defence that tops the NFL in picks and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging quarterback now accustomed to winning tight games.

He can at times be shaky, giving away a score after a fumble in his own end zone – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already five final period rallies this year, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are right there after overcoming the Giants in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the championship winners on Thanksgiving we'll see just how good they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

This looks one of the best Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the classic opener in Detroit, before a unusual trip return to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are both clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little margin for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Ravens? An ugly win over the New York actually has them leading of the division after beginning 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Holiday and Black Friday Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski batted away questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his first NFL outing to maintain the first-team position when Dillon Gabriel returns.

Yet the issue will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his first league start after Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other first-year signal callers failing to do so since.

It came only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defence recording ten tackles, but the Browns’ offense needs a director, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

Moreover confidence is one thing not missing in Sanders, who told a network {