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Week 12 provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' season as the Chicago Bears keep to surprise as they extend their victorious streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his first professional outing to earn the starting role in Cleveland?

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

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas were down and out at 21-0 behind against the reigning Super Bowl winners, how exactly did they engineer their equal-largest recovery ever?

Sentiment of a first home game after a teammate’s untimely passing may have been a factor, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott resolve and a defence that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak eclipsed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning possessions (25) with an all-action performance – his diving score embodying his energetic display.

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

Along with 14 infractions for 96 yards, the attacking struggles that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was huge. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive punts, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defense is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in five of 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge worry, because the components are all there but it's just not working.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the big situations, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there could be trouble in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Appears Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't as dramatic, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter against a strong Indianapolis squad was hugely notable – and could have only rescued their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Chiefs a 58% chance of reaching the playoffs, whereas a loss on Sunday would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and leading 3 point-scoring drives in their final 4 series to seal it in extra time.

A few big passes and swashbuckling runs are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and just tenth in the AFC standings.

This was closer to the former Chiefs however, with a first one-score win of the year after losing 5 already – they won 11 of them last year so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Rodgers, maintained them first of the division and at eight and three – sharing the same standing as the Eagles.

They appear dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that leads the NFL in picks and total takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He can still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s end zone – but he additionally passed for three scores and, with already five final period comebacks this season, he knows how to get the job done.

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

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll discover just how strong they truly are.

Preview – Exciting Holiday in Store

It appears one of the most exciting holiday schedules for a long time, with each game packed with playoff implications.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Michigan, before a unusual visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Dallas Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Missouri.

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

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

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Sanders had performed enough in his first professional outing to maintain the starting position when Dillon Gabriel returns.

Yet the issue will keep being raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to win his first NFL start since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other rookie quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was just the Raiders, and with the help of an almost feral Cleveland defense getting 10 sacks, but the Browns’ offense requires a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

And self-belief is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a network {