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The twelfth week provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an massive Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears keep to impress as they continue their victorious run.

And did Sanders do sufficiently on his debut NFL start to secure the starting job in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at 21-0 down against the reigning Super Bowl champions, so how on earth did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

The emotions of a first home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland untimely death may have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott resolve and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo marks for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic display – his diving touchdown embodying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia wasted a lead of 21 points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with several giveaways this year – the other being another disappointing division loss at the New York.

Along with 14 infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games before Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense derailed dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover giving chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in five of 7 games (three losses) is now a huge worry, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about winning the key moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offence there is manages barely enough – if it cannot even do that and now the discipline and possession security is failing, there may be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the final period against a strong Indianapolis team was hugely impressive – and could have only saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now assign the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent probability of making the playoffs, when a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the postseason form of Mahomes turned up, throwing for 235 yards in the second half alone and guiding three point-scoring drives in their last four series to win it in overtime.

A few big throws and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only 10th in the conference standings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City however, with a first one-score victory of the season after dropping 5 previously – they secured eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't ignore the Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, minus Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – sharing the identical record as the Philadelphia.

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

He may at times be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he also threw three scores and, with already 5 final period comebacks this season, he understands how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in close pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most consistent with eight wins in 9, but as they travel to the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll see just how strong they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Store

This looks among the best holiday schedules for a long time, with every game loaded with postseason consequences.

Detroit welcome the Green Bay in the traditional opener in Michigan, prior to a rare trip return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who began existence as the Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback kings are each clinging to postseason hopes but have minimal margin for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

And how about the Ravens? An unattractive win over the New York in fact has them top of the AFC North after beginning 1-5 and looking 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: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Job?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Sanders had done enough in his debut NFL start to keep the starting position when Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will continue to be asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his debut NFL start since Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other rookie signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defense recording ten sacks, but the Browns’ offense needs a director, a presence to build belief.

Moreover self-belief is something not lacking in Sanders, who informed a network {