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

Playoff Patrick Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's campaign as the Chicago Bears continue to impress while they continue their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders do sufficiently on his first NFL outing to earn the starting role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas were down and out at 21-0 down against the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best recovery in history?

Sentiment of a first home game since a teammate’s tragic death could have been a factor, however it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defence that pounced on rare errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (twenty-five) with an dynamic performance – his plunging touchdown embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time after 1999, with only their second game with multiple turnovers this year – the other being a bad NFC East loss at the New York.

In addition to fourteen penalties for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offense derailed dramatically – with four consecutive kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in five of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, because the components are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the key situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is failing, there could be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Appears Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the final period against a powerful Indianapolis team was very impressive – and could have just saved their campaign.

How significant was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% probability of reaching the playoffs, when a loss on the weekend would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the playoff form of Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and guiding 3 scoring possessions in their last four series to seal it in overtime.

A few big throws and daring scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only tenth in the conference standings.

That was closer to the former Chiefs however, with a first close victory of the season after dropping 5 already – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done so soon.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Kings of the Division?

You just can't overlook the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the NFC North and at eight and three – sharing the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on each side of the ball, with a defense that tops the league in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now accustomed to winning tight games.

He may still be shaky, giving away a score after a turnover in his own goal area – but he additionally threw 3 touchdowns and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he understands how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot pursuit in the division after dominating the Vikings and Detroit are right there after overcoming the New York in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with 8 victories in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll discover exactly how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

It appears one of the best holiday line-ups for years, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, prior to a unusual visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Texans way back in the 1960s before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's rally teams are each holding on to postseason aspirations but have minimal room for mistakes – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets in fact has them top of the AFC North after beginning one and five and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had performed enough in his first professional start to keep the first-team 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 Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It came only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Cleveland defence getting ten tackles, but Cleveland's offence needs a director, a presence to build belief.

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