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The twelfth week delivered an incredible Dallas Cowboys rally, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Postseason Mahomes arrived to rescue the Chiefs' season as the Chicago Bears continue to surprise while they continue their winning run.

And did Sanders do enough on his debut professional start to secure the full-time job in Ohio?

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

The Breakdown – Dallas Rally or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 down versus the defending championship winners, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

The emotions of a initial home fixture since a teammate’s tragic death may have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s resolve and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

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

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time after nineteen ninety-nine, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the other being another bad NFC East defeat at the New York.

In addition to 14 infractions for ninety-six yards, the attacking malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive start was huge. He'd only passed for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had over 150 in the first half alone in Dallas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence fell apart spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a failed field goal and then a turnover handing chance after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in 5 of 7 games (three losses) is now a major worry, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the key moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is manages barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Save Kansas City

It wasn't quite as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the fourth quarter against a powerful Colts squad was very notable – and may have only saved their season.

How big was it? Well, the league’s advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent chance of reaching the playoffs, when a loss on Sunday would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the second half alone and leading three point-scoring drives in their last four possessions to win it in overtime.

Some big passes and daring runs are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in playoff form – at 6-5 and only 10th in the conference rankings.

This was closer to the former Kansas City however, with a first close victory of the season after dropping 5 already – they won 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Rulers of the North?

You just can't overlook the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at eight and three – holding the identical standing as the Eagles.

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

He may at times be inconsistent, surrendering a score after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he also passed for three touchdowns and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after beating the New York in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most reliable with 8 wins in nine, but as they travel to the championship champs on the holiday we'll see just how good they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Holiday in Prospect

It appears among the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for a long time, with every game packed with playoff implications.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the traditional curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a rare visit back to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Texans way back in the 1960s before moving to Missouri.

The weekend’s comeback kings are both clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little room for error – so this will have a post-season atmosphere.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive victory over the Jets in fact has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Sanders had done sufficiently in his first NFL outing to maintain the starting job when Dillon Gabriel returns.

But the question will continue to be asked as Sanders became the first Browns signal-caller to win his debut NFL game since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen additional rookie signal callers unsuccessful to do so since.

It came just the Raiders, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defence getting 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a presence to build belief.

Moreover self-belief is something not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a CBS {