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The twelfth week provided an incredible Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

Playoff Patrick Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' campaign as the Chicago Bears continue to impress while they continue their victorious run.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his debut professional outing to secure the full-time role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

Dallas found themselves down and out at 21-0 behind against the defending championship champions, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best comeback ever?

Sentiment of a initial home game since a teammate’s untimely passing could have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that pounced on rare errors by the Eagles.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s marks for yards thrown (now 34,378) and clutch possessions (25) with an all-action performance – his diving touchdown embodying his energetic display.

Philadelphia squandered a advantage of twenty-one points or more for the first time after 1999, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the other being another disappointing division defeat at the Giants.

Along with 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected 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 first half by himself in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed dramatically – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a fumble handing chance after chance to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it really is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in five of seven games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, as the pieces are all there but it's just not clicking.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the key moments, the defense maintains them in it and what offense there is manages barely enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there could be trouble ahead.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Save Kansas City

It wasn't as extreme, but the Chiefs’ 11-point comeback in the final period against a powerful Indianapolis team was very notable – and could have just rescued their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of making the postseason, when a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that figure to twenty-eight percent.

No wonder the playoff form of Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the latter half by itself and guiding 3 scoring drives in their last 4 series to seal it in overtime.

A few huge throws and daring scrambles are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Chiefs are in playoff mode – at 6-5 and only tenth in the conference standings.

This was more like the old Chiefs however, with a first close win of the season after losing five already – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that belief returns, this Kansas City faithful might not be done so soon.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Kings of the North?

You just can't ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, minus Rodgers, maintained them top of the division and at 8-3 – sharing the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defense that leads the league in picks and total turnovers and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing tight games.

He may still be inconsistent, giving away a score after a turnover in his team’s goal area – but he additionally passed for 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 final period rallies this season, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the division after dominating the Vikings and the Lions are right there after beating the New York in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with eight wins in nine, but as they visit the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll discover exactly how strong they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears among the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for years, with each game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, before a unusual trip return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the 1960s before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback teams are both clinging to postseason aspirations but have minimal margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Ravens? An unattractive victory over the New York in fact has them leading of the AFC North after starting one and five and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

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

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski dismissed inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his debut professional outing to keep the first-team position when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to secure his first NFL game after Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks failing to do so since.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an nearly feral Cleveland defence getting 10 tackles, but the Browns’ offence requires a director, a presence to inspire belief.

Moreover confidence is one thing not lacking in Sanders, who informed a CBS {