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Week 12 delivered an incredible Cowboys comeback, or was it an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Postseason Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's campaign as the Chicago Bears continue to surprise while they extend their victorious streak.

And did Shedeur Sanders perform sufficiently on his first professional start to secure the starting job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down versus the defending Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they engineer their joint-best comeback ever?

The emotions of a first home game since a teammate’s untimely passing may have been a factor, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that pounced on uncommon errors by the Philadelphia.

Prescott eclipsed Romo’s records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and game-winning drives (25) with an all-action performance – his diving score embodying his energetic showing.

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

Along with 14 infractions for 96 yards, the attacking malaise that hit Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games before the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the opening two quarters by himself in Dallas.

However from the time Philadelphia went twenty-one to zero up their offense derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it really is, but an offence that's not eclipsed twenty-one points in 5 of seven games (3 losses) is now a major concern, because the pieces are all there but it's just not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about securing the big situations, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is manages just about enough – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there could be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Early to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Indianapolis squad was very notable – and could have just rescued their campaign.

How big was it? Indeed, the league’s Next Gen Stats now give the Kansas City a 58% probability of making the playoffs, when a defeat on Sunday would have dropped that number to 28%.

No wonder the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for 235 yards in the second half by itself and leading 3 point-scoring possessions in their last 4 series to seal it in overtime.

A few big passes and daring scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the postseason, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season form – at six and five and only tenth in the conference rankings.

This was more like the old Kansas City however, with a initial close win of the season after dropping five previously – they secured 11 of them the previous season so, if that confidence returns, this Kansas City faithful may not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Rulers of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Bears now. A win over the Steelers, minus Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Eagles.

They appear dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defence that tops the NFL in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a young quarterback now accustomed to winning close games.

He may at times be shaky, giving away a score after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he also threw 3 scores and, with already five final period comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the division after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after overcoming the New York in extra time with a huge game from Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with eight wins in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how good they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears one of the best holiday schedules for years, with every game packed with postseason consequences.

Detroit host the Green Bay in the classic curtain-raiser in Detroit, before a unusual trip return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

The weekend’s comeback kings are each holding on to postseason aspirations but have minimal room for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the New York actually has them leading of the AFC North after starting 1-5 and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Shedeur Sanders had done enough in his first professional start to keep the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Browns signal-caller to win his debut NFL game since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 additional first-year quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

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

And confidence is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {