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Week 12 provided an incredible Cowboys rally, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Playoff Mahomes showed up to salvage the Chiefs' campaign while the Bears continue to surprise as they extend their victorious run.

Did Sanders perform enough on his first NFL outing to earn the starting job in Cleveland?

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 behind against the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after Marshawn Kneeland untimely death may have played a part, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defence that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Romo’s records for passing yards (now 34,378) and clutch drives (25) with an dynamic display – his plunging score embodying his all-action display.

Philadelphia wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the other being a bad division loss at the New York.

Along with 14 penalties for 96 yards, the offensive struggles that hit Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in 4 games prior to Sunday, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four straight kicks, a missed field goal and then a turnover giving opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

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

Nick Sirianni approach is all about securing the big situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offence there is does just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and possession security is breaking down, there may be problems in the future.

In Focus – Postseason Mahomes Appears Prematurely to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn't quite as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point recovery in the fourth quarter versus a strong Colts squad was very impressive – and could have only rescued their season.

How significant was it? Indeed, the league’s advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a 58% chance of making the postseason, whereas a loss on Sunday would have dropped that number to 28%.

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

A few huge passes and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season mode – at six and five and just 10th in the conference standings.

This was more like the old Kansas City however, with a initial close win of the year after dropping 5 previously – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be finished just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Be Kings of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Bears any longer. A victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at eight and three – holding the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear dangerous on each side of the ball, with a defence that leads the NFL in picks and total turnovers and, in Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to winning tight games.

He may still be inconsistent, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his team’s end zone – but he also threw 3 touchdowns and, with already five final period rallies this season, he understands how to get the job done.

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

The Bears are strangely the most reliable with eight wins in 9, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll see exactly how good they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Thanksgiving in Prospect

It appears one of the most exciting holiday schedules for years, with every game loaded with playoff implications.

The Lions host the Packers in the classic opener in Michigan, before a unusual trip return to Dallas for the Chiefs, who started out existence as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Missouri.

Sunday's rally kings are both clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little margin for error – so this will have a post-season feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the New York actually has them leading of the division after beginning 1-5 and appearing finished.

Holiday and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed enough in his debut professional outing to maintain the starting position when Dillon Gabriel returns.

Yet the question will keep being raised as Sanders became the first Browns signal-caller to secure his first league start since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with seventeen other first-year signal callers failing to do so afterward.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an nearly aggressive Browns defence recording ten sacks, but Cleveland's offence needs a director, a presence to build belief.

And self-belief is something not lacking in Shedeur, who informed a network {