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Week 12 provided an incredible Cowboys comeback, or was it an massive Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Playoff Mahomes showed up to salvage the Kansas City's campaign while the Chicago Bears continue to impress while they continue their winning streak.

Did Sanders do enough on his first NFL start to secure the full-time role in Cleveland?

We’ll examine at the best of the action in the league.

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were down and out at 21-0 down against the defending Super Bowl champions, how exactly did they produce their equal-largest comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home game after Marshawn Kneeland tragic death could have been a factor, but technically it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare errors by the Eagles.

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

Philadelphia squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the first time after 1999, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this year – the previous being another bad NFC East loss at the Giants.

In addition to 14 penalties for 96 yards, the attacking malaise that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He had only passed for 200-plus yards in four games before Sunday, 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 fell apart spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a missed three-point attempt and then a fumble handing opportunity after chance to the Dallas.

The Eagles defence is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a huge worry, as the components are all there but it's just not working.

Nick Sirianni game is all about winning the key situations, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is manages just about sufficient – if it cannot even do that and now the composure and ball protection is failing, there may be trouble ahead.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Rescue Chiefs

It wasn't as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point recovery in the final period versus a strong Indianapolis squad was very impressive – and may have just saved their campaign.

How big was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a 58% chance of reaching the playoffs, whereas a defeat on the weekend would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the latter half by itself and leading 3 scoring possessions in their last four series to seal it in overtime.

Some big throws and daring scrambles are typical for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at six and five and only tenth in the AFC rankings.

This was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a initial close win of the year after losing five previously – they won eleven of them the previous season so, if that confidence comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom may not be done just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Become Kings of the Division?

You can no longer overlook the Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first 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 defense that tops the league in picks and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a young player now used to securing close games.

He can at times be inconsistent, giving away a touchdown after a turnover in his own goal area – but he also passed for 3 scores and, with already 5 final period comebacks this season, he understands 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 overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are strangely the most reliable with 8 wins in nine, but as they visit the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll see just how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Store

This looks one of the most exciting Thanksgiving schedules for a long time, with each game loaded with playoff consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the classic curtain-raiser in Michigan, prior to a rare visit return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback teams are both holding on to playoff hopes but have very little room for error – so this will have a playoff atmosphere.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them leading of the AFC North after beginning 1-5 and appearing dead and buried.

Thanksgiving 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 @ Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Cleveland Browns head coach Stefanski batted away questions on whether Sanders had done enough in his debut professional start to keep the starting position when Gabriel comes back.

But the question will keep being asked as Shedeur became the first Cleveland quarterback to win his first league game after Eric Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen additional first-year signal callers unsuccessful to do so afterward.

It was just the Raiders, and with the assistance of an almost feral Cleveland defence getting 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offense requires a director, a figurehead to inspire confidence.

And self-belief is something not lacking in Sanders, who told a network {