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Week 12 delivered an epic Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles implosion?

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

And did Shedeur Sanders do enough on his debut professional start to earn the starting role in Cleveland?

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

Analysis – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

The Cowboys found themselves down and out at 21-0 behind versus the reigning Super Bowl winners, so how on earth did they engineer their equal-largest comeback in history?

Sentiment of a initial home fixture after a teammate’s untimely passing could have been a factor, but technically it was a combination of Prescott’s determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on uncommon errors by the Eagles.

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

Philly wasted a advantage of 21 points or more for the first time since 1999, with only their second game with multiple giveaways this season – the other being a bad division defeat at the Giants.

In addition to fourteen infractions for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was huge. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games before Sunday, he had more than 150 in the opening two quarters alone in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offense derailed spectacularly – with four straight kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a fumble giving chance after opportunity to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed twenty-one points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a major concern, as the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s game is all about winning the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is manages just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there could be problems ahead.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn’t quite as dramatic, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point recovery in the final period versus a strong Indianapolis team was very impressive – and may have just saved their season.

How big was it? Well, the league’s Next Gen Stats now assign the Chiefs a 58% probability of reaching the postseason, when a loss on the weekend would have reduced that number to 28%.

No wonder the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, throwing for 235 yards in the second half by itself and guiding 3 scoring possessions in their last four series to win it in extra time.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling runs are typical for Patrick in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in playoff form – at six and five and just tenth in the AFC rankings.

That was closer to the old Kansas City though, with a initial close victory of the year after losing five already – they secured eleven of them last year so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished so soon.

Talking Point – Are Chicago Be Kings of the North?

You can no longer overlook the Chicago Bears now. A victory over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – sharing the same record as the Philadelphia.

They look dangerous on each side of the field, with a defense that tops the NFL in picks and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a young player now accustomed to securing close games.

He can still be shaky, giving away a score after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he also threw 3 touchdowns and, with already 5 final period comebacks this year, he understands how to get the job done.

The Green Bay Packers are in hot chase in the division after overpowering the Minnesota and the Lions are in contention after overcoming the New York in overtime with a huge game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with 8 victories in nine, but as they visit the championship champs on Thanksgiving we'll discover just how good they really are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

It appears one of the most exciting holiday line-ups for years, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

The Lions host the Packers in the traditional opener in Michigan, before a rare visit return to Texas for the Kansas City, who began existence as the Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Missouri.

Sunday's comeback kings are each clinging to playoff aspirations but have very little margin for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly victory over the Jets actually has them top of the division after starting one and five and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Black Friday Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, twenty-eight November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Starting Role?

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had performed enough in his first NFL outing to maintain the starting job when Gabriel comes back.

But the issue will keep being asked as Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to secure his debut NFL game since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other rookie quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defence getting 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offense needs a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

And self-belief is one thing not missing in Sanders, who told a network {