Philly Falter in Dallas & Mahomes Saves Chiefs – Top Moments from National Football League the Twelfth Week

The twelfth week provided an epic Cowboys rally, or perhaps an epic Eagles implosion?

Playoff Mahomes arrived to rescue the Kansas City's season as the Bears keep to impress as they continue their victorious run.

And did Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL start to secure the full-time job in Ohio?

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

Analysis – Dallas Rally or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero behind versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they produce their joint-best comeback in history?

The emotions of a initial home game since a teammate’s tragic passing may have played a part, however it was a combination of Dak Prescott determination and a defensive unit that cashed in on rare errors 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 energetic display.

Philly squandered a advantage of 21 points or more for the initial time since nineteen ninety-nine, with only their second game with several giveaways this year – the previous being another disappointing division defeat at the Giants.

Along with 14 penalties for ninety-six yards, the attacking struggles that affected Jalen Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was significant. He'd only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games before Sunday, he had over 150 in the opening two quarters by himself in Texas.

Yet from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four consecutive kicks, a failed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving chance after opportunity to the Cowboys.

The Eagles defence is brilliant, it truly is, but an offense that's not surpassed 21 points in 5 of seven games (three losses) is now a major concern, as the pieces are all there but it's simply not working.

Nick Sirianni approach is all about winning the key moments, the defence keeps them in it and what offense there is does just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and ball protection is breaking down, there could be problems in the future.

In Focus – Playoff Patrick Shows Up Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn’t as extreme, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the final period versus a strong Indianapolis team was hugely notable – and may have only rescued their season.

How big was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now give the Kansas City a fifty-eight percent chance of making the postseason, when a loss on Sunday would have dropped that number to twenty-eight percent.

It’s no surprise the postseason version of Patrick Mahomes arrived, passing for 235 yards in the latter half alone and guiding three point-scoring drives in their final four possessions to seal it in overtime.

Some big throws and daring runs are typical for Mahomes in the postseason, but right now the Chiefs are in post-season form – at 6-5 and only tenth in the conference standings.

This was more like the former Kansas City though, with a first one-score win of the year after dropping 5 already – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that confidence comes back, this Kansas City faithful might not be done just yet.

Discussion – Can Bears Be Rulers of the North?

You just can't ignore the Chicago Bears any longer. A victory over the Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the NFC North and at eight and three – holding the identical record as the Eagles.

They appear dangerous on each side of the ball, with a defence that leads the league in interceptions and total takeaways and, in Williams, a emerging quarterback now used to securing close games.

He can at times be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a turnover in his own end zone – but he also passed for 3 scores and, with already five fourth-quarter rallies this year, he knows how to finish the game.

Green Bay are in hot pursuit in the NFC North after overpowering the Minnesota and Detroit are right there after beating the Giants in extra time with a monster game from Gibbs.

The Bears are strangely the most reliable with 8 wins in 9, but as they visit the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover just how strong they truly are.

Look Ahead – Thrilling Holiday in Store

This looks one of the best holiday line-ups for a long time, with every game packed with playoff consequences.

Detroit host the Packers in the traditional opener in Detroit, before a rare trip back to Texas for the Chiefs, who started out life as the Dallas Texans long ago in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's rally teams are each clinging to playoff hopes but have very little room for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An unattractive win over the Jets actually has them top of the division after beginning 1-5 and looking finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Games (all times GMT)

• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (9:30 PM)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (1:20 AM)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (20:00)

Can Sanders Keep His Starting Role?

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had done sufficiently in his debut professional start to keep the first-team position when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will continue to be raised as Sanders became the first Cleveland quarterback to win his first NFL game since Zeier in 1999 – with seventeen other first-year quarterbacks unsuccessful to do so since.

It was only the Las Vegas, and with the help of an nearly feral Browns defence getting 10 tackles, but Cleveland's offense requires a director, a figurehead to build belief.

And self-belief is one thing not lacking in Shedeur, who told a CBS {