Dec 16, 2007 6:44 pm US/Central
Eagles Hand Cowboys Second Loss Of Season
Despite Jessica Simpson Cheering Him On, Romo Struggles In Game
TEXAS STADIUM (AP) ―
Tony Romo's latest A-list girlfriend and his parents came to Texas Stadium to see the Dallas Cowboys play their final home game before the playoffs. They were treated to Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles beginning their last-gasp bid to get into the playoffs, too.
McNabb wasn't his old self, but he was good enough -- and certainly better than the out-of-whack and possibly injured Romo, leading the Eagles past the Cowboys 10-6 Sunday.
Philadelphia (6-8) could've won by more, but Brian Westbrook broke free for a 24-yard run with a little more than two minutes left. Instead of sprinting into the end zone, he stopped at the 1. Dallas (12-2) was out of timeouts, so the Eagles were able to take a knee on three straight plays rather take any chances.
Philadelphia had lost three straight and was still smarting from a nationally televised blowout loss to Dallas six weeks ago. Revenge was sweet as the Eagles ended the Cowboys' seven-game winning streak and prevented them from tying the franchise record for wins in a season.
Romo started 0-for-6 and wasn't doing much better when he injured his throwing hand in the third quarter. Considering the stirring comeback wins he led at Detroit last week and at Buffalo in October, fans were hoping to see one at home, especially after he converted a fourth down in the final four minutes. But two snaps later, Terrell Owens fell making a cut toward a sideline and Romo wound up with his third interception.
The Cowboys are still headed toward the most points in franchise history, but this was their first game without a touchdown since November 2004. They also had their fewest yards of the season.
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