Romo finally took control and drove the team 93 yards. He overcame a 2nd and 27 by con-
for 20 yards. Another Romo interception would end that drive. Miami would tie the score later in the quarter when Tannehill connected with Kenny Stills for a 29-yard touchdown to tie the score. It was time for Romo to make a statement.
necting with receiver Terrence Williams for 17 yards then followed that up by connecting with him on a 31-yard touchdown toss to him. An excessive celebration penalty by Dez Bryant and Williams enforced on the kickoff breathed new life into Miami just before the half ended. Starting the drive on their own 41 with 55 seconds left in the half, Tannehill connected with wide out Jarvis Landry on a beautiful 47 yard pass that put the ball on the Dallas 12. With 23 seconds left, the then connected with Jordan Cameron for the score making this an interesting 14-7 game at the half.
Behind the legs of Darren McFadden, who finished the game with 129 yards on 29 carries, Dallas moved the ball down the field. The eight play 80-yard drive ended with Romo connecting with Dez Bryant for a 16-yard score. The 50th TD reception from Romo to Bryant tandem edged the duo past the previous Cowboy record holders, Hall of Famers Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin. On the next drive, kicker promising with running back Dan Bailey would seal the The third quarter started out Darren McFadden scampering
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