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Cowboys Ground Jets in Big Way

Defense, running game keep Dallas even with Green Bay

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 22, 2007 10:57 PM CST
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(Newser) – Quarterback Tony Romo had two touchdown passes and the Dallas Cowboys stifled the New York Jets' offense in a 34-3 Thanksgiving day victory in Texas Stadium. Terrell Owens was "held" to six catches and a TD, while Marion Barber and Julius Jones combined for 167 yards rushing, as Dallas improved to 10-1 for the first time in franchise history.

The win also tied Dallas for the best record in the NFC with Green Bay, which comes to town next Thursday in a game that will likely determine home-field advantage in the playoffs, reports the AP. The Cowboys gave Jets QB Kellen Clemens little time in the pocket all day, in what coach Wade Phillips called a "solid, solid game."

New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini, right, waits out the ruling on a challenge in the second quarter of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas. Dallas won 34-3. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini, right, waits out the ruling on a challenge in the second quarter of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas. Dallas...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas....   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter of his team's 34-3 win over the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter of his team's 34-3 win over the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) looks to pass as New York Jets linebacker Eric Barton (50) pressures during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) looks to pass as New York Jets linebacker Eric Barton (50) pressures during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas....   (Associated Press)
New York Jets running back Thomas Jones, left, and his brother, Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones, meet after the Cowboys' win Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)
New York Jets running back Thomas Jones, left, and his brother, Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones, meet after the Cowboys' win Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) is knocked down by New York Jets cornerback Hank Poteat (31) in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) is knocked down by New York Jets cornerback Hank Poteat (31) in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in Irving, Texas. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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