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Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East

Green Bay pounds Oakland while the Dolphins drop to 0-13

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 9, 2007 7:33 PM CST
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(Newser) – The Dallas Cowboys overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter and won on Jason Witten's 16-yard TD catch with 18 seconds remaining, 28-27. Witten had fumbled near the goal line to kill a drive earlier in the quarter, but redeemed himself with the last of a career-high 15 catches. Tony Romo was cool under pressure in leading the winning drive. Elsewhere:

  • The Packers had two scores on special teams and manhandled overmatched Oakland, 38-7. Ryan Grant pounded the Raiders for 156 yards on the ground while Brett Favre threw two TD passes. Green Bay clinched its division.
  • Miami kept its "perfect" season going, getting smoked 38-17, as Bills rookie QB Trent Edwards had four scoring throws.

Dallas Cowboys' Sam Hurd celebrates after the Cowboy's scored to take a 28-27 lead late in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions in a football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Dallas Cowboys' Sam Hurd celebrates after the Cowboy's scored to take a 28-27 lead late in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions in a football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws during the third quarter of the NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Romo was 35-of-44 for 302 yards and two TDs, helping the Cowboys win 12 of their first 13 games for the...
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws during the third quarter of the NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Romo was 35-of-44 for 302 yards...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens looks towards the scoreboard in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens looks towards the scoreboard in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)   (Associated Press)
Detroit Lions running back T.J. Duckett, right, breaks away from Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams (31) for a 32-yard touchdown in the first quarter of their NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions running back T.J. Duckett, right, breaks away from Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams (31) for a 32-yard touchdown in the first quarter of their NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit,...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli, right, shouts at side judge Al Riveron, left, after the Dallas Cowboys called a timeout in the fourth quarter of a football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Detroit. Marinelli was arguing that the timeout was called after the ball was snapped. The Lions lost...
Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli, right, shouts at side judge Al Riveron, left, after the Dallas Cowboys called a timeout in the fourth quarter of a football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Detroit. Marinelli...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) scores against the Detroit Lions on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Detroit. Barber scored three times in a 28-27 win. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) scores against the Detroit Lions on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Detroit. Barber scored three times in a 28-27 win. (AP Photo/Duane...   (Associated Press)
Green Bay Packers' Will Blackmon (27) leaps into the crowd after running back a punt 57 yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers' Will Blackmon (27) leaps into the crowd after running back a punt 57 yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 9,...   (Associated Press)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre reacts to a 46-yard touchdown pass to tight end Donald Lee during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 38-7. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre reacts to a 46-yard touchdown pass to tight end Donald Lee during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in...   (Associated Press)
Green Bay Packers' Will Blackmon (27) is congratulated by Ryan Grant (25) and coach Mike McCarthy after Blackmon ran back a punt for 57 yards and a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP...
Green Bay Packers' Will Blackmon (27) is congratulated by Ryan Grant (25) and coach Mike McCarthy after Blackmon ran back a punt for 57 yards and a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game...   (Associated Press)
Oakland Raiders running back Justin Fargas (25) is tripped up by Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins (36) for a two-yard loss on a fourth down run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Oakland Raiders running back Justin Fargas (25) is tripped up by Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins (36) for a two-yard loss on a fourth down run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Green Bay Packers' Corey Williams (99) show's off his NFC North division championship hat after the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 38-7 to clinch the division. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers' Corey Williams (99) show's off his NFC North division championship hat after the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Green Bay,...   (Associated Press)
Steam rises from Miami Dolphins' L. J. Shelton during the fourth quarter of the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. The Bills won 38-17. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
Steam rises from Miami Dolphins' L. J. Shelton during the fourth quarter of the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. The Bills...   (Associated Press)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Cleo Lemon throws a shuffle pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Buffalo won 38-17. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Cleo Lemon throws a shuffle pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Buffalo won 38-17....   (Associated Press)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards, left, looks down field as Bills right guard Brad Butler, right, blocks Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Rodrique Wright, center, during the first quarter during an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Buffalo won 38-17. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards, left, looks down field as Bills right guard Brad Butler, right, blocks Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Rodrique Wright, center, during the first quarter during...   (Associated Press)
Buffalo Bills' George Wilson flips into the end zone for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by Miami Dolphins quarterback John Beck during the first quarter of the NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
Buffalo Bills' George Wilson flips into the end zone for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by Miami Dolphins quarterback John Beck during the first quarter of the NFL football game at Ralph Wilson...   (Associated Press)
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