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Cowboys Spoil Saints' Perfect Season

Romo leads Dallas to upset in New Orleans

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 19, 2009 10:34 PM CST

(Newser) – New Orleans' quest for a perfect season ended at 13 games tonight. Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys upset the home team Saints, 24-17. New Orleans nearly staged a miracle comeback after trailing 24-3 early in the 4th quarter, but their final possession ended with a Drew Brees sack and fumble, reports ESPN. The loss leaves the Indianapolis Colts (14-0) as the league's only undefeated team.

Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber celebrates his first-quarter touchdown.
Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber celebrates his first-quarter touchdown.   (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin pushes New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper back as he runs for a touchdown in the first quarter.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin pushes New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper back as he runs for a touchdown in the first quarter.   (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston is pulled down by Dallas Cowboys corner back Terence Newman.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston is pulled down by Dallas Cowboys corner back Terence Newman.   (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Ryan Moore)
New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas is stopped.
New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas is stopped.   (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton yells as he runs down the field during the second quarter.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton yells as he runs down the field during the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo celebrates a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first half.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo celebrates a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first half.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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COMMENTS
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chuang543
Jan 28, 2010 1:33 AM CST
@weeb good call.
AdaptAndOvercome
Dec 21, 2009 1:24 AM CST
I love the Saints, but I bleed Dalls Cowboys blue. The cowboys just wanted it more.
NewserScooter
Dec 20, 2009 8:28 AM CST
It would appear that the Boys demonstrated a significant weakness in the Saints. It will be interesting to see how far they go in the playoffs.

 
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