National Football League roundup: Romo returns as Cowboys end losing streak

“(Dropped passes) and penalties really killed us”, Campbell said. It’s all about winning. “That’s just how it goes”.

Let’s be honest, there was a little something in the back of your mind that was wondering if having number nine back behind center would really be enough to make the worm turn.

To do so will require more offense.

Miami had the ball for only 21 minutes and went 1 for 10 on third-down conversions (see full recap).

CLAMPDOWN: Dallas’ defense dominated, beginning when linebacker Rolando McClain scored the game’s first points and his first career touchdown on a 12-yard interception return. The defense led the way last week despite losing several players to injury, and the Dolphins hope to at least have cornerback Brent Grimes (illness) back this week.

Running back Darren McFadden was active for the Cowboys. New coverage packages the Cowboys weren’t expecting from Miami (4-6) that included the use of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh as an end.

“Heat, ice, we got a game at 3:30 on Thursday”, said Garrett.

The defense responded with its only three-and-out of the second half, and Lucky Whitehead made an 18-yard punt return that was extended an extra 15 yards because of an unnecessary roughness penalty.

It started with a Saturday night speech where Romo lifted up his teammates by sharing his feelings about how inspired he was with the Cowboys’ effort during his absence despite their skid.

The Cowboys went up two scores when they added a field goal midway through the fourth quarter. With the protection set, Romo had time to hold the ball in the pocket before stepping up to buy even more time and space. However, he has disappeared at times, including last week, when he had no catches.

Touchdowns from Romo to Dez Bryant.

The Dolphins come in after a win against the Eagles to snap a two game losing streak and they will try and keep things going against the Cowboys.

“I don’t care what you say, but he made a difference”. Jameis Winston had the best game so far in his rookie season as the threw for five touchdowns – tying an National Football League record for a rookie – and 246 yards in Tampa Bay’s 45-17 victory over Philadelphia.

That result means that the Jaguars managed to win two straight games for the first time in more than two years, and allows them to gain a few traction in a mixed up AFC South division.

-QB Ryan Tannehill completed 13 of 24 passes for a season-low 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Sunday’s 14-carry, 70-yard performance was more evidence of this. The Cowboys wild card linebacker has played inconsistent this season after missing the first four games of the season due to serving a suspension. Former Dolphins coach Don Shula received his new Pro Football Hall of Fame ring in a halftime ceremony.