Austin leads Cowboys past host Chiefs
It was over when ...
(Orlin Wagner / Associated Press)
Cowboys receiver Miles Austin scored on a 60-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tony Romo in overtime.
Game ball
Austin set a club record with 250 receiving yards, eclipsing the previous mark held by Hall of Famer Bob Hayes, who had 246 on Nov. 13, 1966. Aside from catching the winning score, Austin put the Cowboys ahead late in the fourth quarter on a 59-yard touchdown reception.
Key Stat
Thanks in large part to Austin, the Cowboys averaged close to 18-yards per completion. Dallas had three plays of at least 17 yards in the fourth quarter. Austin had three receptions for 153 yards in the fourth quarter.
Noteworthy
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, including one to Mike Vrabel, who now has 11 TD receptions in his career. ... Cowboys RB Felix Jones missed the game, and Tashard Choice led the team with 92 rushing yards and a touchdown. ... Chiefs RB Larry Johnson ran 21 times for only 37 yards.
