Quick Take: Cowboys wear down Packers

Published: Sep 21, 2008 at 05:06 PM

It was over when ...
Tony Romo stepped up in the pocket and connected with WR Miles Austin 52 yards downfield for a touchdown through double coverage, giving the Cowboys a 26-9 lead with nine minutes left.

Game ball
Cowboys RB Marion Barber turned in the Cowboys' first 100-yard rushing performance of the season, carrying 28 times for 142 yards. When Barber has at least 11 rush attempts, the Cowboys are 22-1.

Key stat
The Cowboys outgained the Packers on the ground 217 to 84. Dallas collected 13 of its 22 first downs on the ground, while 12 of the Packers' 17 first downs came through the air.

Noteworthy
Sunday's win was the Cowboys' first at Lambeau Field. Including playoffs, Dallas is 1-5 all-time at Lambeau. The Cowboys' three previous road victories over the Packers came in Milwaukee. ... The Packers are 10-2 in their last 12 home games and 19-4 in their last 23 games overall. ... The Cowboys are 12-1 in their last 13 road games. ... Dallas has started 3-0 in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1976-77. ... The Cowboys have won four in a row on Sunday night and are 16-14 all-time on Sunday night.

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