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NFL: Dallas 20, Philadelphia 16

(Boxscore)
Published: Nov. 9, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Cowboys Ogletree gains 25 yards in first quarter action

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Tony Romo hit Miles Austin with a 49-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass Sunday and the Dallas Cowboys beat Philadelphia 20-16.

Romo was 21-of-34 passing for 307 yards, one interception and the touchdown pass, which was Austin's only reception of the game. Roy Williams caught five passes for 75 yards, Patrick Crayton picked up 74 yards on two catches and Jason Witten had seven catches for 43 yards for Dallas (6-2), which won its fourth straight and took sole possession of first place in the NFC East.

Marion Barber gained 50 yards on 12 rushes and Tashard Choice ran for a TD for Dallas.

Donovan McNabb was 16-of-30 passing for 227 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions for the Eagles (5-3), who had a two-game winning streak broken.

LeSean McCoy carried 13 times for 54 yards and picked up 61 yards on five catches. Brent Celek caught three passes for 39 yards and a TD for the Eagles.

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