ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys don’t have worry about a win-and-you’re-in finale this year.
They’re in.
Dallas ended a four-year playoff drought Sunday in a dominating 42-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, with Romo throwing four touchdown passes and breaking Troy Aikman’s franchise record for yards passing.
After three straight season-ending losses that left them at 8-8 and out of the postseason, the Cowboys (11-4) don’t have to worry about winning at Washington next weekend. They are NFC East champions for the first time since 2009 a week early.
“I just don’t have bad Christmases. I’ve been too fortunate,” owner Jerry Jones said. “On the other hand, to have the promise of getting ready to compete in the playoffs, but with a team that can compete in the playoffs … we’ve got a chance to do something.”