Cowboys Trounce Tampa Bay, 34-21
By: RNS/Austin Kellerman
Updated: September 13, 2009
Tony Romo threw for a career-high 353 yards and three touchdowns on 16-of-27 passing to lead the Dallas Cowboys past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 34-21, in the season-opener for both teams. Marion Barber added 79 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries for the Cowboys (1-0), who finished last season at 9-7 and will host the Giants next week. You can watch that game Sunday night on KRBC.
Patrick Crayton tallied 135 yards and a TD on four catches. Roy Williams had three catches, going for 86 yards and a score, while Miles Austin also had a 42-yard TD grab.
Byron Leftwich went 25-of-41 for 276 yards and a touchdown for the Bucs (0-1), who finished last season 9-7 and will play at Buffalo next week. Carnell Williams totaled 97 yards and a TD on 13 carries, while Derrick Ward amassed 62 yards and a score on 12 carries. Kellen Winslow had a touchdown catch in the setback, while Michael Clayton gained 93 yards on five catches.
The Cowboys lost strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh towards the end of the game. Team officials said he sustained a rib injury.
