ARLINGTON, Texas -- Cam Newton sprinted to a corner of the $1.2 billion showplace of the Dallas Cowboys, pointing a camera at celebrating Carolina fans while gesturing to them with a wide smile.
A few minutes later, a somber Tony Romo talked to reporters with his left arm in a sling for the second time this season because of a collarbone injury.
The Panthers are 11-0 after a 33-14 victory in their Thanksgiving debut, and the Cowboys could be facing another long stretch without Romo in what has become a lost season for the defending NFC East champions.
Luke Kuechly and Kurt Coleman returned two of Romo's three interceptions for touchdowns, and Newton ran for the Panthers' only offensive score as they pushed their NFL-best winning streak to 15 regular-season games Thursday.
"Well, we got a lot of help from our defense," Newton said. "Defense went out there and brought their A-game and made our job a lot easier."
Romo's first collarbone injury sidelined him for all seven games of a losing streak that severely damaged the chances for another playoff trip by the Cowboys (3-8), who have now lost eight of nine.
The 35-year-old with a surgically repaired back said he would have to wait for more test results Friday before knowing if he broke the collarbone again. He was injured in Week 2 at Philadelphia and said the injury had a similar feel this time.
Coach Jason Garrett wouldn't rule out Romo returning this season, and said he would play if he was cleared even with the Cowboys unlikely to have a realistic shot to defend their division title.
Kuechly intercepted two straight passes by Romo, returning the first 32 yards for a touchdown. Coleman picked off Romo's second pass of the game and took it back 36 yards for the score to send the Panthers on their way to becoming the 16th NFL team to win the first 11 games.
"We started fast on defense," Kuechly said. "Kurt had that big pick and really set the tone."
Before getting hurt, Romo didn't look anything like the only quarterback to beat multiple teams with records of 9-0 or better.
He ended up losing for the first time in four starts this season. He had previously beaten Indianapolis at 9-0 in his fourth career start in 2006 and New Orleans at 13-0 three years later.
Newton did his part as well, getting Carolina's only offensive touchdown on a 4-yard run for a 30-6 lead moments before Romo's injury. He had 183 yards passing with several key third-down conversions and another 45 yards rushing.
On the second play of Dallas' possession after Newton's score, Romo was hit by a blitzing Thomas Davis and went down on his left shoulder, just as he did almost 10 weeks ago in Philadelphia.
Romo went on injured reserve with a designation to return after the first injury, and the Cowboys couldn't win without him. They were already well on their way to a loss this time a week after Romo ended the seven-game skid in his return last week at Miami.
He was 11 of 21 with 106 yards and a 27.2 passer rating.
"I'm just very disappointed in not giving our team a chance to win today," Romo said. "They depend on me to go out there and perform at a certain level, and when I let them down, let our team down, our coaches, our fan base, everybody. That's what I did today, and I have to live with that."
Carolina led 13-3 when Kuechly and the NFL's leading defense for takeaways put the Panthers firmly in control.
The league's top tackler since joining the NFL in 2012, Kuechly dropped into coverage and easily stepped in front of a pass intended for Terrance Williams before churning up the left sideline and pushing Romo away as he crossed the goal line.
On the next play, Kuechly made a nifty over-the-head catch on a ball thrown to Jason Witten. The linebacker looked a little winded on the return, eventually settling for a 17-yarder that led to the third of Graham Gano's four field goals to put the Panthers up 23-3 at halftime.
"In my eyes, he will always be Captain America because he makes every play," Newton said. "He shows up. He prepares extremely well. That's what people really don't see about this whole team."
It was the fourth time Romo has thrown multiple pick-6s in a game, and the first since a 34-18 home loss in 2012 against a Chicago defense that was among the league's best in forcing turnovers. Romo actually won his first of those, against Buffalo in 2007.
No such chance this time, because Newton kept the Carolina offense moving when Romo wasn't throwing interceptions.
Newton had three 24-yard completions on third down, and led the Panthers into the end zone after Dallas' Byron Jones was penalized for leaping on top of his linemen when Gano made a 48-yard field goal.
Game notes
Dallas defensive end Greg Hardy had a quiet game against his former team, finishing without any tackles and missing most of the second half with an injury Garrett wouldn't specify. He missed the last 15 games last year with Carolina because of his domestic violence case. Hardy signed with the Cowboys as a free agent and served a four-game suspension to start this season. ... Panther WR Jerricho Cotchery had five catches for a game-high 73 yards, and four of them converted third downs.




Carolina Passing

C/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Cam Newton16/271836.8001-1859.979.7
TEAM16/271656.8001-18--79.7
Dallas Passing

C/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Tony Romo11/211065.0031-103.027.2
Matt Cassel13/19934.9101-1060.397.0
TEAM24/401795.0132-20--49.9
Carolina Rushing

CARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jonathan Stewart21683.208
Cam Newton12453.8111
Mike Tolbert4164.005
TEAM371293.5111
Dallas Rushing

CARYDSAVGTDLONG
Robert Turbin2115.508
Darren McFadden10111.108
Matt Cassel294.505
TEAM14312.208
Carolina Receiving

RECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Jerricho Cotchery57314.60246
Greg Olsen57014.00319
Devin Funchess2199.50154
Brenton Bersin11212.00122
Jonathan Stewart393.0074
Mike Tolbert000.0001
Ed Dickson000.0001
TEAM1618311.403126
Dallas Receiving

RECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Darren McFadden44511.30216
Cole Beasley6447.31177
Terrance Williams4399.80137
Jason Witten4369.00146
Dez Bryant22613.00208
Rod Smith166.0061
Lucky Whitehead144.0041
Robert Turbin111.0011
Gavin Escobar1-2-2.00-21
TEAM241998.312138
Carolina Fumbles

FUMLOSTREC
Cam Newton100
TEAM100
Dallas Fumbles

FUMLOSTREC
No Dallas Fumbles
Carolina Defensive

tacklesmisc

TOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Luke Kuechly7200201
Colin Jones6501010
Thomas Davis5411120
A.J. Klein5301000
Bene Benwikere3300000
Kurt Coleman3200101
Kawann Short3201010
Roman Harper3100000
Dwan Edwards2200000
Josh Norman2200100
Shaq Thompson2200000
Jared Allen2100000
Kony Ealy1111010
Charles Johnson1100000
Kyle Love1100000
Teddy Williams1100000
Mario Addison1100000
Tre Boston1100000
TEAM493525552
Dallas Defensive

tacklesmisc

TOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Rolando McClain12703100
Sean Lee11500100
J.J. Wilcox6500000
Nick Hayden6401000
Tyrone Crawford5411010
Brandon Carr5300000
Barry Church4200000
Jeff Heath3300000
Randy Gregory3200000
Kyle Wilber3100000
Tyler Patmon2200000
Byron Jones2200200
Jeremy Mincey2100000
DeMarcus Lawrence2000000
Danny McCray1100000
Jack Crawford1101000
Terrance Williams1100000
David Irving1000100
TEAM704416510
Carolina Interceptions

INTYDSTD
Luke Kuechly2491
Kurt Coleman1361
TEAM3852
Dallas Interceptions

INTYDSTD
No Dallas Interceptions
Carolina Kick Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Thomas Davis133.030
TEAM133.030
Dallas Kick Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
No Dallas Kick Returns
Carolina Punt Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Dean Marlowe100.000
TEAM100.000
Dallas Punt Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Lucky Whitehead188.080
TEAM188.080
Carolina Kicking

FGPCTLONGXPPTS
Graham Gano4/580.0503/315
TEAM4/580.0503/315
Dallas Kicking

FGPCTLONGXPPTS
Dan Bailey2/2100.0480/06
TEAM2/2100.0480/06
Carolina Punting

NOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Brad Nortman28040.00158
TEAM28040.00158
Dallas Punting

NOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Chris Jones314147.00050
TEAM314147.00050





All DrivesScoring Plays
  • Interception Touchdown3 plays, 4 yards, 0:59
    CAR7DAL0
    • (15:00 - 1st) G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 20

      (15:00 - 1st) D.McFadden left guard to DAL 24 for 4 yards (C.Johnson)

    • 2nd and 6 at DAL 24

      (14:22 - 1st) T.Romo pass incomplete deep left to D.Bryant (J.Norman). Pass incomplete off play action on a "fly" pattern

    • 3rd and 6 at DAL 24

      (14:01 - 1st) Kurt Coleman 36 Yd Interception Return (Graham Gano Kick)
  • Punt3 plays, 8 yards, 1:34
    CAR7DAL0
    • (14:01 - 1st) G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 20

      (14:01 - 1st) D.McFadden left end to DAL 16 for -4 yards (L.Kuechly; A.Klein)

    • 2nd and 14 at DAL 16

      (13:21 - 1st) T.Romo pass short right to J.Witten to DAL 28 for 12 yards (T.Boston)

    • 3rd and 2 at DAL 28

      (12:40 - 1st) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass incomplete short left to T.Williams. Pass incomplete left sideline

    • 4th and 2 at DAL 28

      (12:35 - 1st) (Punt formation) C.Jones punts 50 yards to CAR 22, Center-L.Ladouceur, fair catch by T.Ginn
  • Field Goal9 plays, 47 yards, 4:18
    CAR10DAL0

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 22

      (12:27 - 1st) J.Stewart right tackle to CAR 27 for 5 yards (J.Heath)

    • 2nd and 5 at CAR 27

      (11:49 - 1st) (Shotgun) C.Newton left end to CAR 27 for no gain (S.Lee)

    • 3rd and 5 at CAR 27

      (11:04 - 1st) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass deep left to J.Cotchery to DAL 49 for 24 yards (B.Church) [R.Gregory]. Pass complete on a "seam" route

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 49

      (10:26 - 1st) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to G.Olsen to DAL 42 for 7 yards (R.McClain)

    • 2nd and 3 at DAL 42

      (9:47 - 1st) J.Stewart up the middle to DAL 35 for 7 yards (N.Hayden; K.Wilber)

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 35

      (9:04 - 1st) J.Stewart left guard to DAL 31 for 4 yards (S.Lee; B.Church)

    • 2nd and 6 at DAL 31

      (8:24 - 1st) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to G.Olsen. Pass incomplete on a "slant" pattern; Church closest defender

    • 3rd and 6 at DAL 31

      (8:20 - 1st) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to J.Stewart. Pass incomplete left flat

    • 4th and 6 at DAL 31

      (8:09 - 1st) Graham Gano 49 Yd Field Goal
  • Field Goal13 plays, 77 yards, 6:47
    CAR10DAL3
    • (8:09 - 1st) G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 20

      (8:09 - 1st) T.Romo pass short right to D.McFadden pushed ob at DAL 41 for 21 yards (K.Coleman)

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 41

      (7:38 - 1st) D.McFadden up the middle to DAL 44 for 3 yards (K.Short)

    • 2nd and 7 at DAL 44

      (6:55 - 1st) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass short left to L.Whitehead to DAL 48 for 4 yards (J.Allen). Pass complete "bubble screen.

    • 3rd and 3 at DAL 48

      (6:12 - 1st) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass short middle to C.Beasley to CAR 35 for 17 yards (C.Jones). Pass complete on a "slant" pattern

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 35

      (5:29 - 1st) (Shotgun) D.McFadden left tackle to CAR 33 for 2 yards (L.Kuechly)

    • 2nd and 8 at CAR 33

      (4:47 - 1st) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass incomplete deep right to D.Bryant. Pass incomplete right front end zone

    • 3rd and 8 at CAR 33

      (4:37 - 1st) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass short middle to D.McFadden to CAR 19 for 14 yards (C.Jones)

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 19

      (3:54 - 1st) D.McFadden right guard to CAR 18 for 1 yard (D.Edwards)

    • 2nd and 9 at CAR 18

      (3:16 - 1st) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass short left to C.Beasley to CAR 8 for 10 yards (J.Norman)

    • 1st and Goal at CAR 8

      (2:34 - 1st) (Shotgun) D.McFadden up the middle to CAR 6 for 2 yards (J.Allen; R.Harper)

    • 2nd and 6 at CAR 6

      (1:53 - 1st) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass incomplete short right to D.McFadden (T.Davis). Pass incomplete right side of the field

    • 3rd and Goal at CAR 6

      (1:47 - 1st) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass short right to C.Beasley to CAR 3 for 3 yards (B.Benwikere)

    • 4th and Goal at CAR 3

      (1:22 - 1st) Dan Bailey 21 Yd Field Goal
  • Punt8 plays, 42 yards, 4:42
    CAR10DAL3
    • (1:22 - 1st) D.Bailey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback. Ball was kicked out of the end zone.

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 20

      (1:22 - 1st) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to G.Olsen (R.McClain)

    • 2nd and 10 at CAR 20

      (1:16 - 1st) (Shotgun) J.Stewart right guard to CAR 20 for no gain (J.Mincey)

    • 3rd and 10 at CAR 20

      (0:33 - 1st) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass deep left to G.Olsen to CAR 44 for 24 yards (B.Carr). Pass complete on a "slant" pattern. Dallas challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed. (Timeout #1.
    • END QUARTER 1

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 44

      (15:00 - 2nd) (Shotgun) J.Stewart left end to DAL 49 for 7 yards (J.Heath)

    • 2nd and 3 at DAL 49

      (14:21 - 2nd) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to D.Funchess pushed ob at DAL 45 for 4 yards (B.Carr)

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 45

      (13:48 - 2nd) C.Newton scrambles up the middle to DAL 38 for 7 yards (D.Lawrence; G.Hardy). PENALTY on CAR-R.Kalil, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DAL 45 - No Play

    • 1st and 20 at CAR 45

      (13:21 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to B.Bersin to DAL 43 for 12 yards (B.Jones)

    • 2nd and 8 at DAL 43

      (12:43 - 2nd) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to B.Bersin (D.Irving)

    • 3rd and 8 at DAL 43

      (12:37 - 2nd) (Shotgun) PENALTY on CAR-C.Newton, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 43 - No Play

    • 3rd and 13 at DAL 48

      (12:37 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton scrambles up the middle to DAL 38 for 10 yards (R.McClain; T.Crawford)

    • 4th and 3 at DAL 38

      (11:48 - 2nd) (Punt formation) B.Nortman punts 22 yards to DAL 16, Center-J.Jansen, out of bounds
  • Punt5 plays, 7 yards, 2:25
    CAR10DAL3

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 16

      (11:40 - 2nd) R.Turbin left guard to DAL 24 for 8 yards (S.Thompson)

    • 2nd and 2 at DAL 24

      (11:08 - 2nd) R.Turbin left tackle to DAL 27 for 3 yards (K.Coleman; K.Short)

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 27

      (10:28 - 2nd) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass incomplete short right to D.Bryant. Pass incomplete on a "drag" route

    • 2nd and 10 at DAL 27

      (10:28 - 2nd) PENALTY on DAL-D.Free, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 27 - No Play

    • 2nd and 15 at DAL 22

      (10:22 - 2nd) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass short right to R.Turbin to DAL 23 for 1 yard (S.Thompson) [K.Short]. Pass complete on a "curl" route

    • 3rd and 14 at DAL 23

      (9:33 - 2nd) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass incomplete deep right to D.Bryant. Pass incomplete on a "GO" pattern

    • 4th and 14 at DAL 23

      (9:25 - 2nd) (Punt formation) C.Jones punts 50 yards to CAR 27, Center-L.Ladouceur. D.Marlowe to CAR 27 for no gain (J.Wilcox)
  • Field Goal10 plays, 48 yards, 5:48
    CAR13DAL3

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 27

      (9:14 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to CAR 38 for 11 yards (J.Wilcox)

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 38

      (8:41 - 2nd) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to G.Olsen to CAR 44 for 6 yards (R.McClain)

    • 2nd and 4 at CAR 44

      (8:02 - 2nd) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to D.Funchess to DAL 41 for 15 yards (B.Jones). Pass complete sideline

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 41

      (7:28 - 2nd) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Cotchery to DAL 39 for 2 yards (J.Wilcox; B.Carr)

    • 2nd and 8 at DAL 39

      (7:05 - 2nd) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Stewart pushed ob at DAL 32 for 7 yards (D.Lawrence; R.McClain). DAL-D.Lawrence was injured during the play. His return is Questionable

    • 3rd and 1 at DAL 32

      (6:45 - 2nd) (Shotgun) M.Tolbert up the middle to DAL 29 for 3 yards (K.Wilber)

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 29

      (6:05 - 2nd) J.Stewart left end to DAL 31 for -2 yards (J.Crawford, J.Mincey)

    • 2nd and 12 at DAL 31

      (5:21 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Cotchery pushed ob at DAL 17 for 14 yards (T.Patmon). PENALTY on CAR-T.Ginn, Illegal Shift, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 31 - No Play

    • 2nd and 17 at DAL 36

      (4:59 - 2nd) C.Newton scrambles up the middle to DAL 30 for 6 yards (R.Gregory)

    • 3rd and 11 at DAL 30

      (4:12 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to DAL 25 for 5 yards (T.Patmon). Injury update: Dallas's Church has a calf injury; return is questionable

    • 4th and 6 at DAL 25

      (3:27 - 2nd) Graham Gano 43 Yd Field Goal
  • Interception Touchdown2 plays, -3 yards, 0:51
    CAR20DAL3
    • (3:27 - 2nd) G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback. Ball was kicked out of the end zone.

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 20

      (3:27 - 2nd) D.McFadden up the middle to DAL 17 for -3 yards (A.Klein)

    • 2nd and 13 at DAL 17

      (2:36 - 2nd) Luke Kuechly 32 Yrd Interception Return G.Gano extra point is Good.
  • Interception1 play, 0 yards, 0:13
    CAR20DAL3
    • (2:36 - 2nd) G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback. Ball was kicked out of the end zone.

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 20

      (2:36 - 2nd) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass deep middle intended for J.Witten INTERCEPTED by L.Kuechly at DAL 46. L.Kuechly to DAL 29 for 17 yards (T.Williams)
  • Field Goal9 plays, 22 yards, 2:23
    CAR23DAL3

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 29

      (2:19 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Stewart pushed ob at DAL 22 for 7 yards (T.Patmon)
    • (2:00 - 2nd) Two-Minute Warning

    • 2nd and 3 at DAL 22

      (2:00 - 2nd) (Shotgun) J.Stewart left guard to DAL 17 for 5 yards (S.Lee)

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 17

      (1:16 - 2nd) J.Stewart left guard to DAL 14 for 3 yards (S.Lee; K.Wilber)

    • 2nd and 7 at DAL 14

      (0:29 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to G.Olsen. Ball thrown out of the back of the end zone

    • 3rd and 7 at DAL 14

      (0:24 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Cotchery to DAL 2 for 12 yards (R.McClain). Pass complete on a "curl" route
    • (0:16 - 2nd) Timeout #1 by CAR at 00:16.

    • 1st and Goal at DAL 2

      (0:16 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to G.Olsen (B.Jones)

    • 2nd and Goal at DAL 2

      (0:12 - 2nd) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to E.Dickson (S.Lee)
    • (0:07 - 2nd) Timeout #2 by DAL at 00:07.

    • 3rd and Goal at DAL 2

      (0:07 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to D.Funchess (B.Jones)

    • 4th and Goal at DAL 2

      (0:03 - 2nd) (Field Goal formation) PENALTY on CAR-C.Scott, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 2 - No Play

    • 4th and Goal at DAL 7

      (0:00 - 2nd) Graham Gano 25 Yd Field Goal
  • Punt6 plays, -18 yards, 3:38
    CAR23DAL3
    • (15:00 - 3rd) D.Bailey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback. Ball was kicked out of the end zone.

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 20

      (14:59 - 3rd) J.Stewart left guard to CAR 26 for 6 yards (R.McClain; S.Lee)

    • 2nd and 4 at CAR 26

      (14:34 - 3rd) J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 29 for 3 yards (T.Crawford, R.Gregory)

    • 3rd and 1 at CAR 29

      (13:52 - 3rd) C.Newton up the middle to CAR 32 for 3 yards (T.Crawford)

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 32

      (13:15 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to T.Ginn. PENALTY on CAR-T.Turner, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 32 - No Play

    • 1st and 20 at CAR 22

      (13:08 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep left to D.Funchess. Pass thrown on a "Go" route; Carr closest defender

    • 2nd and 20 at CAR 22

      (13:02 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 17, and recovers at CAR 20. C.Newton to CAR 20 for no gain (J.Mincey)

    • 3rd and 22 at CAR 20

      (12:17 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at CAR 2 for -18 yards (T.Crawford)

    • 4th and 40 at CAR 2

      (11:35 - 3rd) (Punt formation) B.Nortman punts 58 yards to DAL 40, Center-J.Jansen. L.Whitehead to DAL 48 for 8 yards (T.Williams)
  • Field Goal6 plays, 22 yards, 3:35
    CAR23DAL6

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 48

      (11:22 - 3rd) D.McFadden right tackle to DAL 45 for -3 yards (K.Short)

    • 2nd and 13 at DAL 45

      (10:42 - 3rd) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass short middle to D.Bryant to CAR 35 for 20 yards (C.Jones). Pass complete on a "slant" pattern

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 35

      (10:01 - 3rd) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass short middle to D.Bryant to CAR 29 for 6 yards (J.Norman) [T.Davis]. pass complete on a "slant" pattern

    • 2nd and 4 at CAR 29

      (9:19 - 3rd) D.McFadden right end to CAR 28 for 1 yard (L.Kuechly; R.Harper)

    • 3rd and 3 at CAR 28

      (8:30 - 3rd) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass short left to G.Escobar to CAR 30 for -2 yards (C.Jones)

    • 4th and 5 at CAR 30

      (7:47 - 3rd) Dan Bailey 48 Yd Field Goal
  • Touchdown14 plays, 80 yards, 7:29
    CAR30DAL6
    • (7:47 - 3rd) D.Bailey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 20

      (7:47 - 3rd) (Shotgun) J.Stewart right tackle to CAR 27 for 7 yards (N.Hayden, S.Lee). DAL-N.Hayden was injured during the play. His return is Questionable

    • 2nd and 3 at CAR 27

      (7:37 - 3rd) (Shotgun) J.Stewart right guard to CAR 35 for 8 yards (R.Gregory)

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 35

      (6:58 - 3rd) J.Stewart right end pushed ob at CAR 41 for 6 yards (S.Lee)

    • 2nd and 4 at CAR 41

      (6:30 - 3rd) (Shotgun) M.Tolbert up the middle to CAR 46 for 5 yards (S.Lee)

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 46

      (5:49 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton right end to CAR 44 for -2 yards (R.McClain)

    • 2nd and 12 at CAR 44

      (5:04 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Stewart to CAR 39 for -5 yards (R.McClain)

    • 3rd and 17 at CAR 39

      (4:20 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass deep right to J.Cotchery to DAL 37 for 24 yards (J.Heath)

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 37

      (3:34 - 3rd) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to M.Tolbert

    • 2nd and 10 at DAL 37

      (3:29 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton right tackle to DAL 30 for 7 yards (T.Crawford)

    • 3rd and 3 at DAL 30

      (2:42 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to J.Cotchery. Pass incomplete on a "drag" route; Patmon closest defender

    • 4th and 3 at DAL 30

      (2:36 - 3rd) (Field Goal formation) G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-J.Jansen, Holder-B.Nortman. PENALTY on DAL-B.Jones, Leaping, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 30 - No Play

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 15

      (2:31 - 3rd) J.Stewart left guard to DAL 10 for 5 yards (S.Lee; B.Church)

    • 2nd and 5 at DAL 10

      (2:01 - 3rd) J.Stewart right end to DAL 15 for -5 yards (R.McClain; D.Lawrence)

    • 3rd and 10 at DAL 15

      (1:15 - 3rd) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Cotchery to DAL 4 for 11 yards (J.Wilcox, B.Carr)
    • (0:25 - 3rd) Timeout #1 by CAR at 00:25.

    • 1st and Goal at DAL 4

      (0:18 - 3rd) Cam Newton 4 Yard Rush G.Gano extra point is Good.
  • Punt3 plays, -3 yards, 1:05
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    • (0:18 - 3rd) G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback. Ball was kicked out of the end zone.

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 20

      (0:18 - 3rd) (Shotgun) T.Romo pass incomplete short right to D.McFadden. Screen pass

    • 2nd and 10 at DAL 20

      (0:13 - 3rd) (Shotgun) T.Romo sacked at DAL 10 for -10 yards (T.Davis). DAL-T.Romo was injured during the play. His return is Questionable
    • END QUARTER 3

    • 3rd and 20 at DAL 10

      (15:00 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short middle to D.McFadden to DAL 17 for 7 yards (M.Addison)

    • 4th and 13 at DAL 17

      (14:20 - 4th) (Punt formation) C.Jones punts 41 yards to CAR 42, Center-L.Ladouceur, out of bounds
  • Field Goal6 plays, 26 yards, 3:50
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    • 1st and 10 at CAR 42

      (14:13 - 4th) J.Stewart right guard to CAR 43 for 1 yard (R.McClain; S.Lee)

    • 2nd and 9 at CAR 43

      (13:36 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Stewart left tackle to CAR 46 for 3 yards (S.Lee). PENALTY on CAR-T.Turner, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 43 - No Play

    • 2nd and 19 at CAR 33

      (13:11 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass deep left to G.Olsen to DAL 36 for 31 yards (B.Carr). Pass complete on a "seam" route

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 36

      (12:34 - 4th) J.Stewart right guard to DAL 34 for 2 yards (R.McClain)

    • 2nd and 8 at DAL 34

      (11:55 - 4th) (Shotgun) J.Stewart left guard to DAL 34 for no gain (N.Hayden). Injury update: Tony Romo has an injured left clavicle and will not return to the game

    • 3rd and 8 at DAL 34

      (11:10 - 4th) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to G.Olsen to DAL 32 for 2 yards (B.Church)

    • 4th and 6 at DAL 32

      (10:23 - 4th) Graham Gano 50 Yd Field Goal
  • Touchdown16 plays, 80 yards, 6:00
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    • (10:23 - 4th) G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback. Ball was kicked out of the end zone.

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 20

      (10:23 - 4th) (Shotgun) PENALTY on DAL-D.Free, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 20 - No Play

    • 1st and 15 at DAL 15

      (10:23 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short right to T.Williams to DAL 21 for 6 yards (B.Benwikere)

    • 2nd and 9 at DAL 21

      (9:57 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Cassel scrambles up the middle to DAL 26 for 5 yards (T.Davis)

    • 3rd and 4 at DAL 26

      (9:25 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short right to T.Williams to DAL 39 for 13 yards (B.Benwikere)

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 39

      (8:59 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Cassel pass incomplete short right to T.Williams. Pass incomplete on a "slant" pattern

    • 2nd and 10 at DAL 39

      (8:52 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short right to D.McFadden to DAL 42 for 3 yards (L.Kuechly; T.Davis)

    • 3rd and 7 at DAL 42

      (8:26 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short right to J.Witten to CAR 44 for 14 yards (T.Davis)

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 44

      (7:55 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Cassel pass incomplete [C.Jones]

    • 2nd and 10 at CAR 44

      (7:45 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short right to T.Williams to CAR 35 for 9 yards (T.Davis)

    • 3rd and 1 at CAR 35

      (7:20 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.McFadden right guard to CAR 27 for 8 yards (R.Harper, L.Kuechly)
    • (6:46 - 4th) Timeout #2 by CAR at 06:46.

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 27

      (6:46 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass incomplete deep left to D.Bryant. Pass incomplete left corner of the end zone 2 yards deep

    • 2nd and 10 at CAR 27

      (6:39 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short left to C.Beasley to CAR 23 for 4 yards (C.Jones)

    • 3rd and 6 at CAR 23

      (6:05 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short middle to C.Beasley to CAR 15 for 8 yards (K.Coleman)

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 15

      (5:32 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short middle to J.Witten to CAR 9 for 6 yards (L.Kuechly)
    • (5:04 - 4th) Timeout #3 by CAR at 05:04.

    • 2nd and 4 at CAR 9

      (5:04 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel scrambles left tackle to CAR 5 for 4 yards (K.Love, L.Kuechly)

    • 1st and Goal at CAR 5

      (4:32 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Cassel pass incomplete short right to D.Bryant. PENALTY on CAR-J.Norman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 3 yards, enforced at CAR 5

    • 1st and Goal at CAR 2

      (4:23 - 4th) Cole Beasley Pass From Matt Cassel for 2 Yrds (Matt Cassel Pass to Darren McFadden for Two-Point Conversion).
  • Blocked FG7 plays, 11 yards, 2:35
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    • (4:23 - 4th) D.Bailey kicks onside 9 yards from DAL 35 to DAL 44. T.Davis to DAL 41 for 3 yards (D.McCray). PENALTY on DAL-T.Patmon, Offside on Free Kick, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 41.

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 36

      (4:21 - 4th) J.Stewart left tackle to DAL 31 for 5 yards (J.Wilcox)
    • (4:13 - 4th) Timeout #1 by DAL at 04:17.

    • 2nd and 5 at DAL 31

      (4:13 - 4th) J.Stewart left end to DAL 27 for 4 yards (J.Wilcox)
    • (4:12 - 4th) Timeout #2 by DAL at 04:12.

    • 3rd and 1 at DAL 27

      (4:12 - 4th) C.Newton up the middle to DAL 25 for 2 yards (N.Hayden)
    • (4:09 - 4th) Timeout #3 by DAL at 04:09.

    • 1st and 10 at DAL 25

      (4:09 - 4th) M.Tolbert left end to DAL 21 for 4 yards (S.Lee)

    • 2nd and 6 at DAL 21

      (3:23 - 4th) J.Stewart left tackle to DAL 24 for -3 yards (R.McClain)

    • 3rd and 9 at DAL 24

      (3:23 - 4th) (Shotgun) PENALTY on CAR-C.Newton, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 24 - No Play

    • 3rd and 14 at DAL 29

      (2:35 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Tolbert right guard to DAL 25 for 4 yards (N.Hayden; D.Irving)
    • (2:00 - 4th) Two-Minute Warning

    • 4th and 10 at DAL 25

      (2:00 - 4th) (Field Goal formation) G.Gano 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (T.Crawford), Center-J.Jansen, Holder-B.Nortman, RECOVERED by DAL-S.Lee at DAL 20. S.Lee to CAR 45 for 35 yards (D.Edwards)
  • Downs6 plays, 1 yard, 1:17
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    • 1st and 10 at CAR 45

      (1:47 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short right to J.Witten to CAR 41 for 4 yards (C.Jones; A.Klein)

    • 2nd and 6 at CAR 41

      (1:24 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short left to R.Smith to CAR 35 for 6 yards (A.Klein)

    • 1st and 10 at CAR 35

      (1:24 - 4th) M.Cassel spiked the ball to stop the clock

    • 2nd and 10 at CAR 35

      (1:08 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass incomplete deep right to C.Beasley. Pass incomplete right corner of the end zone on a "GO" route

    • 3rd and 10 at CAR 35

      (1:02 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel scrambles left end to CAR 34 for 1 yard (K.Ealy). PENALTY on DAL-L.Collins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 35 - No Play

    • 3rd and 20 at CAR 45

      (0:55 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel sacked at DAL 45 for -10 yards (K.Ealy). CAR-M.Addison was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Carolina charged with an excess timeout

    • 4th and 30 at DAL 45

      (0:37 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass short middle to T.Williams to CAR 44 for 11 yards (A.Klein)
  • End of Game1 play, -1 yard, 0:31
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    • 1st and 10 at CAR 45

      (0:31 - 4th) C.Newton kneels to CAR 44 for -1 yards
    • END GAME