Sun Oct 5 19:30:52 2008

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Cowboys tested but keep Bengals out of win column

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Irving, TX (Sports Network) - Tony Romo threw for three touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter, to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-22 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Texas Stadium.

Romo completed 14-of-23 passes for 176 yards, while also throwing an interception, for the Cowboys (4-1), who were coming off a home defeat to the Washington Redskins. Felix Jones ran for 96 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and Jason Witten had eight receptions for 79 yards and a score.

Terrell Owens, who last week complained of not touching the ball enough, only made two catches, but had a 57-yard touchdown in the fourth that proved to be the game-winning score. He finished with 67 yards receiving.

Carson Palmer went 23-of-39 passing for 217 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for the Bengals (0-5), who are winless after five games for the first time since starting 0-7 in 2002. T.J. Houshmandzadeh caught seven passes for 85 yards, including two scores. Shayne Graham went 3-for-3 in field goal attempts.