It wasn't pretty and Romo was hit hard several times, but the Cowboys managed a win.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) during the first half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. Special/Brandon Wade
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) trips up Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) after he intercepted a pass during the first half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. Special/Brandon Wade
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) is unable to catch a pass in the end zone as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) defends during the first half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. Special/Brandon Wade
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears (96) celebrates stopping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the third yard line during the first half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. Special/Brandon Wade
Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) forces Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) to fumble the ball during the first half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. Special/Brandon Wade
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) reaches for a bad snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. Special/Brandon Wade
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Adrian Clayborn (94) and defensive end Michael Bennett (71) sack Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) as the ball comes loose during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. Romo was ruled down on the play. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano, right, reacts after referee Robert Dalton overturns a Dallas Cowboys fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins (21) celebrates blocking a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano argues a call during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Kevin Ogletree (85) during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Dallas Cowboys running back Phillip Tanner (34) and linebacker Dan Connor (52) celebrate preventing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from gaining any yardage on a punt return during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jason Hatcher (97) tries to block Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman's (5) pass during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Sean Lissemore (95) and defensive end Jason Hatcher (97) try to recover Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman's (5) fumble during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Mason Foster (59) brings down Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) on a 44-yard punt return during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Roy Miller (90) brings down Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) during the second half of an NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
Dallas Cowboys inside linebacker Bruce Carter (54) is helped up by teammates inside linebacker Sean Lee (50) and defensive back Danny McCray (40) after hitting loosing his helmet on a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Cowboys won 16-10. Special/Brandon Wade
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