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Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe is sacked for a loss of six yards by Giants defensive end Michael Strahan in the second quarter.

New York jumped ahead 12-0 behind the deep pass to Burress, Arrington’s safety and a field goal after a 44-yarder to Burress. Dallas made it 12-7 on a drive that featured several big plays by Terrell Owens, and a tough 1-yard TD run by Bledsoe to finish it off.

Barber’s fumble followed and the Cowboys were driving for the go-ahead score when Bledsoe threw a terrible pass aimed at Terry Glenn that Madison read the entire way and easily picked off.

Romo flashed his mobility in his first play to open the second half, rolling out to his right. But Strahan followed close enough to swat the pass high into the air and linebacker Antonio Pierce caught it at the Dallas 14. Three plays later, Manning hit Jeremy Shockey for a touchdown.

Romo’s next drive was better — and might’ve led to points — if Owens hadn’t dropped a pass on fourth-and-2 at the New York 32. T.O. was so wide open that he probably was thinking more about the run than making sure he had the catch.

Manning answered with a drive that soaked up half the quarter, ending with Jacobs’ TD run.

Romo threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Owens on the next drive, capping it with a keeper to run in the 2-point conversion. Then the Dallas defense forced a quick punt and things got interesting again.

But after moving the Cowboys to the Giants’ 30, Romo was sacked, then double-clutched an ugly short pass that was easily intercepted by lineman Fred Robbins on the next play. Jay Feely followed with a 32-yard field goal, his second of the game, and New York was up by 14 with 3:58 left.

Romo’s attempt at a Brett Favre-like scrambling rally fizzled when Dockery, a rookie playing his fourth game, caught a pass intended for Crayton and ran it all the way back, with Romo the last one he beat.

Notes: The Giants also played the second half without cornerback Frank Walker, who strained a hamstring. ... Bledsoe has two rushing TDs this season, 10 in his career. ... Before the game, Hank Williams Jr. got out of an oversized pickup truck and hollered his signature line, “Are you ready for some football?” He then went to the Dallas sideline and shook hands with Parcells, Bledsoe and Owens.

NFL game stories Quick look at Week 4 games STEELERS 23, RAVENS 20, OT: Baltimore loses first game of season REDSKINS 26, COWBOYS 24: Dallas can't contain Portis in 1st loss BEARS 24, EAGLES 20: Goal-line stand boosts Chicago JETS 56, CARDINALS 35: Favre throws career-high 6 TDs BUCS 30, PACKERS 21: Ryan's 3 FGs lift Tampa CHARGERS 28, RAIDERS 18: San Diego tops rival 10th straight time BILLS 31, RAMS 14: Buffalo 4-0 for first time since 1992 CHIEFS 33, BRONCOS 19: Johnson rushes for 198 yards for K.C. BROWNS 20, BENGALS 12: Anderson throws TD TITANS 30, VIKINGS 17: Tennessee 4-0 for first time ever PANTHERS 24, FALCONS 9: Smith honors Lucas after TD JAGUARS 30, TEXANS 27, OT: Scobey kicks game winner SAINTS 31, 49ERS 17: McAlister scores first TD of year

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