Jerry Jones: Playing Romo not worth the risk

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he does not want backup quarterback Tony Romo to play in next week’s season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, despite the Cowboys having the top seed in the NFC and home-field advantage. Jerry Jones: Playing Romo not worth the risk Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he does not want backup quarterback Tony Romo to play in next week’s season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, despite the Cowboys having the top seed in the NFC and home-field advantage.

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DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants calls a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Philly Triumphs: Eagles soar over Giants in 24-19 victory

Malcolm Jenkins had the second two-interception game of his eight-year career, returning one for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles snapped a five-game slide by beating the Giants 24-19 on Thursday night. The loss handed Dallas the NFC East title – and home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs.

Eagles standing in way of Giants’ clinching playoff berth

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Detroit wide receiver Anquan Boldin is tackled by New York Giants’ Janoris Jenkins , Eli Apple and Andrew Adams during the first half of Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium. The Giants won, 17-6.

Notes: Players Support Going For Two

Sunday’s game was another hard-fought battle for the Eagles, but for the fifth-straight contest, Philadelphia came up short. The Eagles ended their 2016 road schedule with a 1-7 record away from Lincoln Financial Field, though they had their chance to come away with a win with under five seconds to play.