But the Cowboys (3-2) tied the score on their next possession as the Giants' defense appeared to grow more passive protecting a lead.
In the first minute of the second half, the Cowboys tied the score on James Washington's 46-yard fumble return.
In the second quarter, the Cowboys tied the game at 3-3 when Mike Vanderjagt kicked a 22-yard field goal.
The Cowboys tied the score, 53-53, sending the game into overtime on a shot by junior guard Corey Williams with 2 seconds to play.
The Cowboys tied a franchise record in 2007 with 13 wins, equaling the total from the 1992 squad.
It was via the air that the Cowboys tied the game.
The Cowboys tied the score with two touchdowns towards the end of the quarter.
After the game, the Cowboys were 7-3 and tied for second place in the NFC.
In the third quarter, the Cowboys tied the game as Romo found wide receiver Miles Austin on a 69-yard touchdown pass.
The Cowboys would tie the game with rookie kicker Nick Folk getting a 26-yard field goal.
