Romo, Cowboys tip Skins in OT

LANDOVER, Md. - Tony Romo went this way and that way, scrambling to find Laurent Robinson for the game-tying touchdown and Jason Witten for the go-ahead score - both in the fourth quarter.

When that wasn't enough, the Dallas quarterback used his feet again in overtime, buying enough time to spot Dez Bryant on a third and 15. The 26-yard completion set up Dan Bailey's winning field goal Sunday as the Cowboys won their third straight, topping the hard-luck Washington Redskins, 27-24.

"That's Romo. He's like a snake, man," Washington linebacker Brian Orakpo said. "When you rush him, he's slippery. He's all over the place."

Romo completed 23 of 37 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns - plus no interceptions and a 100-plus quarterback rating for the third straight week. He keeps, with no dispute, his title as the NFL's Mr. November as he improved to 18-2 with 49 TDs and 12 interceptions in the month. The Cowboys (6-4) also keep their momentum in what is shaping up to be a fascinating December duel with the New York Giants for the NFC East title.

"He makes it look easy," Witten said. "I think it starts with his ability to see it before the snap, and he has a great awareness about him and an ability to make those type of throws. He's done it for a long time."

On the heels of back-to-back double-digit wins, Romo and the Cowboys had to rally against a team that has been in the doldrums for more than a month. The Redskins (3-7) have lost six straight, the longest skid since Dan Snyder bought the team in 1999. The 1998 team started 0-7.

At least they mounted a challenge this time, proving there's always some steam in this rivalry. The Redskins sent the game to overtime on Rex Grossman's 4-yard fade pass to Donte' Stallworth with 14 seconds left in regulation and barely missed winning when Graham Gano's 52-yard field goal was barely wide right on the opening possession of the extra period.