The Dallas Cowboys improved to 2-1 with a 16-10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a day in which Tony Romo was beat up while being sacked four times.

The Cowboys had a -1.1 deficit in The Trench Counter, as they were -1 in turnover differential and -36 in penalty yard differential. The Cowboys had a +13 advantage in Total Rushes/Completions.

Romo went 25-for-39 for 283 yards and an interception, connecting with Miles Austin five times for 107 yards.

DeMarco Murray rushed 18 times for 38 yards and a touchdown.

Dan Bailey kicked three field goals to give the Cowboys all the points they would need in a game that featured teams unable to sustain drives.

Josh Freeman was just 10-for-28 for 110 yards with a touchdown and an interception.