Romo Proving to Have All the Help He Needs to Avoid Cowboys Late-Season Collapse

Critics may doubt Tony Romo can do it alone, but the Dallas Cowboys are proving he doesn't have to.

This notion was on full display on Thursday Night Football against the host Chicago Bears, as the Cowboys cruised to a 41-28 win that was actually far more lopsided for most of the game than the Bears' garbage-time points might suggest.

Sure, the Cowboys couldn't collect their ninth win of the season without a little drama—that's not their style. Yet it was a collapse halted by some of the same impressive play we've seen from the Cowboys this season, the team slamming the door in the same fashion with which it's become playoff contenders, against the collective wisdom of the football community.
Overall, Romo was pristine on 21-of-26 passing with three touchdowns and zero interceptions, but those numbers are more like game-manager stats against a team as atrocious on defense as the Bears.

This might be a quarterback league, but only talking about Romo following this contest—especially as some sort of redemption for a signal-caller who, frankly, doesn't need redemption from anything—ignores the beauty of the Cowboys' game.

This matchup was about more than just Romo.

It was about how bulletproof the Cowboys have made him with the protection they've put around their QB. I'm not just talking about the offensive line, either (though I've certainly made that case before). Over and above the offensive line's improvement in 2014, the Cowboys have surrounded Romo with absolutely everything he needs.

On one hand, that eliminates a lot of pressure from Romo and the need for him to do it all for the Cowboys.

Then again, it also eliminates any excuses anyone may have made for him in the past.

Romo is famously bad in December, with an 11-15 record prior to this year. Now, with nine wins under its belt and a playoff berth likely on the way, it's time to stop betting on this team to tailspin in the final month of the season.

Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2288335-france-should-grant-legend-thierry-henry-a-farewell-appearance