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NFL Game Summary - Oakland at Dallas

Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - Tony Romo threw for 225 yards and a score, while DeMarco Murray joined elite company with his career-best three-touchdown performance, as Dallas took down Oakland, 31-24.

Murray joined Emmitt Smith as the only Dallas running backs to accumulate three rushing touchdowns on this holiday, totaling 63 yards on 17 carries for the Cowboys (7-5), who moved alone into first place in the NFC East.

Romo completed 23-of-32 passes including a third-quarter TD pass to Dez Bryant, who racked up 61 yards on seven receptions. Lance Dunbar totaled 82 yards on 12 attempts before leaving the game late with a left knee sprain.

The hosts have won six of their last eight Thanksgiving contests, including the clubs' last meeting, a 24-7 triumph in 2009.

Matt McGloin finished 18-of-30 for 255 yards and an interception for the Raiders (4-8), who have lost four of their last five games.

Rashad Jennings gained just 35 yards on 17 carries, but scored two of Oakland's three touchdowns in the setback. Greg Jenkins returned a fumble 23 yards from the opening kickoff to account for the other score.

Andre Holmes led all receivers with 136 yards on seven grabs.

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