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We are at day 5 of our 99 day countdown until the regular season. Here is your daily fact associated with number 5.

Tony Romo was full of surprises when he was on the field. One such surprise happened during the team’s Week 5 competition against the Houston Texans in 2014.

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Whenever faced with pressure from a defender, the Cowboys quarterback, Romo, consistently executed a signature maneuver to avoid being sacked: the Romo spin. Throughout his career, Romo successfully performed numerous spins, but the most notable instance occurred in 2014 when he deftly escaped J.J. Watt’s hold to deliver a 43-yard touchdown pass.

It appeared that Romo was on the verge of being overwhelmed by Watt, as the Texans’ defensive end stealthily approached him from behind during this Week 5 matchup. The crowd in the stadium held their breath in suspense, witnessing Watt glide past the offensive line and charge directly toward Romo’s blindside.

Rather than being pummeled, Romo evaded the sack and successfully connected with Terrance Williams on an impressive 43-yard pass that resulted in a touchdown. This pivotal touchdown was significant as it provided the Cowboys with a 10-7 lead in the third quarter of a game they ultimately triumphed in, winning 20-17 in overtime. The Cowboys concluded their 2014 season with a commendable 12-4 record, and secured their second playoff victory since 1997. Although the Cowboys appeared to possess a roster capable of getting a Super Bowl title that year, that outcome remains unknowable due to controversial officiating in the Divisional Round against Green Bay.

In a recent discussion, both Romo and Watt reflected on the play, sharing laughter over its magnitude and the remarkable nature of the touchdown.