Tony Romo and his 9 fingers returned to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 14-10 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday night.

“We had to have this one,” Romo said.

“It was the most important game we’ve played all year. I thought it was a show-me game and I told the guys that we have to go out and prove ourselves.”

The Cowboys knew if they wanted any chance at making the playoffs as a wildcard team, they would have to win this game.

The win gives them a season split with the Redskins in the tuff NFC East division and a half game lead over the Eagles. The Giants are way ahead of everyone else in the East with a 9-1 overall record.

If Romo can stay healthy the Cowboys still have a chance at making some playoff noise but there is very little room for error.