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Quick Take: Cowboys (8-4) at Steelers (9-3)

Last meeting
In 2004, Steelers RB Jerome Bettis scored on 2-yard TD run with 30 seconds remaining to give Pittsburgh a 24-20 victory.

Streaks
The Cowboys have won three of the last four meetings and also lead the overall series 14-12.

Last week
Tony Romo thew for three touchdowns as the Cowboys stuffed the Seahawks, 34-9, on Thanksgiving Day. ... The Steelers scored 30 unanswered points in their 33-10 victory over the Patriots.

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Keep your eye on ...
A familiar face in Dallas' secondary: After serving a six-game suspension for violating the league's player conduct policy, cornerback Adam Jones was added to the Cowboys' 53-man roster Tuesday and will be eligible to play Sunday. He's been practicing with the team for more than a week, but look for Big Ben & Co. to test the rusty DB.

The NFL's sack leader:DeMarcus Ware tied a career-high with three sacks last week vs. the Seahawks but left the game in the third quarter because of a hyperextended left knee. An MRI exam revealed no significant damage and coach Wade Phillips expects Ware to participate in practice.

The goal-line punch: With Willie Parker still nursing a knee injury, Mewelde Moore has helped carry the load and has kept the running game going. But in goal-line situations, the Steelers have effectively used running back Gary Russell. He has muscled his way into the end zone in each of the last two games.

Did you know?
The Cowboys have scored at least 34 points and gained at least 400 yards in each of past two games. ... In the past three games at home, Steelers WR Hines Ward is averaging 91 receiving yards per game. ... When RB Marion Barber has at least 11 carries, the Cowboys are 26-4.