Football is a game of inches. If you need proof then just go ask Dez Bryant and the Dallas Cowboys, who came within a hand length of shocking their NFC East rivals with a comeback win.
For a brief moment, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo seemed to have redeemed himself for the four interceptions he threw (three in the first half) with a 37-yard touchdown heave to Dez Bryant. The mercurial receiver leapt and caught the ball in the back of the end zone, appearing to give Dallas a 30-29 lead with 10 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. But that lead disappeared after the officials reviewed the play and ruled that part of Bryant's hand landed out of bounds.
Replays revealed Bryant's finger tips on his right hand touching out of bounds before he landed with possession of the ball. The referees revoked the touchdown.
The Cowboys were trailing 29-24 in the final minute as Romo led the offense down to the Giants' 37-yard line. On 2nd and 6, Bryant used a double move to fake out the Giants' secondary and give Romo an open target in the end zone. Romo launched a pass to the back of the end zone and the former Oklahoma State star caught the ball as he rose up between two New York defenders. The referees called the play a touchdown on the field.
But every NFL scoring play must be reviewed. After the reversal, the Cowboys were unable to get back into the end zone as the Giants held on to win 29-24. New York also stays undefeated at Cowboys Stadium.
But was the reversal of Bryant's touchdown the right call? Scroll down for a closer look.
Peyton Manning
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts as he runs off the field after the Broncos defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-14 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 28: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants celebrates his interception for a touchdown with Antrel Rolle #26 against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Washington Redskins v Pittsburgh Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Leonard Pope #45 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown in front of Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins on October 28, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v St Louis Rams
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots pushes down Janoris Jenkins #21 of the St. Louis Rams during the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v St Louis Rams
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Head coach Jeff Fisher of the St. Louis Rams looks on from the sideline during the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St.Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
Miami Dolphins v New York Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Marlon Moore #14 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates Jason Trusnik #93, Olivier Vernon #50, and Austin Spitler #53 after a blocked punt resulted in a touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v Chicago Bears
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Chicago Bears catches the ball while being covered by Josh Norman #24 of the Carolina Panthers on October 28, 2012 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by John Gress/Getty Images)
New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 28: Corey Webster #23 of the New York Giants makes a pass interception intended for Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
San Diego Chargers v Cleveland Browns
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 28: Running back Trent Richardson #33 of the Cleveland Browns runs for a gain under pressure from cornerback Antoine Cason #20 of the San Diego Chargers during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 28, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v Chicago Bears
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears scores a touchdown against Josh Thomas #22 of the Carolina Panthers on October 28, 2012 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by John Gress/Getty Images)
San Diego Chargers v Cleveland Browns
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers passes during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 28, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) review plays during the second half of their NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)
Miami Dolphins v New York Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Defensive end Cameron Wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins tackles quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)
Miami Dolphins v New York Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Head coach Joe Philbin of the Miami Dolphins reacts after a call against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks v Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 28: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a 46 yard touchdown pass to Titus Young #16 during the second quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahwaks at Ford Field on October 28, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars v Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 28: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lambeau Field on October 28, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars v Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 28: Justin Blackmon #14 of the Jacksonville Jaguars hauls in a pass against Davon House #31 and Casey Hayward #29 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 28, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Indianapolis Colts v Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 28: Kendall Wright #13 of the Tennessee Titans makes a catch for a touchdown against Cassius Vaughn #32 of the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field on October 28, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Miami Dolphins v New York Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Cornerback Nolan Carroll #28 of the Miami Dolphins forces quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets to fumble at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)
Washington Redskins v Pittsburgh Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: on October 28, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Oakland Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 28: Punter Shane Lechler #9 of the Oakland Raiders congratulates kicker Sebastian Janikowski #11 of the Oakland Raiders after a field goal during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 28, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Washington Redskins v Pittsburgh Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Jonathan Dwyer #27 of the Pittsburgh Steelers avoids a tackle by Reed Doughty #37 of the Washington Redskins on October 28, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Miami Dolphins v New York Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Cornerback Nolan Carroll #28 of the Miami Dolphins forces quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets to fumble at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)
San Diego Chargers v Cleveland Browns
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 28: Running back Trent Richardson #33 of the Cleveland Browns salutes the fans after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 28, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Corey Webster, Dez Bryant, Michael Coe
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) makes a last-minute reception between New York Giants cornerbacks Corey Webster (23) and Michael Coe (37) for a touchdown that was nullified after review during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
New England Patriots v St Louis Rams
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Jerod Mayo #51 of the New England Patriots tackles Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams during the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
Tony Romo, Chase Blackburn
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) gets past New York Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) to score a touchdwon during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
Indianapolis Colts v Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 28: Kendall Wright #13 of the Tennessee Titans makes a catch for a touchdown against Cassius Vaughn #32 of the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field on October 28, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Peyton Manning, Drew Brees
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greets New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 34-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jacksonville Jaguars v Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 28: Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to pass the ball during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 28, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Jason Pierre-Paul
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) runs in for a touchdown after intercepting a pass from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
Atlanta Falcons v Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 28: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons reaches for the end zone for a touchdown as Nate Allen #29 of the Philadelphia Eagles attempts to grab him in the second quarter during a game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 28, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
Indianapolis Colts v Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Tennessee Titans points to a replay on the jumbotron after an offensive pass interference penalty was called in favor of the Indianaplis Colts at LP Field on October 28, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 28: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates a touchdown by Henry Hynoski #45 against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v Chicago Bears
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers fumbles at the goal line against the Chicago Bears on October 28, 2012 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
Indianapolis Colts v Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianaplis Colts rolls out to throw a pass against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on October 28, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks v Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 28: Sidney Rice #18 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a nine yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson #3 and is congratulted by teammate Charly Martin #14 during the second quarter of the game at Ford Field on October 28, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons v Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 28: Nnamdi Asomugha #24 and strong safety Nate Allen #29 of the Philadelphia Eagles look on as wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a touchdown during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 28, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Washington Redskins v Pittsburgh Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Leonard Pope #45 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a one yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins during the game on October 28, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Willis McGahee, Malcolm Jenkiins, Will Herring, Jonathan Vilma
Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) runs the ball against New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27), outside linebacker Will Herring (54) and linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Washington Redskins v Pittsburgh Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Leonard Pope #45 and Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate after a one yard touchdown pass in the first quarter during the game on October 28, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v St Louis Rams
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: The St.Louis cheerleaders perform during the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St.Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
Oakland Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 28, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons v Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles flips the ball away before being tackled by Chris Owens #21 of the Atlanta Falcons as a desperation move on the game's final play at Lincoln Financial Field on October 28, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Falcons defeated the Eagles 30-17. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 28: Bear Pascoe #86 of the New York Giants fumbles the ball under pressure from Bruce Carter #54 of the Dallas Cowboys, Dan Connor #52 of the Cowboys and Gerald Sensabaugh #43 of the Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) leaves the field following a play in the second half of their NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
Fans watch the second half of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Jason Witten, Martellus Bennett
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) and New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) leave the field after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Witten had 18 receptions for 167 yards in their 29-24 loss to the Giants. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Peyton Manning
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with teammates on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 34-14. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) celebrates his sack against Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) during the second half of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)
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