From the very first drive of the game, the Carolina Panthers defense let it be known that it would be in control.
After a run by Darren McFadden on the first play, the Cowboys tested star cornerback Josh Norman with a deep shot down the left sideline to Dez Bryant. Norman stuck his arm between Bryant's hands and broke up the pass. On the very next play, Romo stared down Jason Witten over the middle of the field and fired away, but safety Kurt Coleman jumped the route, picked it off, and slithered through the Dallas offense for a pick-six.