The Dallas Cowboys survived a club record-tying five interceptions from quarterback Tony Romo – and got a 53-yard field goal from rookie kicker Nick Folk as time expired, in 25-24 win over Buffalo Monday. Buffalo (1-4) forced six turnovers, including two which were returned for touchdowns to help the Bills gain the lead throughout the National Football League game.

But Dallas (5-0) benefited from some opportunistic plays in their favour during the last half of the fourth quarter.

“He (Folk) got me out of the doghouse,” Romo said. “I played pretty poorly.” Trailing, 24-16, with 3:45 remaining, Romo directed a 12-play, 80-yard drive that ended with a four-yard TD pass to Patrick Crayton with 24 seconds remaining.

The ensuing two-point conversion failed when Romo’s pass attempt towards receiver Terrell Owens was broken up in the end zone by cornerback Jabari Greer.

The Cowboys lined up for an onside kick and were able to recover on the next play, due in large part to the efforts of backup tight end Tony Curtis, who inadvertently knocked the ball ahead after it had travelled 10 yards.

Curtis eventually was able to cover the ball at the Dallas 41.

After a booth review of the recovery, Romo hit Crayton and running back Marion Barber III to move the team into field goal range.

Folk, whose previous career high was from 47 yards out, converted the 53-yard attempt to seemingly end the game.

However, just before the kick, Bills coach Dick Jauron called a timeout to ice Folk.

The strategy did not save Buffalo, as the rookie from Arizona nailed his second attempt, sending the Cowboys sideline into joyous celebration.

“I just told myself to do it again,” Folk said. “I had to do it twice.”

The comeback victory overshadowed what was a dreadful game for Romo, who tied Troy Aikman’s club record for most interceptions in a single game.