OWENS SMILING AGAIN

Shawn Clarke, NFL Contributing Editor
The Sports Network

When Terrell Owens is having fun and not criticizing teammates or coaches, the rest of the NFL better beware. A focused T.O. will burn you.

Owens certainly appears to be catching fire following Sunday's win at Carolina. He didn't score a touchdown, but caught passes and made plays to set up scores for the team. The wideout also passed Michael Irvin and Charlie Joiner (750 receptions) for 19th place on the NFL's all-time reception list, and now has 703 for his career. Owens also has 37 catches for 482 yards and five touchdown receptions this season, all team highs, and burned a talent- laden Carolina secondary for 107 yards.

Owens is quiet for now, or at least until Romo throws a few picks and turns his attention away from the loud-mouthed wide receiver, who is satisfied so far with the new signal-caller.

"He proved that he can play on a national spotlight," Owens said of Romo. "He had a great week of practice. This is why the coaches put him back there. We just have to go out there and make plays for him."