No 0-2 start as Murray runs for 169 yards, Cowboys bounce back by beating Titans 26-10

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) and wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) celebrate on the sideline after they connected on a 3-yard touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) (The Associated Press)

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) gets past Tennessee Titans safety Michael Griffin in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) (The Associated Press)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – DeMarco Murray ran for 169 yards and a touchdown, Dan Bailey kicked four field goals, and the Dallas Cowboys routed the Tennessee Titans 26-10 Sunday.

The loss spoiled Tennessee first-year coach Ken Whisenhunt's home debut.

The Cowboys haven't started 0-2 since 2010 when Wade Phillips was fired midway through the season and Jason Garrett was promoted to head coach.

Dallas scored the first 16 points of the game in the first half.

Even the beleaguered Dallas defense got into the act, coming up with two sacks and two interceptions.

Tony Romo easily shook off his three interceptions in the season-opening loss to San Francisco. With Murray running so well, Romo was 19 of 29 for 176 yards and a TD.

The Titans (1-1) struggled in all areas after winning their opener at Kansas City and missed on their first 2-0 start since 2008.

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