A Beaten Tony Romo Collapses in Shower

Jim Johnson's defense brought the heat on Sunday and Tony Romo was the unhappy recipient of the Eagles' swarming blitzes and constant pressure. According to the Dallas News blog, Romo's back was causing him so much pain following the game that he collapsed in the shower and needed two people to help him down a single step.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Correll Buckhalter (L) breaks a tackle from the Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones during the third quarter of NFL football game action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania December 28, 2008. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES)

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Cornerback Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Roy E. Williams #11 of the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 44-6 to advance into the playoffs. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Asante Samuel;Roy E. Williams

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Running back Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball during the game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 44-6 to advance into the playoffs. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian Westbrook

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys throws a pass while getting hit by defensive end Trent Cole #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 44-6 to advance into the playoffs. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tony Romo;Trent Cole

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 44-6 to advance into the playoffs. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Terrell Owens

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Linebacker Stewart Bradley #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles wide receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 44-6 to advance into the playoffs. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stewart Bradley;Terrell Owens

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Tight end Brent Celek #87 and running back Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate Celek's touchdown during the game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 44-6 to advance into the playoffs. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brent Celek;Brian Westbrook

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Andy Reid of the Philadelphia Eagles breaks down the team in the locker room after the game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 44-6 to advance into the playoffs. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andy Reid

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Kicker David Akers #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates a field goal at the end of the first half during the game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 44-6 to advance into the playoffs. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Akers

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Defensive end Trent Cole #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates during the game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 44-6 to advance into the playoffs. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Trent Cole

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As discussed ealier, Tony Romo once again came up very small in a big game. The Cowboys QB was often viewed as a savior for America's Team, but after failing to get Dallas into the playoffs once again, all is not well in Big D.

When asked how he deals with all of these tough defeats, Romo responded, "I wake up tomorrow and I keep living."

Albeit with a painfully sore back and vacation plans.

Romo's loud-mouthed receiver, Terrell Owens, called the game an "old-fashioned butt whipping." It's safe to say his quarterback would agree.