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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams was the target of a season-high eight passes from quarterback Tony Romo in Sunday's win at Philadelphia. Williams said the volume of passes thrown his way should not be seen as a response to last week's expressions of frustration with his performance.
``I never said anything about opportunity,'' Williams said. ``I always said I had enough opportunities.
``I knew what I said. I knew how everybody took it. But I knew how me and Romo took it, and how this team took it. It wasn't a big deal to us. We put that to rest.''
Williams ended with five receptions, his most in 18 games with the Cowboys, for 75 yards and three first downs. Romo said Philadlephia's focus on other aspects of the Cowboys' offense, primarily wide receiver Miles Austin, created chances for Williams.
``I'm happy for Roy,'' Romo said. ``He's been doing good things, and I think you got to see a little of what he's been d...
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