Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl

The Dallas Cowboys received a hint of good news regarding the status of Tony Romo’s ribs when a CT scan on Monday revealed only one fracture, according to sources.

The team was unable to get a clean X-ray during Sunday’s game at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park, which required the CT scan to rule out a second fracture. On Monday, Romo said the pain level was the same as it was during the game.

He suffered the injury when 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks hit him on a 25-yard completion to tight end Jason Witten on the game’s third play. Romo managed to get through the first half but missed all but 37 seconds of the third quarter as the medical staff waited for pain-killing medicine to take effect.

Romo returned and led the Cowboys to the comeback win by completing 12-of-15 passes for 201 yards in the fourth quarter and overtime. He connected with Jesse Holley on a 77-yard completion in overtime to set up Dan Bailey’s game-winning field goal.

Romo will receive extra treatment throughout the week but said after the game he would be able to play next Monday against the Washington Redskins since he was able to finish the game Sunday. He could wear extra protection for his ribs.

Running back Felix Jones suffered a dislocated shoulder on Sunday but was able to continue to play with a harness. He should be available to play against the Redskins. Center Phil Costa (knee) and Witten (ribs) also checked out OK.

According to sources, wide receiver Miles Austin is not expected to play against the Redskins after aggravating a hamstring injury he suffered during training camp. While it is possible he could play Oct. 2 against Detroit, the more likely return date is Oct. 16 at New England after the bye week.

Written by: Todd Archer and Ed Werder cover the Cowboys for ESPNDallas.com & FULL STORY HERE