ARLINGTON, Texas -- Observed and heard in the locker room after the Dallas Cowboys' 42-7 win against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium on Sunday.

Built for a run: For the first time since 2009, the Cowboys are in the playoffs. They have the T-shirts and hats to prove it. But they also have a team that can do some damage in the playoffs with its style of play.

The Cowboys have a running game that controls the clock and wears down defenses. They have a passing game that is equal parts efficient and dangerous.

"I would be scared of the Cowboys," defensive end Jeremy Mincey said. "I mean the film speaks, man."

Fighting on: DeMarco Murray was held to a season low 58 yards on 22 carries, but his numbers didn't tell his story Sunday. Six days after undergoing surgery to repair a broken left hand, Murray played and inspired his teammates.

"It was incredible," quarterback Tony Romo said. "Make no mistake, that's an uncomfortable thing he had to go through tonight. [I'm] just proud of him. He's exactly what you want from a running back. Emotionally, he has the right temperament. Physically and mentally, he's there every day. He's the ultimate team guy that we have, and I just love the kid. He's a great kid. He works as hard as anybody I've been around. He deserves the success coming his way."

Rest or not? The Cowboys will have a decision to make as to whether they want to sit their starters if the season finale against the Washington Redskins will not alter their playoff standing. Romo came out early in the fourth quarter. Murray had eight carries in the second half. The backups on defense played a lot of the fourth quarter.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones wants to build on the momentum.

"I'm not a sitter, especially under these circumstances," Jones said. "I'm going to act like an amateur and play it all. I want to win every first down."