IRVING, Texas – Tony Romo expects to play in Sunday night’s showdown with the Giants for the NFC East title.

The Cowboys’ quarterback was limited in practice Wednesday because of his still-swollen bruised right hand, though he did throw several passes.

On a conference call with the New York media, Romo said the swelling was subsiding more each day and that he expects to play against the Giants. He doesn’t anticipate wearing a glove in the game.

“Today was good. I was able to do some things with the ball that we weren’t sure about, so it was a good start to the week,” Romo said. “We are going to keep working on it and get all the treatment and stuff. We should be good to go for this weekend.”

His coach was more reserved about Romo’s likely availability. Jason Garrett said it was still early and that the Cowboys were hoping to get Romo “some more work (today), and he’ll get himself ready to play in the game.” The coach said the biggest issue was to get the swelling down.

The winner of Sunday night’s regular-season finale, a matchup of 8-7 teams, clinches the NFC East title and a home playoff game in the wild-card round the following weekend. The season is over for the loser.

Tight end Jason Witten and receiver Laurent Robinson said the passes Romo threw in practice Wednesday were good. Witten is one of the quarterback’s best friends.

“Tony did good. I thought he was throwing the ball well. I couldn’t tell any difference,” Witten said. “You’d probably have to ask him about the details, but I thought from the receiving end of it, he was as good as he always is. Anyone who knows what he is about, knows he’s going to play” Sunday.

Romo got hurt on the opening series Saturday against Philadelphia when he banged his throwing hand against the helmet of a defender while following through on a pass. He never returned to the game.