by FOXSports.com

Speaking on his weekly radio show on KLLI-FM, Owens said he never had a conversation with Romo about his role in the offense after the 26-24 loss to the Cowboys' division rival.

In addition, Owens said his postgame comments about needing to be involved more were uttered in the heat of the moment after the game.

"It's a matter of being frustrated with the loss," Owens said according to the Star-Telegram in Fort Worth. "It had nothing to do with the offense."

Owens caught only two passes in six quarters before making seven receptions for 71 yards against the Redskins on Sunday. Critics reacting to Owens' frustration pointed out that the Cowboys threw in his direction 18 times against Washington.

Owens said the numbers were misleading.

"That is not to say nothing about Tony Romo," Owens said. "I am not going to be able to catch every ball thrown my way. Every pass was not a valid catchable pass."

Owens repeated his desire to be a big part of the offense.

"All I have said is I need more opportunities to help this team win," he said. "It's me being confident in who I am. It's not going to be the last time you hear me say I need the ball."

He also responded in force to criticism from ESPN studio analysts Tom Jackson, Keyshawn Johnson and Cris Carter.

"He is the ultimate underachiever on that panel," Owens said of Johnson. "I am the reason he is in the booth. Everybody is aware when I was brought to Dallas he was the one they let go to get me here."