Christie will pay his own way to Sunday's Cowboys game

Gov. Chris Christie will be attending Sunday's Dallas Cowboys game — and paying for it on his own dime.

A spokesman for the potential presidential contender confirmed the governor will attend this weekend's playoff game between his beloved Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers.

Gov. Christie hugs Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after the Cowboys' playoff win last week. (YouTube)

Spokesman Michael Drewniak said Christie will pay his own way to keep any "silliness" out of it.

Christie's Cowboys fandom has sparked outrage from Eagles, Jets and Giants fans in New Jersey as well as ethical question because Cowboys owner Jerry Jones paid for Christie's recent tickets and travel.

The Cowboys co-own a company that has a contract with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Christie and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker have been trading barbs on social media about the game.