Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Cowboys force fumble and Demarcus Lawrence recovers for a touchdown

The Cowboys' defense made a statement on the first possession against the Rams. Defensive end Dorrance Armstrong sacked Matthew Stafford, forcing a fumble, which defensive end Demarcus Lawrence scooped up and ran for a 19-yard touchdown. This is their first defensive touchdown of the season.

They have to something to prove to those who doubt the legitimacy of their 3-1 start. Plus, it was great to validate head coach Mike McCarthy's recent claim that the  team is "nobody's underdog." 

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