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DeMarcus Lawrence pick-six puts Cowboys in control early against Washington

ARLINGTON, Texas -- DeMarcus Lawrence is doing his best to make sure the Dallas Cowboys' defense wins its wager with the offense when it comes to turnovers and touchdowns the rest of the season.

Lawrence perfectly read the eyes of Washington Football Team quarterback Tyler Heinicke, who was looking for running back Jonathan Williams on an underneath route on third and seven, deflected the ball up in the air and came down with the interception Sunday night.

He wasn't through, stiff-arming Saahdiq Charles and tip-toeing down the sideline for a 40-yard touchdown return to give the Cowboys a 21-0 lead with 2:17 left in the opening quarter.