ST. LOUIS -- The first turnover of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter’s career was a big one.

Carter picked off a pass over the middle intended for running back Zac Stacy and raced 25 yards untouched for a touchdown to stretch the Cowboys’ lead to double digits with 5:58 remaining in Sunday’s 34-31 victory against the St. Louis Rams.

Blitzing cornerback Orlando Scandrick and defensive ends George Selvie and Kyle Wilber got pressure on Rams quarterback Austin Davis, forcing him to make a hurried throw. Carter made sure the Rams paid dearly for that mistake.

“I don’t think he could actually see who he was throwing to and I slide right in there and was able to make a good play,” said Carter, who also had 12 tackles and a pass deflection in the win. “It all worked out well. It felt great. I haven’t had an interception since college and that felt great.

“Even when I was on the sidelines, I still couldn’t believe it happened. It’s a great feeling.”