Dallas Cowboys face Seattle Seahawks in preseason opener

The Dallas Cowboys are set to face the Seattle Seahawks in their first preseason game of 2026 this Saturday night. The Seahawks enter the matchup as favorites with a 2.5-point spread.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has indicated that most starters are not expected to play in the contest. A primary focus of the game will be the competition for the backup quarterback position between Joe Milton and Sam Howell. The participation of rookie defensive back Caleb Downs remains undecided.

Analysts suggest that certain projected starters, such as wide receiver Ryan Flournoy and linebacker Dee Winters, could benefit from preseason repetitions to solidify their roles or evaluate competition from newly acquired veterans.