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Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks preseason matchup

Overview

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 in their NFL preseason opener at Lumen Field on August 15, 2026. This victory marked the Cowboys’ first preseason-opening win since 2017.

The Cowboys’ performance was highlighted by undrafted free agent wide receiver Camden Brown, who recorded three receptions for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Dallas utilized quarterbacks Joe Milton III and Sam Howell to evaluate backup options; Milton completed 12 of 15 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown. However, the team faced an early setback when running back Phil Mafah exited the game due to a chest injury.

Despite the win, head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed significant frustration regarding the team's execution, particularly within the special teams unit. He criticized a lack of communication and attention to detail, noting that the unit failed to meet standards. The Cowboys committed 13 penalties for 103 yards, including errors on coverage teams and illegal formation penalties. Schottenheimer emphasized a need to ‘get back to basics’ to address these lapses.

Regarding player health, Schottenheimer reported that while the game was physical, most players are expected to be fine following treatment. He noted that both quarterbacks functioned well despite heavy pressure from the Seahawks' defense.

Seattle, the defending Super Bowl champions, struggled with offensive execution and penalties. Head coach Mike Macdonald noted that offensive and defensive operations were “not up to par” and required improvement in communication. Following this matchup, the Cowboys are scheduled to play the Arizona Cardinals, while the Seahawks will face the Tennessee Titans.

Entities

Seattle Seahawks · Dallas Cowboys · Brian Schottenheimer · Sam Howell · Mike Macdonald

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Dallas Cowboys win preseason opener despite coaching criticism

    Despite a 17-7 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer criticized his team's poor discipline and special teams performance.

  2. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 20 sources
    Dallas Cowboys defeat Seattle Seahawks 17-7 in preseason opener

    The Dallas Cowboys beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 in their preseason opener, led by rookie Camden Brown's two-touchdown performance, while Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald criticized his team's execution.

  3. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Dallas Cowboys face Seattle Seahawks in preseason opener

    The Dallas Cowboys face the Seattle Seahawks in their 2026 NFL preseason opener, featuring a quarterback competition between Joe Milton and Sam Howell.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 7 times: see revision history