Decisive Performance
The Dallas Cowboys secured their first win of the preseason campaign by defeating the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The victory was anchored by a standout receiving performance from Camden Brown, who caught two touchdown passes to lead the visiting offense.
Joe Milton III provided efficient quarterback play, completing 12 of 15 passes for 107 yards and one score before exiting the contest.
First Half Scoring
Seattle struck first, taking a 7-0 lead in the opening period on a five-yard touchdown pass from Drew Lock to Montorie Foster Jr., followed by a kick from Jason Myers. The Cowboys responded in the second quarter when Brandon Aubrey drilled a 29-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 7-3.
Dallas took its first lead of the game later in the half, as Sam Howell connected with Camden Brown on a 39-yard touchdown pass. Aubrey’s extra point gave Dallas a 10-7 advantage heading into halftime.
Third Quarter Extension
The Cowboys extended their lead early in the third quarter. Joe Milton III found Camden Brown again, this time on a two-yard touchdown pass. With the successful kick from Aubrey, Dallas pushed its margin to 17-7.
The Seahawks’ offense struggled to generate momentum after the opening drive, while Seattle’s running game managed 42 yards on 12 carries led by George Holani. Lock finished with 40 passing yards on 9-of-13 passing, including one interception-free touchdown.
Final Outcome
Dallas maintained its lead through the fourth quarter, closing out the contest without allowing Seattle to score further. The final tally stood at 17-7 in favor of the visitors. For Dallas, Brown finished with three receptions for 62 yards and two touchdowns.
Malik Davis contributed on the ground with 39 rushing yards on seven carries. The loss dropped Seattle to 0-1, while Dallas improved to 1-0 on the preseason slate. The game was played at Lumen Field in front of 68,474 spectators.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401873279
