The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 in the preseason opener, according to a postgame recap. Seattle opened the scoring when Drew Lock led a long drive capped by a Montorie Foster Jr. touchdown, helped by two costly Dallas penalties.
Defensive plays slowed the game. Tyrice Knight recorded seven solo tackles before halftime, and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene drew attention in the CB3 battle. The Seahawks surrendered a late first-half score to trail 10-7, and Dallas added a second-half touchdown to close the game at 17-7.
Seattle’s early offense relied on short-yardage conversions. Lock and running back George Holani combined for crucial first downs on the touchdown drive. The Seahawks did not convert another scoring chance despite favorable field position after halftime, the recap noted.
The game also served as a stage for internal competition. Drew Lock’s performance fed debate about the QB2 role opposite rookie Jalen Milroe, with Sam Darnold held out after last season’s run. Seattle’s new offensive coordinator, Brian Fleury, and defensive depth behind Devon Witherspoon drew scrutiny after Witherspoon’s record contract extension was announced earlier that day.
Television and streaming coverage for the matchup were available on NFL Network and through several national streaming services. Preseason broadcast guides listed kickoff at 6 p.m. PT and outlined pay and trial streaming options for viewers seeking the game without a cable subscription.
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The game was also an audition for Dallas depth, and preseason previews highlighted several Cowboys to monitor. Rookie safety Caleb Downs was expected to see action as coaches evaluated the 11th overall pick in live game conditions.
Edge rusher Malachi Lawrence and second-year cornerback Shavon Revel entered with momentum from camp. Revel’s reported strong practices have raised expectations that he can reclaim elite form after an injury-affected rookie season.
Undrafted linebacker Justin Barron impressed in joint practices and faces a make-or-break opportunity in the preseason. Safety Julius Wood has stood out in camp and will use the exhibition period to stake a claim for a roster spot, preseason reporting said.
The Cowboys’ backup quarterback competition also drew attention. Sam Howell and Joe Milton III were listed as contenders to become Dak Prescott’s primary understudy, a battle that will continue across the preseason schedule.
