A Decisive Third Quarter
The Dallas Cowboys secured a 17-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle. The game featured a strong offensive performance from the visitors, who capitalized on key plays to build a lead they would never relinquish. Attendance at the venue reached 68,474 fans, creating a loud backdrop for the season-opening clash.
The Cowboys improved their record to 1-0, while the Seahawks dropped to 0-1. The decisive factor was Dallas’s ability to strike back in the second half after the hosts took an early lead.
Scoring Sequence
Seattle struck first in the opening period. Drew Lock connected with Montorie Foster Jr. on a five-yard pass, giving the home team a 7-0 lead. Jason Myers successfully kicked the extra point to seal the touchdown.
The Cowboys responded in the second quarter with a 29-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey, narrowing the deficit to 7-3. Shortly after, Sam Howell found Camden Brown on a 39-yard pass. Aubrey added the extra point, putting Dallas ahead 10-7 at the halftime break.
In the third quarter, Joe Milton III connected with Brown again, this time on a two-yard pass. Aubrey’s kick made the score 17-7. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter, allowing the Cowboys to hold on for the win.
