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Cowboys Stun Seahawks 17-7 in Season Opener at Lumen Field

Camden Brown’s two touchdowns powered the Dallas Cowboys to a 17-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, giving the visitors a 1-0 start to the season.

Zane Pennington

August 16, 20262 min read

Stadium Opener - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Stadium Opener - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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August 16, 2026

Seahawks Start Slow in Home Loss

The Seattle Seahawks fell short on Sunday, losing 17-7 to the visiting Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field. The home team managed only seven points in the contest, falling to a 0-1 record after their season opener. Attendance at the venue reached 68,474 as the teams looked to set the tone for the upcoming campaign.

The Seahawks’ offense struggled to sustain drives against the Dallas defense, resulting in a narrow window of scoring that was never enough to overcome the visitors' efficiency.

Brown Drives Dallas Offense

Camden Brown was the decisive factor for Dallas, catching three passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns. His first score came in the second quarter on a 39-yard reception from Sam Howell, extending the Cowboys' lead to 10-7. Brown added his second touchdown in the third quarter on a short two-yard catch from Joe Milton III, pushing the lead to 17-7.

Milton III completed 12 of 15 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown, providing a steady aerial attack. Malik Davis contributed on the ground with seven carries for 39 yards. Brandon Aubrey added a 29-yard field goal in the second quarter, which was the only other scoring play for Dallas.

Seattle’s Limited Output

The Seahawks’ only score came in the first quarter. Montorie Foster Jr. caught a five-yard pass from Drew Lock for a touchdown, giving Seattle an early 7-0 lead. Foster Jr. finished the game with five receptions for 36 yards and that one score.

Drew Lock completed nine of 13 passes for 40 yards and one touchdown. George Holani led the Seahawks in rushing with 12 carries for 42 yards. Despite the early lead, Seattle was unable to score in the final three quarters, finishing with zero points in the second, third, and fourth periods.

The Cowboys outscored Seattle 17-0 after the first quarter, securing the win.

Season Outlook

The Cowboys improve to 1-0, while the Seahawks drop to 0-1. The result highlights the importance of sustained offensive production, as Dallas capitalized on its scoring opportunities while Seattle’s offense stalled after the opening drive. Both teams will look to build on their respective performances as the season progresses.

The Cowboys' ability to score in three different quarters proved to be the difference in this matchup at Lumen Field.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401873279

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Zane Pennington

Zane Pennington covers Aubrey high school and area college sports.

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