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Brown's Two Scores Lead Cowboys Past Seahawks 17-7

Camden Brown caught two touchdown passes as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 at Lumen Field on Sunday.

Mateo Teague

August 16, 20262 min read

Football Victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Football Victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Dallas Cowboys17
Seattle Seahawks7

August 16, 2026

Decisive Passing Performance

The Dallas Cowboys secured their first win of the preseason with a 17-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, driven by a highly efficient passing attack and two critical scores from Camden Brown. Playing as the visiting team at Lumen Field in front of 68,474 spectators, Dallas controlled the second half to overcome an early deficit.

Brown was the standout performer on offense, hauling in three receptions for 62 yards and both of his team's touchdowns. His first catch came in the second quarter, a 39-yard connection from quarterback Sam Howell that gave the Cowboys their first lead. He added a two-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter from Joe Milton III, extending the margin to 17-7.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Seattle struck first in the opening period. Drew Lock completed nine of 13 passes for 40 yards and one touchdown, finding Montorie Foster Jr. for a five-yard score early in the game. The Seahawks held a 7-0 lead after the first quarter.

Dallas responded in the second quarter with field goal kicker Brandon Aubrey drilling a 29-yard kick to cut the deficit to 3-7. Shortly after, Howell connected with Brown for the go-ahead touchdown, putting Dallas up 10-7 at halftime.

The third quarter saw the Cowboys pull away definitively. Joe Milton III entered the game and threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Brown, making it 17-7. The fourth quarter remained scoreless, preserving the seven-point victory for the visitors.

Statistical Highlights

While the Cowboys' passing game was the story, Seattle's ground attack showed some promise. George Holani carried the ball 12 times for 42 yards for the Seahawks. Foster Jr. led all receivers with five catches for 36 yards and a touchdown.

For Dallas, Joe Milton III completed 12 of 15 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown. Malik Davis provided support on the ground, rushing seven times for 39 yards. The Cowboys' defense held Seattle without scoring after the opening quarter, limiting the Seahawks to just seven total points.

Final Records

The loss drops the Seattle Seahawks to an 0-1 record in preseason play. The Dallas Cowboys improve to 1-0 with this win. Both teams continue their preparation for the regular season as they head into their next scheduled games.

Sources

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

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Mateo Teague

Mateo Teague covers The Colony high school and area college sports.

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