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Cowboys address special teams issues after preseason win over Seahawks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:22 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Cowboys address special teams issues after preseason win over Seahawks

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys secured a 17-7 victory against the Seattle Seahawks in their preseason opener, held in Arlington on August 18, 2026. While the defense shined by limiting the Seahawks to seven points and 156 total yards, special teams struggled significantly, prompting criticism from offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. Mistakes included a 52-yard punt return allowed and fumbled returns, leading Schottenheimer to emphasize a need for improvement and more attention to detail. As the Cowboys prepare for two additional preseason games, the focus will be on rectifying these errors before the regular season begins.

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•Cowboys win 17-7 against Seahawks in preseason opener
•Defense holds Seahawks to 156 total yards
•Special teams allowed a 52-yard punt return and had a fumble
•Brian Schottenheimer emphasizes need for improvement
•Cowboys have two more preseason games to correct mistakes

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1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Schottenheimer Slammed Cowboys for One Aspect of Preseason Win

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While the Dallas Cowboys got the result they wanted in their 17-7 preseason opener win over the Seattle Seahawks, they still have things to clean up.The Cowboys’ defense was the star of the game, holding Seattle to seven points, 156 total yards of offense, and shutting them down on both fourth downs. While the offense […] The post Brian Schottenheimer Slammed Cowboys for One Aspect of Preseason Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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