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Cowboys claim first preseason-opening win since 2017 against Seahawks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:51 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Cowboys claim first preseason-opening win since 2017 against Seahawks

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys opened their 2026 preseason with a 17-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on August 16. This win marks the Cowboys' first preseason-opening triumph since 2017, breaking a long streak of defeats. Cowboys' defense held the Seahawks to just one touchdown after they reached the red zone four times. The offense, initially sluggish, ended the game with a total of 338 yards. The team's defensive efforts under coordinator Christian Parker showed promise for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Cowboys win 17-7, marking first preseason-opening victory since 2017.
•Defense limited Seahawks to only one touchdown despite multiple red zone trips.
•Offense accumulated 338 total yards, overcoming a slow start.
•Sam Howell started at quarterback for the first two quarters.
•Team looks to build on positive performance as season approaches.

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3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones’ Cowboys break nearly a decade-long streak in preseason opener

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The Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-7, giving Jerry Jones his first preseason-opening win since 2017 and ending a lengthy drought.
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