Cowboys show resilience against Seahawks in preseason opener

The Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in a preseason matchup on August 16, 2026. After a slow start that saw the Seahawks take a 7-0 lead, the Cowboys rebounded, shutting out Seattle for the remainder of the game. Backup quarterbacks Sam Howell and Joe Milton both demonstrated strong performances, with Howell leading in third-down conversions and Milton maintaining a perfect record on third down. Their efforts were vital as the Cowboys aim to build momentum moving forward. Both quarterbacks are competing for the backup role as they prepare for their next match against the Arizona Cardinals.

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