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Camden Brown's 62 yards power Cowboys past Seahawks 17-7

Dallas struck back in the second half to secure a 17-7 victory at Lumen Field. Camden Brown caught two touchdowns, while Joe Milton III completed 12 of 15 passes.

Brooks Avery

August 16, 20262 min read

football victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
football victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Dallas Cowboys17
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August 16, 2026

A Decisive Second-Half Surge

The Dallas Cowboys traveled to Seattle and secured a 17-7 victory over the Seahawks on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The decisive factor in the outcome was the offensive production of wide receiver Camden Brown, who accumulated 62 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The Cowboys improved their record to 1-0, while the home Seahawks fell to 0-1 in the season opener.

The game was played before a crowd of 68,474 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

Early Lead and Response

Seattle established an early lead in the first quarter. Drew Lock connected with Montorie Foster Jr. on a five-yard pass for a touchdown, followed by a successful kick from Jason Myers. This play gave the Seahawks a 7-0 advantage. The Cowboys responded in the second quarter when Brandon Aubrey kicked a 29-yard field goal, narrowing the deficit to 7-3.

Turning the Tide

The momentum shifted later in the second quarter. Sam Howell found Camden Brown on a 39-yard pass for a touchdown, with Aubrey adding the extra point to put Dallas ahead 10-7 at halftime. The Cowboys extended their lead in the third quarter.

Joe Milton III connected with Brown again on a two-yard pass for a touchdown. Aubrey’s subsequent kick made the score 17-7. Seattle was unable to score in the final two quarters, leaving the result unchanged.

Statistical Breakdown

The Cowboys' offense was efficient, with Joe Milton III completing 12 of 15 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown. Malik Davis contributed 39 rushing yards on seven carries. For Seattle, Drew Lock completed nine of 13 passes for 40 yards and one touchdown.

George Holani led the Seahawks in rushing with 42 yards on 12 carries, while Montorie Foster Jr. had five receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown. The statistical disparity in receiving yards highlighted the effectiveness of Dallas's aerial attack in securing the win.

Sources

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

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Brooks Avery

Brooks Avery covers Sherman sports, from high school teams to Austin College athletics.

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