The Dallas Cowboys defeat the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 in their preseason opener. Seattle scores on an early opening drive, but the Seahawks do not add any further points after that first touchdown. Overall, the game features a Seahawks start that includes early momentum but ends with a low-scoring finish and a clear Cowboys advantage.

Both teams use the preseason to evaluate personnel and play strategies, with the result reflecting a game that is more about execution and roster assessment than standings. Yahoo Sports reports the same final score and that Seattle’s only points come via the opening drive, while Dallas capitalizes to secure the win and limit Seattle’s scoring for the remainder of the matchup.