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Brown’s Two Touchdowns Power Cowboys Past Seahawks 17-7

Camden Brown caught two touchdown passes as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 at Lumen Field on Sunday.

Cody Esparza

August 16, 20262 min read

Football Victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Football Victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Decisive Performances

Camden Brown emerged as the primary offensive catalyst for the visiting Dallas Cowboys, securing two touchdown receptions to lead his team to a 17-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The win improved the Cowboys’ record to 1-0, while the host Seahawks dropped to 0-1 in their preseason contest held at Lumen Field on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Brown finished with three receptions for 62 yards and both of Dallas’s touchdowns. His first came in the second quarter on a 39-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell, followed by a 2-yard strike in the third period from Joe Milton III. Both scoring drives were capped by field goals from kicker Brandon Aubrey.

Game Flow

Seattle struck first, taking a 7-0 lead in the opening quarter on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Drew Lock to Montorie Foster Jr., followed by a kick from Jason Myers. The Seahawks held that advantage until the second quarter when Dallas began to chip away at the deficit.

Brandon Aubrey opened the scoring for the Cowboys with a 29-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 7-3. Shortly after, Sam Howell connected with Brown on the 39-yard touchdown pass, putting Dallas ahead 10-7 at halftime.

The second half remained scoreless until the third quarter, when Joe Milton III entered the game and led the Cowboys’ final scoring drive. His 2-yard touchdown pass to Brown extended the lead to 17-7. The Seahawks were unable to respond, as their offense stalled against the Dallas defense for the remainder of the contest.

Statistical Breakdown

Drew Lock completed 9 of 13 passes for 40 yards and one touchdown for Seattle. Montorie Foster Jr. led the receiving corps with five catches for 36 yards and a touchdown. George Holani provided ground support with 12 carries for 42 yards.

For Dallas, Sam Howell started at quarterback, completing his pass attempts efficiently before handing duties to Joe Milton III, who threw for one touchdown. Brown’s two receptions accounted for all of the Cowboys’ scoring plays. Malik Davis contributed on the ground with seven carries for 39 yards.

Final Notes

The game drew an attendance of 68,474 spectators at Lumen Field in Seattle. The result marks the first contest of the season for both franchises, with Dallas taking the early advantage in the standings.

Sources

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

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Cody Esparza

Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.

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