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Seahawks game score
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The gist
Seahawks lost 17-7 to Cowboys in preseason opener. Their line play struggled, raising concerns for the upcoming season.
Background
The Seattle Seahawks are in the middle of the 2026 NFL preseason. Their first game against the Dallas Cowboys resulted in a 17-7 loss, and analysis pointed to poor offensive and defensive line play as a major issue. This has raised concerns about the team's readiness for the regular season, despite being ranked highly in ESPN's future power rankings.
How it unfolded
- Aug 15, 2026Seahawks lost to the Cowboys 17-7 in their preseason opener.
- Aug 18, 2026ESPN ranked the Seahawks first in NFL 'future' power rankings with an overall score of 88.7.
- Aug 23, 2026Seahawks are scheduled to play the Tennessee Titans in their second preseason game.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- ESPN's future power rankings place Seattle first overall, but the quarterback position is ranked 16th, indicating a potential weakness.
- Caution
- Ted Zahn of Field Gulls notes that trouble in the trenches halted the Seahawks in the preseason opener, highlighting line play as a concern.