Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Dallas Cowboys overcame an early deficit Saturday, scoring 17 unanswered points to secure a 17-7 victory against the Seattle Seahawks. Their defense notably held Seattle scoreless after the opening quarter, while the offense steadily built a lead.

Seattle initially seized momentum in the first quarter when Drew Lock connected with Montorie Foster Jr. for a 5-yard touchdown pass, putting the Seahawks ahead 7-0. The Cowboys responded in the second quarter, first with a 29-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey. They then took the lead on a 39-yard pass from Sam Howell to Camden Brown. Dallas extended their advantage in the third quarter when Joe Milton III found Brown for a 2-yard touchdown pass, pushing the score to 17-7.

The game truly swung in the second quarter, a pivotal period where the Cowboys amassed 10 points. This offensive surge not only erased Seattle's initial lead but established Dallas's rhythm for the remainder of the contest. Following their first-quarter touchdown, Seattle's offense struggled to find answers, failing to put any more points on the board. The Cowboys' defense notably stifled any further threats, allowing their team to build a comfortable margin.

Ultimately, Dallas's resilience and defensive dominance after the opening frame proved to be the difference, as they effectively shut down their opponent for three quarters. The Cowboys now stand at 2-1 on the season, while the Seahawks fall to 0-2-1.