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Camden Brown's Dual Touchdowns Power Cowboys Past Seahawks 17-7

Camden Brown caught two touchdowns for the Dallas Cowboys in a 17-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Joe Milton III led the offense, while Drew Lock struggled for Seattle.

Marlene Keller

August 16, 20262 min read

victory celebration - illustration, Jake Team LLC
victory celebration - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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August 16, 2026

Brown Leads Dallas to Early Season Win

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The victory improved the Cowboys to a 1-0 record, while the Seahawks fell to 0-1. The game drew an attendance of 68,474 fans. Camden Brown was the standout performer for Dallas, catching two touchdown passes to secure the win.

Seahawks Strike First, Cowboys Respond

Seattle opened the scoring in the first quarter. Drew Lock connected with Montorie Foster Jr. on a five-yard pass, giving the home team a 7-0 lead. The kick by Jason Myers was good. The Cowboys did not score in the first quarter, leaving them behind on the board at the break.

In the second quarter, Dallas began its rally. Brandon Aubrey kicked a 29-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 7-3. Later in the period, Sam Howell found Camden Brown on a 39-yard touchdown pass, with Aubrey’s kick making it 10-7 in favor of Dallas. The Seahawks failed to score in the second quarter, allowing the visitors to take the lead into the halftime break.

Decisive Third Quarter Performance

The third quarter proved decisive for Dallas. Joe Milton III completed a two-yard touchdown pass to Camden Brown, extending the lead to 17-7. Auburn’s extra point kick was successful. The Seahawks were held scoreless in the third quarter, and Dallas did not add any further points. The final quarter saw no scoring from either team, preserving the 17-7 margin.

Statistical Breakdown

Joe Milton III led the Cowboys with 12 completions on 15 attempts for 107 yards and one touchdown. Camden Brown hauled in three receptions for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Malik Davis rushed for 39 yards on seven carries.

For Seattle, Drew Lock completed nine of 13 passes for 40 yards and one touchdown. George Holani carried the ball 12 times for 42 yards. Montorie Foster Jr. caught five passes for 36 yards and one touchdown.

The Cowboys’ defensive pressure and efficient offense proved too much for the Seahawks to overcome.

Sources

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

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Marlene Keller

Marlene Keller covers Melissa high school and area college sports.

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