Seahawks vs. Cowboys Preseason: Dallas Offense Struggles In Loss To Seattle: Live Updates
After defeating the Minnesota Vikings 24-13 in their preseason opener, the Seattle Seahawks will seek their second consecutive win as they prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field on Saturday night.
Last week, several key veterans, including linebacker Bobby Wagner, receiver Tyler Lockett, running back Kenneth Walker III, and quarterback Geno Smith, observed their understudies participating in game action.
It's still unclear if Smith and other starters will see action, as the Seahawks and coach Pete Carroll haven't been keen on revealing their plans.
While some understudies have already been penciled into the 53-man roster, many backups, like receiver Jake Bobo, are still fighting to earn their spots on the team.
The undrafted UCLA receiver made an excellent initial impression last week in the Seahawks' preseason opener, catching three passes for 55 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown in the final seconds of the third quarter to give Seattle a 17-13 lead.
In addition to Bobo, another undrafted free agent fighting for a roster spot in Saturday night's game will be quarterback Holton Ahlers, who also made a great first impression with the Seahawks. In last week's win, Ahlers ran for 26 yards and completed all four pass attempts for 43 yards, including a 30-yard touchdown pass to receiver Matt Landers, which sealed the game for Seattle.
While Ahlers and Bobo require impressive Saturday night performances to solidify their roster spots this season, the Cowboys also have several players looking to secure their job security, including quarterback Will Grier. In Dallas' 28-23 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, he threw for 199 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. As he strives to secure the third position in the Cowboys' quarterback room behind Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush, he aims to build upon last week's loss with another strong performance.
Stay tuned for live updates of the game.
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FIRST QUARTER
The Seahawks will get the ball first after a touchback on the opening kickoff.
Quarterback Geno Smith connected with tight end Will Dissly on the opening play of the game for 9 yards and then rushed up the middle for 2 yards, picking up a first down.
Running back Zach Charbonnet had a 1-yard rush on first down, and then Smith connected with receiver Tyler Lockett on second down. However, he was able to find receiver Dareke Young on third and long, forcing a punt.
change of possession
Running back Rico Dowdle ran up the middle on first down, gaining 9 yards. He then picked up a first down with a 4-yard run on second down.
Quarterback Cooper Rush threw an incomplete pass on first down and then connected with Dowdle on second down for a gain of 3 yards.
On third down, Rush connected with receiver Jalen Tolbert for a gain of 35 yards. A pass interference penalty was called on cornerback Michael Jackson, but Dallas declined it.
Dowdle rushed for 6 yards on first down, but Rush threw an incomplete pass on second down.
Rush was sacked by defensive tackle Jarran Reed on third down, forcing a Dallas punt.
change of possession
Smith connected with Charbonnet for one yard on first down. Dallas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was injured on the play.
Smith connected with receiver Jake Bobo on second down, gaining 26 yards.
On first down, Charbonnet ran for 29 yards.
Following a one-yard gain for a first down by running back DeeJay Dallas on the first down, Smith connected with receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 3-yard pass on second down
Smith was sacked by defensive end Sam Williams on third down.
FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Seattle kicker Jason Myers nails a 57-yarder giving Seattle an early lead.
Seahawks 3, Cowboys 0
change of possession
Rush connected with receiver KaVontae Turpin for a six-yard gain on first down, and then threw an incomplete pass on second down.
Rush connected with Tolbert for a 15-yard gain on third down.
Running back Malik Davis rushed for 6 yards on second and short, giving the Cowboys a first down.
After two consecutive rushes by Davis, where he gained a total of six yards, Rush couldn't connect with Tolbert on third down.
On fourth down, Rush connected with receiver Jalen Brooks for a gain of eight yards, moving the chains.
END OF FIRST QUARTER
START OF SECOND QUARTER
Dowdle started the second quarter with a four-yard run on first down.
Rush threw an incomplete pass to Tolbert on second down.
On third down, Rush connected with Turpin for a gain of 10 yards, extending the Cowboys' drive.
Dowdle got two straight carries, gaining five yards.
Tolbert picked up the first down with a five-yard catch.
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS: Rush connects with Dowdle for a 6-yard touchdown, giving the Cowboys the lead.
Cowboys 7, Seahawks 3
change of possession
Quarterback Drew Lock connects with Smith-Njigba on first down for seven yards.
After Lock couldn't connect with Bobo on third down, Dallas was called for a taunting penalty, extending the drive for Seattle.
On second down, Lock connected with Smith-Njigba for a 48-yard catch
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Dallas runs up the middle for a one-yard touchdown, giving Seattle the lead.
Seahawks 10, Dallas 7
change of possession
On second and long, Davis picked up a first down with a 15-yard run.
Dallas moved the chains on first down with an 11-yard pass from quarterback Will Grier to Tolbert.
On third and long, Grier isn't able to connect with receiver John Stephens Jr., forcing a Dallas punt.
change of possession
On second down, Lock finds tight end Noah Fant for a pickup of 21 yards.
On first down, Lock found receiver Cody Thompson for a gain of 32 yards.
Lock threw an incomplete pass to Young on first down, but a roughing the passer call was made after the play.
On second down, Lock connected with tight end Tyler Mabry for a gain of 11 yards.
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Running back SaRodorick Thompson Jr. rushes for a one-yard touchdown, extending Seattle's lead.
Seahawks 17, Cowboys 7
change of possession
The Cowboys went three and out, forcing Cowboys punter Bryan Anger to give the Seahawks the ball back.
change of possession
Quarterback Holten Ahlers opened the Seahawks' drive with a six-yard run.
Ahlers picked up a first down on third down with a 7-yard run.
On third and long, Ahlers couldn't pick up a first down with his legs, forcing Seattle to punt.
change of possession
HALFTIME
THIRD QUARTER
After a 27-yard Grier pass and a 10-yard pass by the signal caller, he found tight end Sean McKeon for a 10-yard catch.
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS: Running back Deuce Vaughn runs in for a 14-yard touchdown
Seahawks 17, Cowboys 14
change of possession
On second down, Ahlers found Bobo for a gain of 15 yards.
Thompson ran up the middle on second down for a gain of 20 yards; however, it was called back by an offensive penalty on Seattle.
Ahlers isn't able to connect with Young on third and long, forcing Seattle's punting unit to come on the field.
change of possession
Seattle's defense forced a three-and-out.
change of possession
Ahlers found receiver Tyjon Lindsay for a gain of eight yards on first down.
On fourth and short, Ahlers attempted to run for a first down but was stopped by the Cowboys' defense
change of possession
Grier finds receiver Dennis Houston on third and long for a gain of 22 yards.
After a seven-yard scramble by Grier on first down, Vaughn picked up a first down with a four-yard run.
Grier connected with receiver Dontario Drummond for a gain of 15 yards, moving the chains.
END OF THIRD QUARTER
START OF FOURTH
Grier is intercepted by Seattle cornerback Tre Brown giving the Seahawks the ball back.
change of possession
On second down, Ahlers is able to move the chains with an eight-yard run.
On second down, Ahlers connects with Lindsey for a gain of 15 yards.
Thompson runs up the middle for again of 29 yards, picking up a first down.
On third and short, Ahlers can't complete his pass attempt.
FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Myers nails a 36-yarder to extend Seattle's lead.
Seahawks 20, Cowboys 14
change of possession
Linebacker Derick Hall sacked Dallas on third down to force a Cowboys punt.
SAFETY SEAHAWKS: Seattle receiver John Hall blocks Dallas punter Bryan Anger's punt to extend the Seahawks' lead.
SEAHAWKS 22, COWBOYS 14
change of possession
Ahlers ran up the middle for 17 yards on third down, extending the Seahawks' drive.
Ahlers finds Lindsey for a gain of 13 yards.
Myers misses a 43-yard field goal
change of possession
On third and short, Grier throws an incomplete pass
Grier is sacked on fourth down
change of possession
FINAL: Seattle 22, Dallas 22
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