The Seattle Seahawks opened their preseason with a real gut punch on Saturday night, dropping a 17-7 game to the Dallas Cowboys. Forget the score for a second, because the real story, the one that’s gonna keep me up tonight, is Jalen Milroe getting absolutely mauled. Three sacks. Three. That’s a serious problem right out of the gate, and it means we’ve got some work to do, Emerald City.
Milroe’s Second Season Struggles (and Sparks)
This is Milroe’s second season with us, drafted in the third round back in 2025, and you want to see growth, right? He did flash that dual-threat ability we know he brings to the table, scrambling for 36 yards on just five attempts. That’s the kind of playmaking we crave! But when he dropped back to pass, it was tough sledding. He completed only five of eight passes for a measly 36 yards, and those three sacks? Man, that just kills drives and kills confidence. You can’t let your young QBs take that kind of punishment. We’re counting on him, and we need the line to protect him so he can actually get comfortable in the pocket.
Lock’s Lone Score Amidst Offensive Woes
Drew Lock came in after Milroe, and he managed to get us our only points, completing nine of 13 passes for 40 yards and that lone touchdown. It was a nice moment, seeing the ball finally hit the end zone. But let’s be real, 40 passing yards is hardly setting the world on fire, even for a preseason half. On the other side, the Cowboys’ QBs, Sam Howell and Joe Milton III, were battling for that backup spot behind Prescott, and they looked pretty solid. Milton, who actually spent 2024 on the Patriots before joining Dallas as backup in 2025, threw for 107 yards and a touchdown, even showing off some improved accuracy and that big arm. He even appeared in four games last season for them, completing 62.5 percent of his throws for 183 yards and a score. Meanwhile, our offense just never really found its rhythm, leading to that disappointing seven-point total.
What’s Next for Our Hawks?
It’s only preseason game one, so nobody’s panicking yet, but these are the early trends you gotta watch. Our Seahawks have their second preseason game coming up against the Tennessee Titans. My eyes are gonna be glued to that offensive line and how much time Milroe and Lock get in the pocket. Can we clean up those protection issues? Can we find some explosive plays? We need to see progress, not more sacks. Let’s go, 12s, we need to bring the energy and watch for some serious adjustments!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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