Cowboys 17, Seahawks 7. That’s the cold, hard truth from our Seahawks’ 2026 NFL preseason Week 1 opener against Dallas, and honestly, Emerald City, we gotta talk about it. The final score hit like a gut punch, especially when you consider what the oddsmakers were saying about our squad.
When The Spread Hits Different
Remember that buzz? Heading into Week 1 of the preseason, our Seahawks were actually favored by 3 points against Dallas. Three points! That’s a decent lean, even for a preseason matchup where who plays, and for how long, is a total mystery. But then the game happened. Not only did we *not* cover that spread, Dallas didn’t just cover it, they blew past it, winning by ten points! That 17-7 final is a stark reminder that sometimes the numbers on paper just don’t match up with what goes down on the field. The over/under was 37.5 points, and naturally, with our offense sputtering, the ‘under’ hit comfortably. It’s preseason, sure, but seeing our guys lose by double digits when we were supposed to be the better team? It definitely leaves you wanting more, doesn’t it? Coach Mike Macdonald and the crew have to be looking at this tape and knowing there’s work to be done.
Preseason Puzzlers Across the League
Look, it wasn’t just our Seahawks getting weird results out there. Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason was a total roller coaster for pretty much every team. Bettors probably tore their hair out trying to predict these outcomes because, let’s be real, it’s almost impossible to accurately wager on the preseason. You’ve got teams like the Chargers, who absolutely ran away with it, beating the Texans 27-7 and covering their -1.5 spread with ease. Then you had the Broncos crushing the Falcons 27-7, a strong start for them. But for every dominant win, there was a head-scratcher. The Dolphins, favored by 3.5 points, got hammered by the Commanders 20-7. The Browns, favored by 3, lost big to the Bears, 34-10. It just goes to show you that preseason is its own beast, full of surprises and unexpected results. Almost every game saw the total points go ‘under’ the projected line, too, hinting at some defensive battles or just rusty offenses across the board.
So, yeah, it was just preseason Week 1. Nobody’s handing out trophies or playoff berths for these games. But for us here in the Emerald City, for the 12s, it’s still our Seahawks on that field. That 17-7 loss to Dallas, especially when we were supposed to be the favorites, gives us plenty to chew on. We’re gonna keep bleeding green and blue, and we’ll be here for every snap of Week 2, ready to see our team adjust, improve, and show us the grit we know they have. Let’s get it, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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