Our Seattle Seahawks fell to the Dallas Cowboys 17-7 in their first preseason game this past Sunday, August 16. It was a tough one, with our offense scraping together only seven points. Want to know the kicker? Those precious points came courtesy of some seriously sloppy play from a Dallas cornerback, Caelen Carson.
Caelen Carson’s Penalty Party Was Our Only Play
Look, it’s preseason. Guys are fighting for roster spots and trying to make an impression. But for Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson, this game was an absolute nightmare, a total meltdown under the lights. The refs couldn’t stop calling his number! Carson racked up two early penalties, a defensive pass interference and a face mask call, that gifted the Seahawks a whopping 34 yards. Those fouls kept our only scoring drive of the game alive, directly leading to our seven points. He wasn’t done, later adding yet another defensive holding penalty. Three flags for one player in an evaluation game is a massive red flag for *him* if he wants to make that roster. For us? It’s frustrating that our offense couldn’t move the ball without that kind of charitable help. We need our own guys creating those opportunities.
Some Dallas Rookies Still Made Plays (Ugh)
While Carson was busy tripping over his own feet, a couple of other Dallas guys actually showed up and made some noise. It’s a bummer for us when the opponent shines, but as passionate fans, we gotta acknowledge talent, even on the other team. Tight end Michael Trigg caught four of his five targets for 30 yards, even moving the chains during their two-minute drill. His blocking, a known concern, looked better than expected in this game. Then there was wide receiver Camden Brown. Nobody expected it, but Brown led the Cowboys in receiving yards and touchdowns. He snagged two spectacular touchdowns: a 39-yard bomb from quarterback Sam Howell and a two-yard, one-handed beauty from Joe Milton in the back of the end zone. Brown finished with three catches on three targets for 62 yards and those two scores. It just goes to show, even against *our* Hawks, guys are making a statement.
Next Up For Our Emerald City Squad
This was just the first preseason game, 12s, so take a deep breath. No need to panic or tear down Lumen Field just yet. But it’s clear our Hawks have some serious work to do, especially on the offensive side of the ball. We need to see our guys creating their own opportunities, dictating the pace, and not relying on the other team’s mistakes to get on the board. This is the crucial time for our coaching staff to really dig in, evaluate the roster, and figure out exactly how we can become a more self-sufficient scoring machine before the regular season grind kicks off. Every single snap from here on out is crucial. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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