The Dallas Cowboys are finally back on the field after months of offseason work. Brian Schottenheimer’s team will begin its preseason against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Both teams will use the matchup to evaluate young players and roster battles ahead of their regular season opener in September.
The Seahawks are also getting their first game action since winning the Super Bowl, although several established starters are expected to sit. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold has already been ruled out, while Dallas is expected to give extended opportunities to players competing for roster spots and backup roles.
How to Watch Seahawks vs Cowboys
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- Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- TV: NFL Network nationally
- Dallas: CBS 11
- Seattle: KING 5
- Streaming: NFL+ and participating local team platforms
For viewers outside the United States, the game is also available through NFL Game Pass on DAZN in several international markets.
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The preseason opener will be particularly important for Dallas’ quarterback competition behind Dak Prescott. Joe Milton III and Sam Howell are competing for the backup job, while rookies such as first-round pick Caleb Downs are expected to receive opportunities to make an early impression.
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Seattle has its own intriguing quarterback situation to monitor with Darnold sitting out. Jalen Milroe and Drew Lock are among the players expected to handle the quarterback duties, giving the Seahawks a chance to evaluate their depth behind their starter.
