The third preseason diversion is commonly when every group's standard season starters play the most minutes in any preseason amusement. It's viewed as a dress practice for the main week of the consistent season. The Seahawks are falling off a 18-11 misfortune to Minnesota in their second preseason diversion. The Seahawks offense has battled in the initial two diversions, and the main group offense has not scored any focuses.
On Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks will host the Dallas Cowboys in the third preseason game for both teams. Here's what you need to know about the game: What: Cowboys (1-1) at Seahawks (1-1) When: Thursday, 10 p.m. (EDT) Where: CenturyLink Field; Seattle, Wash. All time: Cowboys, 10-6 Last meeting: Seahawks, 13-12 (Nov. 1, 2015) Line: Seahawks -5.5 (per Vegas Insider) Over/under: 44 (per Vegas Insider) TV: NFL Network Live stream: NFL Game Pass (subscription required) More to know: Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and many of the Cowboys' starters are slated to play for most of the first half, according to the Dallas Morning News. Running back Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas' first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, is expected to make his preseason debut after missing the first two games with a right hamstring strain. Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott is likely to play most of the second half. Prescott, the Cowboys' fourth-round pick, has posted a perfect 158.3 passer rating in his first two preseason games. "My mindset is to come in each and every day and just do the best that I can during the week," Prescott said via the Dallas Morning News. "And then come in on game day and just unleash and try to have fun. I don't think 'easy' is the right word. It's just the work I'm putting in throughout the week I've got great veterans and coaches who are putting me in great position to have success. I'm thankful for that.
Running back C.J. Prosise and offensive lineman J'Marcus Webb are both expected to make their preseason debuts for the Seahawks Thursday night.
After two preseason games where the starters have had strong showings on both sides of the ball, the important third preseason game for the Dallas Cowboys- known as “the dress rehearsal” game, is only a couple of days away. Typically, the third preseason game is where the starters get the most playing time of the preseason and gives a solid gauge for what the team will look like to begin the regular season. Injuries throughout the roster will limit or omit a handful of key players which is quite normal, but facing a team like the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday evening will provide fans with a great opportunity to see if this highly touted offense will measure up to expectations; as well as giving fans a chance to see if the starting defense can continue to force turnovers as they have in the first two preseason games. Unfortunately, the Dez Bryant show will not be available for our viewing pleasure due to a concussion that occurred during practice on Monday morning at The Star. Here is a list of players and situations to watch for while you enjoy the game. 1. The first live game action for Ezekiel Elliott. This is very significant for the team and for fans, as “Zeke” has been hindered by a sore hamstring for the past three weeks and has yet to step on a game field yet for the Dallas Cowboys. Expectations are high and if he can meet or exceed them against a run-stuffing defense like the Seahawks, it will rival the excitement and buzz that is surrounding backup quarterback Dak Prescott. 2. Brice Butler’s chance to shine in starting lineup. With Dez out on Thursday, Brice Butler will likely be the man taking his place with the starters in the first half. If Butler can make plays against the dominant Seattle secondary known as “the Legion of Boom”, it will go a long way in boosting the confidence of the coaching staff to give him extended playing time in the regular season. 3. Dallas defense vs Russell Wilson. Wilson is by far the best quarterback that the starting defense is going to see this preseason and he is also the most mobile passer they will face which can cause a lot of problems with containment and coverage. 4. Lockett vs Whitehead- a battle of dangerous returners. Both Tyler Lockett and Lucky Whitehead have the explosive ability to change a game with a single big return. If either one can flip field position or even take a return to the house, it could go a long way in determining the game’s outcome. 5. Will Dak get any first team reps? Normally, your starting quarterback gets all of the first team reps in the third preseason game. That being said- rookie quarterback Dak Prescott has been auditioning for the number two quarterback spot behind Tony Romo and thus far has soared above the expectations of all spectators.