BRANDON — Kicker Brandon Aubrey converted his lone field-goal attempt from 29 yards and made both extra-point tries as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 in Saturday’s preseason game, producing a clean, efficient night in his first game action since signing a lucrative contract extension.
Perfect from the kicking game
Aubrey’s short night included a single field-goal attempt and two successful point-after conversions. The outing came after he agreed to what has been reported as a $28-million extension that made him the NFL’s highest-paid kicker this off-season.
"signature perfect night"
The performance underlined the long-range reputation that has defined Aubrey’s career. Over the last two regular seasons he has been attempted on a combined 34 field goals from 50 yards or more, a volume that has made him a trusted figure on long-distance attempts.
Preseason context and roster notes
The victory over Seattle was a low-scoring affair that saw several established and fringe players receive limited work. Other notable items from the game and surrounding reporting included:
- Receiver Smith caught two passes on five targets for 28 yards and also rushed once for nine yards.
- Running back Blue carried eight times for 19 yards, had two receptions for 15 yards and returned one kickoff for 23 yards.
- Valdes-Scantling did not bring in his only target and will undergo an MRI for a knee issue, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
- Several players were out of uniform or not expected to play, including Flournoy, Ferguson and Prescott, per reports from Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
- Coach Schottenheimer said that rookies or backups Mafah and Jaydon Blue will both receive significant work in preseason as they battle for the primary backup role behind Javonte Williams.
Those notes highlight the dual purpose of preseason matchups: to give regulars needed evaluation reps and to let backups and hopefuls stake a claim for roster spots.
Why Aubrey’s outing matters
For fantasy players and roster decision-makers alike, Aubrey’s combination of distance and accuracy is significant. The kicker’s capacity to attempt and make long field goals has informed his market value and his role on the team — factors that were reflected in his contract and by his showing against Seattle.
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Field-goal attempts | 1 (29 yards) |
| Extra-point attempts | 2 (2 made) |
| Game score | Cowboys 17, Seahawks 7 |
| Contract reported | $28 million |
While preseason statistics do not always predict regular-season outcomes, a flawless night for a newly extended kicker can add momentum and confidence heading into training camp and final roster decisions. Aubrey’s track record of long attempts — 34 from 50-plus yards across the previous two regular seasons — keeps expectations high among coaches and fans.
The Cowboys will continue to distribute playing time across their roster in the remaining preseason slate, with attention on skill-position battles and the health of players who missed the Seattle game or were limited. For Aubrey, the brief but perfect performance was a tidy first step after a headline-making contract.
