Seahawks, Raiders Tie 23-23 in Preseason Opener Featuring Rookies

In the preseason opener between the Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks, the Seahawks showcased a dominant running game, rushing for 170 yards on 32 carries and balancing it with 208 passing yards. Rookie Grey Zabel started at left guard for Seattle and contributed to an effective offensive line performance, helping keep the quarterback mostly protected. The Raiders, under new head coach Pete Carroll, struggled early but saw promise from rookie quarterback Cam Miller, who completed 6 of 7 passes including a 41-yard touchdown. Former UNLV star Ricky White III made his Seahawks preseason debut, demonstrating potential despite limited playing time. The game ended in a 23-23 tie after a last-second blocked 55-yard field goal by Seahawks rookie Jalan Gaines, reflecting a tightly contested matchup. Both teams showed areas for improvement but also individual bright spots, with Seattle emphasizing a strong running attack and Las Vegas highlighting rookie talent at quarterback.