Raiders and Seahawks Battle to Unique 23–23 Tie in Pete Carroll’s Seattle Return
In an odd but thrilling preseason opener, the Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks battled to a 23–23 draw—capped off by a dramatic, last-second blocked field goal by the Seahawks. The result came without overtime, as preseason rules now eliminate it.
Game Highlights & Narrative
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The game was loaded with symbolism—Pete Carroll returned to Seattle as head coach of the Raiders, reuniting with his old turf, former players, and even some nostalgic confusion:
“There were a couple times… I thought it was our guys making plays,” Carroll admitted.
Seattle jumped to a 16–3 halftime lead, spearheaded by standout performances from rookies—especially wide receiver Tory Horton, who hauled in a touchdown early.
The Raiders surged in the second half—QB Cam Miller connected on a 41-yard TD to Shedrick Jackson, then Daniel Carlson nailed a 51-yard field goal to tie it at 23.
Jordan Tulsa-based rookie linebacker Jalan Gaines blocked the subsequent 55-yard attempt as time expired, cementing the tie.
Talent Spotlight
On the Raiders side, safety Jamal Adams stood out with an elite 89.8 PFF defensive grade amid roster evaluation, while receiver Shedrick Jackson and Dylan Laube impressed on offense and
Preseason Drama with Subtext
For Seattle, the night didn’t just mean a tie—it was rookie depth showing promise under a restructured offense, starting QB Drew Lock, and a respectful farewell to their old coach.
Meanwhile, the Raiders’ second-half push was a statement that Pete Carroll’s team could rally—even in his first game back in Seattle.
Betting Implications
Even in a meaningless preseason contest, there are betting tidbits to watch:
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Blocked kick props: An unusual highlight, but a live example of how special teams can sway results—even in exhibitions.
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QB room evaluations: Miller’s performance and Lock’s turnover raise early assessments—valuable for prop and futures line observers.
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Team momentum: While strange, the final outcome shows neither side dominated fully—sharp bettors might lean futures carefully until starters take meaningful field action.
