Eye on the Hawks - 2015 Seahawks at Cowboys
Team photographer Rod Mar's eyewitness account of a successfull business trip to Dallas where the Seahawks defeated the Cowboys 13-12 to even their record to 4-4 before the bye.
![On Friday, the Seahawks were greeted by enthusiastic 12s as the team buses made their way to SeaTac Airport for the trip to Dallas.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/g6jkkihgw17rm3kcppaf.jpg)
On Friday, the Seahawks were greeted by enthusiastic 12s as the team buses made their way to SeaTac Airport for the trip to Dallas.
![Tight ends coach Pat McPherson and linebackers coach Michael Barrow are a contrast in dressing styles for the road trip.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xm61xydqbvaqzweww8sq.jpg)
Tight ends coach Pat McPherson and linebackers coach Michael Barrow are a contrast in dressing styles for the road trip.
![In celebration of Halloween, kicker Steven Hauschka wore a costume onto the plane for the trip to Dallas.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/phjnf176wnviy27zg4tr.jpg)
In celebration of Halloween, kicker Steven Hauschka wore a costume onto the plane for the trip to Dallas.
![The Seahawks arrived to a thunderstorm in Dallas, and made their way to the buses amid a heavy rain.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/oxpw6oaidmghqelhn9he.jpg)
The Seahawks arrived to a thunderstorm in Dallas, and made their way to the buses amid a heavy rain.
![On Saturday, weather conditions improved. Russell Wilson and the team held their walk-thru at the University of Texas at Arlington.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bmrokzk0ipou9uadcvwn.jpg)
On Saturday, weather conditions improved. Russell Wilson and the team held their walk-thru at the University of Texas at Arlington.
![Receivers Jermaine Kearse, Doug Baldwin and Chris Matthews chat during a break at walk thru.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/js1chzjrcicrdtxqmzdo.jpg)
Receivers Jermaine Kearse, Doug Baldwin and Chris Matthews chat during a break at walk thru.
![Head coach Pete Carroll speaks to the team and announces game captains at the end of walk thru.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bvii37zwzuqfuuj1gfhz.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll speaks to the team and announces game captains at the end of walk thru.
![Seahawks Jermaine Kearse, Kam Chancellor, Doug Baldwin, Cary Williams, Richard Sherman and equipment staffer Chad Sensibaugh leave walk thru.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/onwxxshsenhzy4yutsjm.jpg)
Seahawks Jermaine Kearse, Kam Chancellor, Doug Baldwin, Cary Williams, Richard Sherman and equipment staffer Chad Sensibaugh leave walk thru.
![The team paid a quick visit to AT&T Stadium after walk thru, and were greeted by 100's of 12s who were on the field as part of a stadium tour.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/meyfvata1ksuqdmpbvdb.jpg)
The team paid a quick visit to AT&T Stadium after walk thru, and were greeted by 100's of 12s who were on the field as part of a stadium tour.
![Kicker Steven Hauschka pauses to greet fans and sign a few autographs during the team's brief visit to the stadium on Saturday.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/obfbhpmvga0jhjzzy8hs.jpg)
Kicker Steven Hauschka pauses to greet fans and sign a few autographs during the team's brief visit to the stadium on Saturday.
![Back at the team hotel, defensive linemen Brandon Mebane and Michael Bennett stop to have a word with Hall of Fame defensive lineman and Seahawks Ring of Honor member Cortez Kennedy.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bmsv2ye7vlu09iyoqu33.jpg)
Back at the team hotel, defensive linemen Brandon Mebane and Michael Bennett stop to have a word with Hall of Fame defensive lineman and Seahawks Ring of Honor member Cortez Kennedy.
![Game day finally arrived and Earl Thomas headed to the bus flanked by K.J. Wright and Alvin Bailey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zijrrrgtwelqrsau47qf.jpg)
Game day finally arrived and Earl Thomas headed to the bus flanked by K.J. Wright and Alvin Bailey.
![In the final moments before the game, Michael Bennett addressed the team.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rgepxsjlavyhothk3bci.jpg)
In the final moments before the game, Michael Bennett addressed the team.
![The Seahawks make their way from the locker room to the field and pass underneath a brightly-lit Texas star.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/p6lyymfn1dzpsvxjzntp.jpg)
The Seahawks make their way from the locker room to the field and pass underneath a brightly-lit Texas star.
![The game began and the Seahawks offense was clicking right away. Tyler Lockett looks for running room and gained 16-yards on a screen pass on the team's opening drive which resulted in a field goal.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wzzlo99rumcunrw1l4vc.jpg)
The game began and the Seahawks offense was clicking right away. Tyler Lockett looks for running room and gained 16-yards on a screen pass on the team's opening drive which resulted in a field goal.
![Seattle's defense was stout, with linebacker K.J. Wright making the tackle on Dallas running back Darren McFadden.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/c4wjdnstcopsop1d25f4.jpg)
Seattle's defense was stout, with linebacker K.J. Wright making the tackle on Dallas running back Darren McFadden.
![K.J. Wright leaps over a fallen Darren McFadden after the Dallas running back lost the football on a pass reception. Seattle recovered but the play was overturned upon review.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/kyhxgltykot8q6anmnzy.jpg)
K.J. Wright leaps over a fallen Darren McFadden after the Dallas running back lost the football on a pass reception. Seattle recovered but the play was overturned upon review.
![Tight end Luke Willson heads toward the end zone after taking a pass over the middle for a 22-yard touchdown from Russell Wilson.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/m06hyhpvh0zn0tlawqcy.jpg)
Tight end Luke Willson heads toward the end zone after taking a pass over the middle for a 22-yard touchdown from Russell Wilson.
![Luke Willson smiles after his touchdown gave the Seahawks a 10-3 lead.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wvfepkobpc720ebcnssw.jpg)
Luke Willson smiles after his touchdown gave the Seahawks a 10-3 lead.
![The 12s were once again well-represented on the road, filling AT&T Stadium with 12 flags, Seahawks jerseys and noise.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/fu6adwiuyakheqtzyy1l.jpg)
The 12s were once again well-represented on the road, filling AT&T Stadium with 12 flags, Seahawks jerseys and noise.
![Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette gives the "L.O.B." signs as was taken off the field on a stretcher and cart after being hit while on punt coverage. Lockette would remain in Dallas after the team flew home, and underwent surgery.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wptp5koo6qlqxjervb7s.jpg)
Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette gives the "L.O.B." signs as was taken off the field on a stretcher and cart after being hit while on punt coverage. Lockette would remain in Dallas after the team flew home, and underwent surgery.
![At halftime, assistant head coach Tom Cable addresses the offense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/udwdlwx3hjbtmzjv1b3h.jpg)
At halftime, assistant head coach Tom Cable addresses the offense.
![Tom Cable and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell confer in the locker room at halftime.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xe01a94rquugwwo3nasg.jpg)
Tom Cable and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell confer in the locker room at halftime.
![Seattle's defense continued their stout play with Ahtyba Rubin stopping this run by the Cowboys Darren McFadden.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/b3o5lrj5hddgu1yrizfh.jpg)
Seattle's defense continued their stout play with Ahtyba Rubin stopping this run by the Cowboys Darren McFadden.
![Richard Sherman was matched up with Dez Bryant and only allowed the Cowboys receiver two catches all game long. Sherman knocked away this pass near the end zone.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xl86funjoeuunt0czeuu.jpg)
Richard Sherman was matched up with Dez Bryant and only allowed the Cowboys receiver two catches all game long. Sherman knocked away this pass near the end zone.
![Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman tackles Dallas' Dez Bryant for a loss after Sherman read the screen pass, took out the block of Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams and then making the play on Bryant.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/cpihpigwupcv1nvfxdtq.jpg)
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman tackles Dallas' Dez Bryant for a loss after Sherman read the screen pass, took out the block of Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams and then making the play on Bryant.
![Linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright combine to tackle Cowboys running back Darren McFadden.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lynycuohn3nflntnjdgg.jpg)
Linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright combine to tackle Cowboys running back Darren McFadden.
![Alvin Bailey, who started at left tackle, cools off thanks to a spray of water during a timeout in the fourth quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/sasfdfp5cok6ynho9jfx.jpg)
Alvin Bailey, who started at left tackle, cools off thanks to a spray of water during a timeout in the fourth quarter.
![Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka nails a 24-yard field goal to give Seattle a 13-12 lead late in the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/at3omm6ylk7vmemwrr0v.jpg)
Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka nails a 24-yard field goal to give Seattle a 13-12 lead late in the game.
![Late afternoon light streams through the huge glass windows at the end of AT&T Stadium.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vidbmzltk2pi84gyxbci.jpg)
Late afternoon light streams through the huge glass windows at the end of AT&T Stadium.
![It was up to Seattle's defense to protect the slim lead at the end of the game and they were up to the task. Bruce Irvin sacks Dallas quarterback Matt Cassel.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ufrb8xiwpntz7kt4cwp5.jpg)
It was up to Seattle's defense to protect the slim lead at the end of the game and they were up to the task. Bruce Irvin sacks Dallas quarterback Matt Cassel.
![Seattle's Cliff Irvin takes down Matt Cassel on the Cowboys' final drive.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xk4vpkrkwtlj1zjsbk27.jpg)
Seattle's Cliff Irvin takes down Matt Cassel on the Cowboys' final drive.
![Seattle's Demarcus Hobbs and Cassius Marsh celebrate as the defense protected the late lead.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/idv2g79b3ioe29dhbxdm.jpg)
Seattle's Demarcus Hobbs and Cassius Marsh celebrate as the defense protected the late lead.
![Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman knocks away Matt Cassel's final pass of the game to seal the 13-12 victory for Seattle.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/gq8lj9ktqd9vmc9uf4ww.jpg)
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman knocks away Matt Cassel's final pass of the game to seal the 13-12 victory for Seattle.
![In the happy Seahawks locker room after the game, Bruce Irvin is recognized for his sack but also for his birthday which was on Sunday as well.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/unhepmsifov9dpnwejbh.jpg)
In the happy Seahawks locker room after the game, Bruce Irvin is recognized for his sack but also for his birthday which was on Sunday as well.
![Coordinators Kris Richard (defense) and Darrell Bevell (offense) share congratulations in the victorious Seahawks locker room after the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wifcxhlmrjtkjpnefj2f.jpg)
Coordinators Kris Richard (defense) and Darrell Bevell (offense) share congratulations in the victorious Seahawks locker room after the game.