The Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks played to an electrifying 23–23 draw in their 2025 preseason opener at Lumen Field, marking a dramatic showdown to kick off the NFL exhibition slate. The game ended with a blocked 55-yard field goal as time expired, delivering an emotional finish that left fans buzzing.
Seattle came out firing in the first half, staked to a 13–3 lead behind early scores including a 24-yard touchdown rush by George Holani and a 10-yard passing TD from Drew Lock to Tory Horton—plus a blocked extra point that kept the lead precarious.
Las Vegas gradually turned the tide in the second half. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell tied the game with a 6-yard touchdown to Dylan Laube, and rookie QB Cam Miller ignited the comeback by connecting with Shedrick Jackson for a stunning 41-yard touchdown. Daniel Carlson’s long field goals (27, 56, and a late 51-yarder) kept the Raiders within striking distance.
The tie was sealed when Seahawks linebacker Jalan Gaines heroically blocked Carlson’s 55-yard field goal attempt as time expired. The game also carried emotional weight, highlighted by Pete Carroll’s return to Seattle—this time as Raiders head coach—bringing a unique layer of drama. Marshawn Lynch, serving as a credentialed photographer, offered a nod to his dual-team legacy and added light-hearted flavor with sideline antics.
For the Raiders, a resilient second-half performance infused hope as they push toward roster decisions. Seattle, despite the draw, showcased promising rookie talent and defensive grit. While NFL preseason records don’t tally ties like this, the game’s dramatic arc and sentimental undertones gave fans a rich preview of the battles ahead.